Paychex Inc (PAYX)

Paychex, Inc. is a common stock listing on NASDAQ for a company that provides human capital management solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Its services include payroll processing, payroll tax administration, employee payment services, regulatory compliance support, retirement plan administration, workforce management, benefits administration, and HR-related tools. The company also offers talent acquisition and talent management solutions, digital earned-wage access and financial wellness products, HR support services for non-payroll clients, and insurance services covering property and casualty as well as health and benefits lines. Paychex serves customers in the United States, Europe, and India, and markets its services primarily through a direct sales force. Founded in 1971, the company is headquartered in Rochester, New York.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-PAYX
$128.90
13.8% Upside
Fair
$107.79
-4.9% Downside
Fair
Good
July 28, 2026
August 28, 2026
4.76
4.1%
September 30, 2026
23.0x
10.8x
6.2x
40.975 B
43.885 B
10.2%
89.6%
3.9
90.3%
131.9%
Valuation • Fair Value

Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$128.90

Estimated upside of 13.8% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$135.07

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$54.91

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$137.67

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$60.21

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$131.24

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$107.79

Analysts imply downside of 4.9%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

6.512 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

6.862 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

3.015 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

3.24 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.67

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

3.9

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

131.9%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

September 30, 2026

Days to Earnings

71

Dividend Payment Date

August 28, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 28, 2026

Dividend Yield

4.1%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

4.76

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

90.3%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Neutral

The 1-hour technical read for Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Neutral

The monthly technical read for Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) has a Hold consensus, with 2 buy, 12 hold and 3 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 2
Hold 12
Sell 3
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$128.90
Estimated upside 13.8%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 13.8%
Analyst Target
$107.79
Implied downside 4.9%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) is $128.90. This implies an estimated upside of 13.8% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 13.8% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) is $107.79. The analyst target implies estimated downside of 4.9%.

The current financial health read for Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) is September 30, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 4.1%, upcoming dividend amount is 4.76, ex-dividend date is July 28, 2026, payment date is August 28, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) is 23.0x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Paychex Inc is 40.975 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Paychex Inc is 43.885 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Paychex Inc is NASDAQ-PAYX, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Paychex Inc (NASDAQ-PAYX) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Paychex Inc is 10.2%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Paychex Inc is 89.6%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.