Paychex Inc (PAYX)

NASDAQ
Currency in USD
145.44
+1.88(+1.31%)
Closed
After Hours
145.440.00(0.00%)
PAYX Scorecard
Full Analysis
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet
Earnings results expected in 11 days
Fair Value
Day's Range
143.26145.85
52 wk Range
114.72158.37
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
143.56
Open
143.36
Day's Range
143.26-145.85
52 wk Range
114.72-158.37
Volume
1.59M
Average Volume (3m)
2.05M
1-Year Change
19.63%
Book Value / Share
10.91
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Price Target
139.87
Downside
-3.83%
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Has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years
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Paychex Inc Company Profile

Paychex, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated human capital management solutions (HCM) for payroll, benefits, human resources (HR), and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, and India. It offers payroll processing services; payroll tax administration services; employee payment services; and regulatory compliance services, such as new-hire reporting and garnishment processing. The company also provides HR solutions, including integrated HCM technology solutions and HR advisory services through both virtual and on-site availability of a professionally trained HR representative, as well as HR support to non-payroll clients through its HR Partner Plus solution; and retirement services administration, such as plan implementation, ongoing compliance with government regulations, employee and employer reporting, participant and employer online access, electronic funds transfer, and other administrative services. In addition, it offers cloud-based HR administration software products for employee benefits management and administration, time and attendance, digital communication solutions, recruiting, and onboarding solutions; plan administration outsourcing and state unemployment insurance services; various business services to small to medium-sized businesses comprising payroll funding and outsourcing services, which include payroll processing, invoicing, and tax preparation; and payment processing services, financial fitness programs, and a small-business loan resource center. Further, the company provides insurance services for property and casualty coverage, such as workers’ compensation, business-owner policies, cyber security protection, and commercial auto, as well as health and benefits coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life. It markets and sells its services primarily through its direct sales force. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.

Paychex Inc SWOT Analysis


Market Resilience
Paychex demonstrates robust performance amid economic challenges, maintaining strong gross profit margins and exceeding revenue expectations
Tech-Driven Growth
Explore Paychex's strategic focus on data analytics and AI/ML, aimed at enhancing services, improving efficiency, and potentially monetizing data assets
Competitive Edge
Delve into Paychex's stronghold in PEO services and its targeted approach to the underserved down market, presenting significant expansion opportunities
Future Outlook
Analysts project improved growth trajectory for Paychex, with price targets ranging from $130 to $148, despite interest rate and macroeconomic challenges
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Paychex Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2025

  • Paychex Q1 2025 EPS of $1.14 beat $1.13 forecast; revenue of $1.3B slightly above expectations
  • Total revenue up 3% YoY; 7% growth excluding ERTC expiration and fewer processing days
  • Full-year revenue growth projected at 4-5.5%; adjusted diluted EPS growth expected at 5-7%
  • CEO highlights strategic investments in go-to-market capabilities and product suite for post-pandemic demands
  • Stock showed mixed reaction: 3.15% lower previous day, 0.83% rise in premarket trading
Last Updated: 2024-12-19, 08:40 a/m
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Compare PAYX to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
PAYX
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
30.5x−3.7x11.7x
PEG Ratio
5.41−1.030.03
Price/Book
13.3x1.3x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
9.8x0.4x1.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−2.5%40.1%26.1%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
14 Hold
3 Sell
Ratings:
18 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 139.87
(-3.83% Downside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.78
Dividend Yield
2.73%
Industry Median 0.91%
Annualized payout
3.92
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+9.62%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Dec 19, 2024
EPS / Forecast
1.14 / 1.13
Revenue / Forecast
1.32B / 1.31B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Paychex (PAYX) Stock Price Today?

The Paychex stock price today is 145.44

What Stock Exchange Does Paychex Trade On?

Paychex is listed and trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Paychex?

The stock symbol for Paychex is "PAYX."

Does Paychex Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Paychex dividend yield is 2.70%.

What Is the Paychex Market Cap?

As of today, Paychex market cap is 52.37B.

What is Paychex Earnings Per Share?

The Paychex EPS is 4.78.

What Is the Next Paychex Earnings Date?

Paychex will release its next earnings report on Mar 26, 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is PAYX a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.
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