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PAYX
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Paychex, Inc.
$101.10-- (--)
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Paychex (PAYX) Stock Price & Financial Analysis

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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics

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Day's Range$98.91 - $101.77
52-Week High$159.38
52-Week Low$85.45
Open$100.28
Volume2.66M
Average Volume (3M)3.11M
Market Cap36.05B
Shares Outstanding359.50M
P/E Ratio (TTM)22.03
Forward P/E23.72
Price to Sales (P/S)5.69
Price to Book (P/B)8.98
EV/EBITDA13.66
Revenue (TTM)6.33B
Net Income (TTM)1.64B
Free Cash Flow (TTM)2.15B
EPS (TTM)$4.53
Profit Margin25.84%
Operating Margin36.90%
Return on Equity (ROE)40.78%
Debt to Equity1.25
50-Day MA$93.21
200-Day MA$108.28
52-Week Change-38.09%
Annual Dividend$4.43
Dividend Yield4.38%
Payout Ratio97.76%
Last Dividend Ex-DateMay 13, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions About Paychex

What is the current stock price for PAYX?

As of the latest trading session, PAYX stock trades at $101.10. The 52-week range is $85.45–$159.38, with a day range of $98.91–$101.77.

What is the P/E ratio for PAYX?

Paychex's trailing P/E ratio is 22.0, meaning investors pay $22.0 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 23.7, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Paychex operates in the Technology sector.

Does PAYX pay dividends?

Yes, Paychex pays a 4.38% annual dividend yield ($4.43 per share). The payout ratio is 97.8%. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-05-13.

What do analysts recommend for PAYX?

Based on 18 analysts, the consensus for PAYX is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $NaN, representing a NaN% downside from the current price.

What is the market cap of PAYX?

Paychex's market capitalization is $36.35B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Paychex operates in the Technology sector within the Software - Application industry.