Paychex Inc (PAYX) Stock Price & Analysis
Paychex Inc (PAYX) rose 1.37% to USD 100.28 as of June 9, 2026 at 23:36 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
PAYX last closed at USD 98.92; the session ranged USD 97.26–100.54 on volume of 3,364,444 shares. Market capitalization is $35.93B, with a 52-week range of USD 85.45–157.51 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:36 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 9, 2026 at 23:36 UTC)
| Price | USD 100.28 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.37% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 98.92 |
| Open | USD 97.96 |
| Day Range | USD 97.26 – 100.54 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 85.45 – 157.51 |
| Volume | 3,364,444 shares |
| Market Cap | $35.93B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (PAYX)
Nexqual's technical model rates PAYX "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 9, 2026 at 23:36 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 59.26 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 93.39) |
| MACD | 2 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (PAYX)
Wall Street analysts rate PAYX "Hold" based on 15 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 102.33 (range USD 90–125), per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:36 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 15 |
| Mean Target | USD 102.33 |
| High Target | USD 125 |
| Low Target | USD 90 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 14 / 4 |
Earnings (PAYX)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-06-25 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.31 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.61B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2025-05-31 | USD 1.19 vs est 1.2 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:36 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PAYX)
| Total Revenue | $3.97B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +19.90% |
| Gross Margin | +67.20% |
| Operating Margin | +44.38% |
| Profit Margin | +26.63% |
| Debt / Equity | 124.91 |
| Current Ratio | 1.15 |
| Total Cash | $1.78B |
| Total Debt | $5.01B |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:36 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PAYX)
Nexqual rates Paychex Inc's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of June 9, 2026 at 23:36 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +6% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 67%, operating 44% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $1.78B cash vs $5.01B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $1.18B |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (PAYX)
| Insider Ownership | +10.30% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +85.15% |
| Shares Outstanding | 358.29M |
| Short % of Float | +6.40% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:36 UTC.
Leadership (PAYX)
Paychex Inc is led by John B. Gibson (age 58), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:36 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | John B. Gibson (age 58) |
|---|---|
| Senior VP & CFO | Robert Lewis Schrader (age 52) |
| Senior Vice President of Paycor | Adam Brooks Ante (age 44) |
| Senior Vice President of Operations & Customer Experience | Elizabeth Roaldsen (age 53) |
| Vice President of Platform & Technology Services | Dave Wilson |
Major Backers & Investors (PAYX)
Notable institutional backers of Paychex Inc include Capital International Investors, WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND, Invesco, according to Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:36 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Capital International Investors | 8.36% |
| WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND | 4.22% |
| Invesco | 3.61% |
| Charles Schwab | 2.79% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 2.62% |
| AMERICAN FUNDS FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS | 2.44% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 17.21% |
| BlackRock | 9.1% |
| State Street | 5% |
| Geode Capital | 2.87% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:36 UTC.
From Paychex Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2025-07-11)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Paychex Flex is our proprietary HCM Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") platform for small and medium-sized businesses.
- Over 50% of our revenues are from solutions other than payroll processing.   On April 14, 2025, we completed our acquisition of Paycor HCM, Inc. ("Paycor"), a leading provider of HCM, payroll and talent software.
- Our leading-edge technology and mobile applications, combined with personalized support provided by industry professionals and our technology-enabled solution capabilities, differentiate us from our competitors.   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 clients.
- We continue to invest significantly in our proprietary, award-winning HCM platforms to maximize efficiency and functionality for our clients and their employees.
Partnerships
- Our current partnership agreement with the AICPA is in place through September 2027.
- We also utilize digital marketing to promote our solutions. 5 Table of Contents   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: June 9, 2026 at 23:36 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.