Paychex, Inc.
PAYXNASDAQTechnologySoftware - Application
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $42.09B
- P/E (TTM)
- 23.31
- Forward P/E
- 21.11
- Dividend yield
- 3.82%
- 52-week range
- $85.45$128.78
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 3.42M
Paychex (PAYX) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $116.76 - $119.47 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $128.78 |
| 52-Week Low | $85.45 |
| Open | $118.09 |
| Volume (last close) | 2.34M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 3.42M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 6.60B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 1.81B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 2.02B |
| EPS (TTM) | $5.03 |
| Profit Margin | 27.35% |
| Operating Margin | 39.19% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 48.74% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.25 |
| Annual Dividend | $4.54 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.82% |
| Payout Ratio | 90.28% |
| Next Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 42.09B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 356.60M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 23.31 |
| Forward P/E | 21.11 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 6.38 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 11.36 |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.09 |
| 50-Day MA | $114.18 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $103.37 |
| 1-Year Change | −4.76% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Paychex at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Paychex (PAYX) has a market capitalization of $42.09B. The stock trades at 23.3× trailing earnings, 21.1× forward earnings and 6.4× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $1.81B on revenue of $6.60B (a 27.4% profit margin) and generated $2.02B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 14.0% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $600.90M in cash and securities against $4.62B of debt, a net debt position of $4.02B.
Paychex pays a quarterly dividend totaling $4.54 per share a year, a 3.82% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 90% payout ratio and 15 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 4.8% over the past year. At $118.04 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $85.45 to $128.78, above its 200-day moving average of $103.37.
Based on 18 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $116.00, 1.7% below the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Paychex
What is the current stock price for PAYX?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, PAYX stock trades at $118.04. The 52-week range is $85.45–$128.78, with a day range of $116.76–$119.47.
What is the P/E ratio for PAYX?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Paychex's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 23.3, meaning investors pay $23.3 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 21.1, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Paychex operates in the Technology sector.
Does PAYX pay dividends?
Yes, Paychex pays a 3.82% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($4.54 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 90.3%. The next ex-dividend date is October 26, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for PAYX?
Based on ratings from 18 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for PAYX is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $116.00, a 1.7% downside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $118.04.
What is the market cap of PAYX?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Paychex's market capitalization is $42.09B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Paychex operates in the Technology sector within the Software - Application industry.