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Paychex Inc. (PAYX)

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$94.76

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(0.00%)

Paychex Inc. (PAYX) Live Price Chart

Page last updated: 2026-02-12 12:55:00

Key Market Data

Market Cap	$34.01B
Open	$95.02
High	$161.24
Low	$20.31
Previous Close	$94.84
Price Change	--
Percentage Change	0.00%
Volume	599

Paychex Inc. (PAYX) Stock Price Today

Paychex Inc. (PAYX) is currently trading at $94.76 as of 2026-02-12 12:55:00, reflecting a 0.00% move ($-0.00) from the previous close.

In the short term, the stock has returned -1,408.56% over the past four weeks. Over the last 12 months, Paychex Inc. has recorded a -35.52% price change, indicating a weak performance relative to the broader market.

Paychex Inc. (PAYX) 7-Day Stock Price Changes

Over the past seven days, Paychex Inc. has traded within a short-term range shaped by market sentiment in the SERVICES-ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT sector. During this period, the stock moved from its previous closing price of $98.48 to the latest recorded price of $94.76, reflecting an intraday change of 0.00%. Daily movements highlight shifts in trading volume (599), investor positioning, and reactions to macroeconomic updates.

From a momentum standpoint, PAYX has delivered a -1,408.56% return over the past month and a -35.52% change in the last 12 months, indicating a weak trend relative to its broader sector peers.

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What is Paychex Inc. (PAYX)?

Paychex is a technology company providing human capital management solutions, enabling clients to better implement payroll, talent, time, tax, and benefits administration. It has a diverse set of product offerings addressing client needs. Aside from its traditional cloud-based payroll and HCM software offering, which accounts for close to half of total revenue, the company provides outsourcing options. Paychex's administrative service organization and professional employer organization accounts generate over 40% of sales. The balance of revenue is generated through retirement services, insurance solutions, and other products. In fiscal 2025, the company had 800,000 clients and almost 2.5 million worksite employees across its ASO and PEO.

Paychex Inc. Information

Industry	SERVICES-ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT
Employees	19,000
Sector	SERVICES-ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT
Company Website	https://www.paychex.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1.What is the current share price of Paychex Inc.?

The latest trading price for Paychex Inc. (Common Stock) is $ 94.76, compared with a previous closing price of $ 94.84. That means the stock has moved 0.00% so far today. Intraday price updates and recent trading activity for PAYX can be tracked on the live chart and quote section on this page.

2.Is Paychex Inc. stock going up or down?

Looking at recent performances, PAYX has returned -1,408.56% over the past month, -31.12% over the last six months and -35.52% over the past year. These figures capture share-price changes only, not the impact of dividends. Together they describe weak price momentum for Paychex Inc. stock, but keep in mind that past returns do not guarantee future results.

3.Where does PAYX currently sit relative to its 52-week high and low?

In the most recent 52-week period, Paychex Inc. has traded between a low of $ 94.08 and a high of $ 161.24. This 52-week range helps show where today's share price sits relative to its recent highs and lows, and is often used by investors to judge stock volatility, potential support and resistance levels, and whether PAYX is currently nearer the top or the bottom of its one-year trading band.

4.How is Paychex Inc. classified by sector and industry?

Paychex Inc. is classified in the SERVICES-ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT sector. In practice, this means Paychex Inc. is grouped with other companies that serve similar end-markets and operate under comparable competitive and regulatory conditions. For investors, knowing PAYX’s sector helps with portfolio diversification, peer comparisons, and understanding how broader trends affecting the SERVICES-ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT sector could influence Paychex Inc.’s performance.

5.Where is Paychex Inc. listed and how large is it by market value?

Paychex Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange in United States. Based on a market capitalisation of $ 34.01B, the company is classified as a Large-cap stock. Market cap gives a quick sense of Paychex Inc.'s size and importance in the equity market and is often used by investors and index providers when constructing portfolios or benchmarks.

6.What does PAYX's EPS tell investors about its profitability?

Trailing-twelve-month EPS of $ 4.45 summarises how much profit Paychex Inc. has generated per share over the last year. Rising EPS over time can signal improving profitability or effective share repurchases, while flat or declining EPS may point to slower growth or margin pressure. EPS is a key input into valuation metrics such as P/E and is often monitored closely around earnings announcements.

7.How can I track Paychex Inc.'s financial performance over time?

To follow Paychex Inc.'s financial performance, investors typically review its quarterly and annual reports, which include detailed income statements, balance sheets and cash-flow statements. Combining these filings with key market data shown on this page—such as share price trends, P/E and dividend yield—provides a more complete view of how PAYX is performing and how the market is responding.

8.When is Paychex Inc. expected to report earnings?

Paychex Inc.'s next scheduled earnings release is currently expected on -- (the date may be updated by the company). Earnings announcements often act as important catalysts for PAYX, as they provide updated information on revenue, profitability and management's outlook.

9.What usually comes out in Paychex Inc.'s earnings reports?

Paychex Inc.'s earnings reports typically include headline figures such as revenue, net income and EPS, along with commentary on segment performance, margins, cash flow and guidance for future periods. Investors compare these results with market expectations and prior periods to assess whether PAYX is meeting, beating or missing expectations.

10.How can I stay informed about Paychex Inc.'s results and guidance?

You can stay up to date on Paychex Inc. by reviewing its quarterly earnings releases, listening to or reading transcripts of earnings calls, and following company news and filings. Pairing this fundamental information with the price and return data for PAYX on this page helps you see how new information is being reflected in the stock.

11.Does Paychex Inc. pay a regular cash dividend to its shareholders?

Paychex Inc. Paying. Based on the latest information, the stock has an indicated annual cash dividend of $ 4.05 per share and a current dividend yield of 0.0427 at the recent share price. Dividends are typically paid --, although the board can change the dividend policy at any time. Income-focused investors often monitor PAYX's dividend level, payment frequency and any announcements about future dividends when assessing the stock's appeal as a dividend-paying investment.

12.What are the current dividend yield and dividend payout ratio for PAYX?

Based on the latest earnings data, PAYX has a dividend yield of 0.0427 and a dividend payout ratio of 0.9092. The dividend yield shows how much cash return an investor receives from dividends each year relative to the current share price, helping assess whether Paychex Inc. is an attractive income stock. The dividend payout ratio measures what percentage of earnings Paychex Inc. distributes to shareholders as dividends versus how much it retains to reinvest in the business, which is an important indicator of dividend sustainability and room for future dividend growth.

13.What kind of business is Paychex Inc.?

Paychex Inc. is a publicly traded company in the SERVICES-ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT industry within the SERVICES-ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT sector. It generates revenue from products and services related to this core business area, and investors can find a detailed description of its operations, strategy and geographic exposure in the company's annual report and other regulatory filings.

14.How is PAYX valued in terms of P/E ratio and EPS?

Paychex Inc. currently trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 22.28, based on trailing-twelve-month earnings per share (EPS) of $ 4.45. P/E is calculated by dividing the share price by EPS and shows how much investors are paying today for each unit of Paychex Inc.'s earnings. Comparing PAYX's P/E and EPS to those of other SERVICES-ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT companies can help investors judge whether its valuation looks rich or attractive.

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