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PAYX
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Paychex, Inc.
$114.75-- (--)
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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$114.60 - $117.05
52-Week High$135.97
52-Week Low$85.45
Open$117.02
Volume2.75M
Average Volume (3M)2.49M
Market Cap41.31B
Shares Outstanding360.00M
P/E Ratio (TTM)23.47
Forward P/E22.13
Price to Sales (P/S)6.34
Price to Book (P/B)11.06
EV/EBITDA14.81
Revenue (TTM)6.51B
Net Income (TTM)1.76B
Free Cash Flow (TTM)2.32B
EPS (TTM)$4.88
Profit Margin27.03%
Operating Margin38.55%
Return on Equity (ROE)47.12%
Debt to Equity1.22
50-Day MA$117.01
200-Day MA$104.09
52-Week Change-14.63%
Annual Dividend$4.54
Dividend Yield3.96%
Payout Ratio92.97%
Last Dividend Ex-DateJul 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 $114.75. The 52-week range is $85.45–$135.97, with a day range of $114.60–$117.05.

What is the P/E ratio for PAYX?

Paychex's trailing P/E ratio is 23.5, meaning investors pay $23.5 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 3.96% annual dividend yield ($4.54 per share). The payout ratio is 93.0%. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-07-28.

What do analysts recommend for PAYX?

Based on 15 analysts, the consensus for PAYX is Hold.

What is the market cap of PAYX?

Paychex's market capitalization is $41.31B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Paychex operates in the Technology sector within the Software - Application industry.