Paychex Inc (PAYX) Stock Price & Analysis
Paychex Inc (PAYX) rose 2.61% to USD 113.55 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
PAYX last closed at USD 110.66; the session ranged USD 110.64–114.35 on volume of 2,706,280 shares. Market capitalization is $40.39B, with a 52-week range of USD 85.45–148.11 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC)
| Price | USD 113.55 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.61% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 110.66 |
| Open | USD 111.23 |
| Day Range | USD 110.64 – 114.35 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 85.45 – 148.11 |
| Volume | 2,706,280 shares |
| Market Cap | $40.39B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (PAYX)
Nexqual's technical model rates PAYX "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 63.17 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 101.51) |
| MACD | 3.54 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (PAYX)
Wall Street analysts rate PAYX "Hold" based on 14 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 108.5 (range USD 95–140), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 14 |
| Mean Target | USD 108.5 |
| High Target | USD 140 |
| Low Target | USD 95 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 12 / 4 |
Earnings (PAYX)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-09-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.32 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.63B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | USD 1.32 vs est 1.31 ▲ beat |
| 2026-02-28 | USD 1.71 vs est 1.67 ▲ beat |
| 2025-11-30 | USD 1.26 vs est 1.23 ▲ beat |
| 2025-08-31 | USD 1.22 vs est 1.2 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PAYX)
| Total Revenue | $3.97B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +12.50% |
| Gross Margin | +67.20% |
| Operating Margin | +38.32% |
| Profit Margin | +26.63% |
| Debt / Equity | 123.97 |
| Current Ratio | 1.15 |
| Total Cash | $1.14B |
| Total Debt | $4.63B |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PAYX)
Nexqual rates Paychex Inc's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +17% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 67%, operating 38% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $1.14B cash vs $4.63B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $1.18B |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (PAYX)
| Insider Ownership | +10.36% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +87.88% |
| Shares Outstanding | 355.68M |
| Short % of Float | +6.42% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
Leadership (PAYX)
Paychex Inc is led by John B. Gibson (age 58), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | John B. Gibson (age 58) |
|---|---|
| Senior VP & CFO | Robert Lewis Schrader (age 52) |
| Senior Vice President of Operations & Customer Experience | Elizabeth Roaldsen (age 53) |
Major Backers & Investors (PAYX)
Notable institutional backers of Paychex Inc include Capital International Investors, Invesco, WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Capital International Investors | 8.42% |
| Invesco | 5.73% |
| WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND | 3.79% |
| Charles Schwab | 2.81% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 2.64% |
| AMERICAN FUNDS FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS | 2.46% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 17.33% |
| BlackRock | 9.19% |
| State Street | 5.05% |
| Geode Capital | 2.89% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC.
From Paychex Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-07-17)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Over 60% of our revenue is derived from solutions other than payroll processing.   2 Table of Contents   On April 14, 2025, we completed our acquisition of Paycor HCM, Inc. ("Paycor"), a leading provider of HCM, payroll and talent software.
- We continue to invest significantly in our proprietary technology, HCM platforms, advisory solutions and benefits to maximize value for our customers and their employees.
- Paychex Flex ® is our proprietary HCM SaaS platform for small and medium-sized businesses.
- We believe the breadth of our solutions combined with advisory support from industry professionals differentiates our offerings from those of our competitors.   6 Table of Contents   Software Maintenance and Development   The ever-changing mandates of federal, state, and local tax and regulatory agencies require us to regularly update our proprietary software to provide payroll and HCM solutions to our customers.
Partnerships
- Our current partnership agreement with the AICPA is in place through September 2027.
- We have a long-standing partnership with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA") as the preferred payroll provider for its AICPA Business Solutions ™ Program.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:44 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.