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PAYX
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Paychex, Inc.
$91.70-- (--)
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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$89.68 - $92.29
52-Week High$161.24
52-Week Low$86.89
Open$91.15
Volume4.51M
Average Volume (3M)4.51M
Market Cap33.05B
Shares Outstanding360.40M
P/E Ratio (TTM)20.53
Forward P/E22.12
Price to Sales (P/S)5.43
Price to Book (P/B)8.44
EV/EBITDA13.61
Revenue (TTM)6.03B
Net Income (TTM)1.60B
Free Cash Flow (TTM)2.00B
EPS (TTM)$4.43
Profit Margin26.45%
Operating Margin37.07%
Return on Equity (ROE)41.13%
Debt to Equity1.28
50-Day MA$95.92
200-Day MA$119.86
52-Week Change-41.19%
Annual Dividend$4.32
Dividend Yield4.75%
Payout Ratio97.57%
Last Dividend Ex-DateJan 28, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions About Paychex

What is the current stock price for PAYX?

As of the latest trading session, PAYX stock trades at $91.70. The 52-week range is $86.89–$161.24, with a day range of $89.67–$92.29.

What is the P/E ratio for PAYX?

Paychex's trailing P/E ratio is 20.5, meaning investors pay $20.5 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 22.1, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Paychex operates in the Technology sector.

Does PAYX pay dividends?

Yes, Paychex pays a 4.75% annual dividend yield ($4.32 per share). The payout ratio is 97.6%. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-01-28.

What do analysts recommend for PAYX?

Based on 9 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 $33.05B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Paychex operates in the Technology sector within the Software - Application industry.