PAYX Paychex Inc

$138.25

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Latest Earnings Insight

As Paychex approaches its earnings announcement on June 25, investors are keenly focused on the company's ability to sustain its impressive growth trajectory in the face of a dynamic economic landscape. With a market cap of over $55 billion, Paychex has consistently demonstrated resilience and adaptability, particularly in its strategic expansion of digital payroll and HR services. Analysts are projecting an EPS of $1.19, with revenue expected to reach $1.36 billion, reflecting steady demand for its comprehensive business solutions. However, the whisper number of $1.22 suggests that market sentiment is slightly more optimistic, anticipating that Paychex might outperform official estimates. This optimism is likely fueled by the company's ongoing investments in technology and customer service enhancements, positioning it well to capture additional market share. As such, stakeholders will be closely monitoring whether Paychex can exceed these expectations and continue to deliver robust financial performance.

Updated On 8/18/2025

About Paychex Inc

Paychex, Inc. is an American provider of human resource, payroll, and benefits outsourcing services for small- to medium-sized businesses.

Website: https://www.paychex.com

Sector
TRADE & SERVICES
Industry
SERVICES-ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT
Exchange
NASDAQ
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
May
CIK
723531
Address
911 PANORAMA TRAIL S, ROCHESTER, NY, US
Valuation
Market Cap
$52.19B
P/E Ratio
30.12
PEG Ratio
4.82
Price to Book
12.68
Performance
EPS
$4.81
Dividend Yield
2.71%
Profit Margin
32.00%
ROE
44.30%
Technicals
50D MA
$148.24
200D MA
$139.16
52W High
$158.37
52W Low
$112.98
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
360M
Target Price
$144.96
Beta
0.88

PAYX EPS Estimates vs Actual

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Jul 25, 2025 • Zacks Commentary SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
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Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.292
50 articles with scored sentiment

Overall Sentiment:

Bullish

PAYX Reported Earnings

Mar 26, 2025
Feb 28, 2025 (Pre market)
0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.49
  • Estimate: $1.48
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.7%
Dec 19, 2024
Nov 30, 2024 (Pre market)
0.02 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.14
  • Estimate: $1.12
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 1.8%
Oct 01, 2024
Aug 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.02 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.16
  • Estimate: $1.14
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 1.8%
Jun 26, 2024
May 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.02 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.12
  • Estimate: $1.10
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 1.8%
Apr 02, 2024
Feb 29, 2024 (Pre market)
0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.38
  • Estimate: $1.37
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.7%
Dec 21, 2023
Nov 30, 2023 (Pre market)
0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.08
  • Estimate: $1.07
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.9%
Sep 27, 2023
Aug 31, 2023 (Pre market)
0.02 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.14
  • Estimate: $1.12
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 1.8%
Jun 29, 2023
May 31, 2023 (Pre market)
0.0 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.97
  • Estimate: $0.97
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.0%
Mar 29, 2023
Feb 28, 2023 (Pre market)
0.05 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.29
  • Estimate: $1.24
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 4.0%

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