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Paychex (PAYX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$133.23
+0.06 (+0.05%)
(As of 03:08 PM ET)

About Paychex Stock (NASDAQ:PAYX)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$131.83
$134.46
50-Day Range
$118.30
$135.19
52-Week Range
$106.27
$137.40
Volume
848,625 shs
Average Volume
1.79 million shs
Market Capitalization
$47.93 billion
P/E Ratio
28.53
Dividend Yield
2.94%
Price Target
$123.00
Consensus Rating
Reduce

Company Overview

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 Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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Overall MarketRank™: 88th Percentile

Paychex scored higher than 88% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 41st out of 343 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Paychex has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.83, and is based on no buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Paychex has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Paychex's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Paychex are expected to grow by 6.81% in the coming year, from $4.99 to $5.33 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Paychex is 28.31, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.14.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Paychex is 28.31, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 43.16.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Paychex has a PEG Ratio of 3.55. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Paychex has a P/B Ratio of 12.52. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Paychex's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    5.89% of the float of Paychex has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Paychex has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10, which indicates bearish sentiment.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Paychex has recently increased by 5.64%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Paychex pays a meaningful dividend of 2.92%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Paychex has been increasing its dividend for 14 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Paychex is 83.94%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Paychex will have a dividend payout ratio of 73.55% next year. This indicates that Paychex will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Paychex's dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    5.89% of the float of Paychex has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Paychex has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10, which indicates bearish sentiment.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Paychex has recently increased by 5.64%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • News Sentiment

    Paychex has a news sentiment score of 1.11. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Paychex this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    9 people have searched for PAYX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 80% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    Only 2 people have added Paychex to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Paychex insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $17,537,817.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    11.50% of the stock of Paychex is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    83.47% of the stock of Paychex is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Paychex's insider trading history.

PAYX Stock News Headlines

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PAYX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Paychex's stock was trading at $119.11 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, PAYX stock has increased by 11.0% and is now trading at $132.21.
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Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June, 26th. The business services provider reported $1.12 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.10 by $0.02. Paychex's revenue was up 5.3% compared to the same quarter last year.
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Paychex's Board of Directors initiated a stock repurchase plan on Friday, January 19th 2024, which allows the company to repurchase $400,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 0.9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically an indication that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

Paychex subsidiaries include these companies: Flock, Oasis Outsourcing, Lessor Group, HR Outsourcing, Advance Partners, nettime Solutions, myStaffingPro by HR Services, and more.

Paychex's top institutional shareholders include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (3.04%), Legal & General Group Plc (0.86%), Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (0.73%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.65%). Insiders that own company stock include Martin Mucci, Efrain Rivera, Mark Anthony Bottini, Stephanie L Schaeffer, Joseph M Velli, John B Gibson, Joseph M Tucci, Michael E Gioja, Robert L Schrader, David J S Flaschen and Karen E Saunders-Mcclendon.
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Shares of PAYX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Paychex investors own include Intel (INTC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), AT&T (T), General Electric (GE), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer (PFE) and Verizon Communications (VZ).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
6/26/2024
Ex-Dividend for 8/29 Dividend
8/08/2024
Dividend Payable
8/29/2024
Today
9/20/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
10/01/2024
Fiscal Year End
5/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Engineering, accounting, research, management & related services
Sub-Industry
Data Processing & Outsourced Services
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:PAYX
CUSIP
70432610
Employees
16,500
Year Founded
1971

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$123.00
High Stock Price Target
$130.00
Low Stock Price Target
$113.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-7.6%
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.83
Research Coverage
12 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.69 billion
Pretax Margin
42.02%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$5.28 billion
Cash Flow
$5.82 per share
Book Value
$10.56 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
318,567,000
Market Cap
$47.91 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.00

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Should I Buy Paychex Stock? PAYX Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Paychex pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Paychex
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Paychex, Inc.:

  • Paychex, Inc. provides integrated human capital management solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, which can lead to increased efficiency and cost savings for clients.
  • With a focus on payroll, benefits, HR, and insurance services, Paychex, Inc. offers a comprehensive suite of services that cater to the needs of businesses in various regions.
  • Recent developments in technology and automation have enhanced Paychex, Inc.'s service offerings, making them more competitive in the market.
  • Paychex, Inc. has a strong track record of consistent performance and growth, which can provide investors with a sense of stability and potential returns.
  • Considering the current stock price of Paychex, Inc., investors may find it to be at an attractive valuation point for potential investment opportunities.

Paychex
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Paychex, Inc. for these reasons:

  • While Paychex, Inc. offers a range of services, the competitive landscape in the human capital management industry is intense, which could impact the company's market share and profitability.

This page (NASDAQ:PAYX) was last updated on 9/20/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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