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Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)
$99.81-0.09 (-0.09%)
After Hours$99.81+0.00 (+0.00%)· Last close Jun 29
Paychex, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides human capital management solutions (HCM) for payroll, employee benefits, human resources (HR), and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, and India.
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The Narrative
Paychex, Inc. in the Technology sector is trading at $99.81 with a market capitalization of $35.5B. Wall Street consensus targets $105.93 (14 analysts), implying a +6.1% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 33% below its 52-week high of $148.76, remaining 3.7% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality. Risk note: MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 65/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +6.1% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.81B↑ | $1.56B↑ | $1.54B↑ | $1.43B↓ | $1.51B |
| Gross Profit | $1.38B↑ | $1.15B↑ | $1.13B↑ | $1.03B↓ | $1.12B |
| Operating Income | $792.00M↑ | $571.90M↑ | $541.90M↑ | $431.10M↓ | $691.80M |
| Net Income | $560.30M↑ | $395.40M↑ | $383.80M↑ | $297.20M↓ | $519.30M |
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Fundamentals
Paychex, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides human capital management solutions (HCM) for payroll, employee benefits, human resources (HR), and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, and India...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$35.49B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
20.41
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
-
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
33.37%
Volume
Today's trading volume
3.27M
Recent News
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