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Key stats

Market cap: $42.54B
Price / Earnings ratio: 23.4x
EPS (TTM): $5.04
Volume: Loading
52-week high: $127.98
52-week low: $85.45
Dividend yield: 4.79%
Dividend amount (latest): $1.19
EPS vs analyst estimate: +0.8%Q1 FY26 · $1.22 vs $1.21

Source: third-party data provider, as of November 7, 2026

EPS estimate: analyst consensus

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Technical indicators

RSI 14: 64.25
MACD 12/26/9: 2.01
EMA 9 of MACD: 1.06
MACD histogram: 0.95
SMA 50: $112.18; Price above SMA 50
EMA 50: $111.86; Price above EMA 50
SMA 200: $103.59; Price above SMA 200
EMA 200: $106.90; Price above EMA 200

Calculated by Gotrade from daily closing prices, as of November 5, 2026. Technical data, not a recommendation.

Analyst ratings

Analyst consensus: Hold

Based on 11 analyst ratings

Strong Sell0

Sell2

Hold9

Buy0

Strong Buy0

Third-party analyst opinion, not a recommendation from Gotrade.

Financials

Performance

Revenue

Net income

Net margin %

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

8B5B3B0

Debt & Balance Sheet

Total assets

Total liabilities

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

20B13B7B0

Revenue to Profit

2026

$6.5B

Revenue

$0.0

Cost of revenue

$4.8B

Gross profit

$0.0

Operating expenses

$1.8B

Net income

Earnings

EPS forecast

Actual EPS

$1.22

$1.21

Q1FY26

$1.24

Q2FY26

$1.67

Q3FY26

$1.33

Q4FY26

$1.33

Q1FY27

The market is expecting earnings per share of $1.33 for this quarter. The company has not yet shared when it is announcing earnings.

Source: third-party data provider

About Paychex

Paychex, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, benefits, human resources, and insurance services.

SectorIndustrials

IndustryStaffing & Employment Services

Employees17,600

CEOMr. John B. Gibson Jr.

IPO DateMar 26, 1990

HeadquartersRochester, NY

Key Executives

Name	Title	Year Born
Mr. John B. Gibson Jr.	President, CEO & Director	1967
Mr. Robert Lewis Schrader	Senior VP & CFO	1973
Mr. Ryan Norman Bergstrom	Chief Product & Technology Officer	1979
Mr. Chad Parodi	Senior VP of HR & Benefits Services	1972
Mr. Adam Brooks Ante	Senior Vice President of HCM	1981

Seasonality

Monthly price change (%)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2021											-3.2	+15.9
2022	-12.5	+0.8	+16.1	-8.7	-3.0	-6.9	+10.2	-2.6	-9.7	+3.0	+5.1	-8.2
2023	+0.0	-6.2	+3.5	-1.3	-4.7	+4.4	+12.6	-2.8	-5.8	-2.4	+12.0	-3.9
2024	+3.3	+1.3	+0.5	-2.3	+0.6	-1.3	+9.4	+3.7	+1.7	-1.0	+5.2	-3.6
2025	+6.6	+2.1	+0.6	-4.8	+7.7	-7.6	-2.1	+0.1	-6.8	-5.6	-3.0	+1.5
2026	-5.0	-8.6	-2.3	+1.9	+4.3	-4.0	+13.8	+8.2	-21.6	+11.2	+3.5

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FAQ

Buying Paychex (PAYX) stock is now easy and instant through the Gotrade app.

Download the Gotrade app from the App Store or Google Play.
Create an account and complete KYC.
Make a deposit.
Search for the code "PAYX", then tap "Trade".
Tap the "Buy" button.
Enter the amount you want to buy. You have two options:
1. Buy PAYX by number of shares.
2. Buy fractional shares in dollars, starting from $1.
Swipe up to confirm your order, and you're done!

On Gotrade, you don't have to buy a full lot. With fractional shares, you can start investing in Paychex from just $1. A small budget shouldn't stop you from building a US stock portfolio.

Yes, Paychex regularly pays dividends to shareholders. Currently, the estimated dividend yield for PAYX is around 4.79% per year. On Gotrade, cash dividends will be automatically credited to your account balance (after taxes).

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There's no single perfect answer, but common approaches include:

Compare valuation (e.g., P/E, P/S) against historical averages or competitors.
Review revenue and earnings growth.
Check margins and cash flow.
Evaluate business outlook and the company's position within its industry.

You can combine fundamental analysis with an investing strategy that matches your risk profile. All of the information above can be viewed directly in the Gotrade app.

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