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Paychex (PAYX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$117.00
-1.56 (-1.32%)
(As of 07/1/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$116.36
$120.14
50-Day Range
$117.39
$126.98
52-Week Range
$106.27
$129.70
Volume
1.73 million shs
Average Volume
2.18 million shs
Market Capitalization
$42.12 billion
P/E Ratio
25.05
Dividend Yield
3.35%
Price Target
$122.46

Paychex MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Reduce
1.83 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
4.7% Upside
$122.46 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
4.77% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.14
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.47mentions of Paychex in the last 14 days
Based on 50 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$2.45 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
6.81%
From $4.99 to $5.33 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.34 out of 5 stars

Business Services Sector

45th out of 300 stocks

Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management & Related Services Industry

2nd out of 2 stocks

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About Paychex Stock (NASDAQ:PAYX)

Paychex, Inc. provides integrated human capital management solutions for human resources (HR), payroll, benefits, 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 payroll, employer compliance, HR and employee benefits administration, risk management outsourcing, and the on-site availability of a professionally trained HR representative; and retirement services administration, including 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.

PAYX Stock Price History

PAYX Stock News Headlines

Paychex logo on smartphone screen
Why Paychex Stock's Dip is the Best Opportunity in Today's Cycle
After the company reported its full-year 2024 earnings results, shares of Paychex Inc. NASDAQ: PAYX are trading lower by as much as 5.5% in the morning's trading session. The initial reaction to earnings came as a surprise, as the actual results were nothing to bearish about, although management's guidance could have disappointed those used to easy profits.
Paychex logo on smartphone screen
Why Paychex Stock's Dip is the Best Opportunity in Today's Cycle (PAYX)
Shares of Paychex are down after the company released its latest set of quarterly earnings, though the evidence stacks up to show strong fundamentals
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Tentative signs have begun to emerge that the U.S. economy is cooling in a way that would be welcomed by the Federal Reserve’s inflation fighters: Companies are posting fewer available jobs, consumer spending has slipped and wage growth, while still healthy, is gradually slowing
Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) Given New $118.00 Price Target at Barclays
Collapse of the Petrodollar
The death of the "petrodollar" seems imminent. And the implications could not be worse for Americans. Russia, China and India have decided to abandon the petrodollar.
Q1 2025 EPS Estimates for Paychex, Inc. Cut by Analyst (NASDAQ:PAYX)
Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) Releases FY 2025 Earnings Guidance
Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) PT Lowered to $122.00
Q4 2024 Paychex Inc Earnings Call Transcript
Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) Releases FY25 Earnings Guidance
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 5/30 Dividend
5/09/2024
Dividend Payable
5/30/2024
Last Earnings
6/26/2024
Today
7/02/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
9/25/2024
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
16,600
Year Founded
1971

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$122.46
High Stock Price Target
$130.00
Low Stock Price Target
$113.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+4.7%
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
$5.79 per share
Book Value
$10.56 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
318,567,000
Market Cap
$42.12 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.00

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Should I Buy Paychex Stock? PAYX Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

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

  • Paychex reported earnings per share of $1.38 for the quarter, exceeding the consensus estimate by $0.01. This indicates strong financial performance.
  • The company had a net margin of 31.86% and a return on equity of 46.14%, showcasing profitability and efficient use of shareholder equity.
  • Paychex increased its quarterly dividend from $0.89 to $0.98, demonstrating a commitment to rewarding shareholders through dividends.
  • Recent insider activity includes a director selling shares at $124.55, potentially signaling confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • Analysts have provided a consensus rating of "Hold" with an average target price of $123.00, suggesting stability and potential growth.

Cons

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

  • Some analysts have issued sell ratings on Paychex stock, indicating potential concerns about future performance.
  • The company's stock price has a P/E ratio of 27.44 and a P/E/G ratio of 3.48, which may suggest the stock is currently overvalued.
  • Los Angeles Capital Management LLC significantly reduced its holdings in Paychex by 90.1% during the 1st quarter, potentially reflecting a lack of confidence from institutional investors.
  • While revenue for the quarter was up 4.2% year-over-year, it slightly missed analyst estimates, raising questions about future growth prospects.
  • Paychex's payout ratio of 85.40% may indicate a high percentage of earnings being distributed as dividends, potentially limiting reinvestment for growth.
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, June 30, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Paychex pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

PAYX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Paychex stock right now?

12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Paychex in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 10 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" PAYX shares.
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What is Paychex's stock price target for 2024?

12 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Paychex's shares. Their PAYX share price targets range from $113.00 to $130.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $122.46 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 4.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have PAYX shares performed in 2024?

Paychex's stock was trading at $119.11 at the beginning of the year. Since then, PAYX stock has decreased by 1.8% and is now trading at $117.00.
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When is Paychex's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, September 25th 2024.
View our PAYX earnings forecast
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How were Paychex's earnings last quarter?

Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June, 26th. The business services provider reported $1.12 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.10 by $0.02. The business services provider earned $1.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.29 billion. Paychex had a net margin of 32.03% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 46.63%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 5.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.97 EPS.
Read the conference call transcript
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How often does Paychex pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Paychex?

Paychex announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.98 per share on Thursday, May 30th. This represents a $3.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.35%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 9th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.89.
Read our dividend analysis for PAYX
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Is Paychex a good dividend stock?

Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) pays an annual dividend of $3.92 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.31%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 14 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 83.94%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, PAYX will have a dividend payout ratio of 73.55% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for PAYX.

How will Paychex's stock buyback program work?

Paychex declared that its board has approved a share buyback program on Friday, January 19th 2024, which permits the company to buyback $400,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire up to 0.9% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Paychex issued on next quarter's earnings?

Paychex issued an update on its first quarter 2025 earnings guidance on Friday, June, 28th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.3 billion-$1.3 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.3 billion.

What is Martin Mucci's approval rating as Paychex's CEO?

975 employees have rated Paychex Chief Executive Officer Martin Mucci on Glassdoor.com. Martin Mucci has an approval rating of 90% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Paychex own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Paychex investors own include Intel (INTC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), AT&T (T), General Electric (GE), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer (PFE), Verizon Communications (VZ), NVIDIA (NVDA), Procter & Gamble (PG) and AbbVie (ABBV).

Who are Paychex's major shareholders?

Paychex's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.32%), Jackson Wealth Management LLC (0.00%) and Kathmere Capital Management LLC (0.00%). Insiders that own company stock include David J S Flaschen, David J S Flaschen, Efrain Rivera, John B Gibson, Joseph Doody, Joseph M Tucci, Joseph M Velli, Karen E Saunders-Mcclendon, Mark Anthony Bottini, Martin Mucci, Michael E Gioja, Robert L Schrader, Robert L Schrader, Stephanie L Schaeffer and Stephanie L Schaeffer.
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How do I buy shares of Paychex?

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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Does Paychex have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Paychex: Advance Partners, Advantage Payroll Services, DHR Services Holdings LLC, ESG Consulting II LLC, ESG Entities II LLC, ESG PEO LLC, ExpenseWire, Flock, Fortune Industries LLC, Gordian Capital Holdings LLC, HR Outsourcing, Icon Time Systems, InterPay, Lessor Group, Oasis AHR II LLC, Oasis AHR PL LLC, Oasis DHR LLC, Oasis Outsourcing, Oasis Outsourcing Acquisition Corporation, Oasis Outsourcing Contract III Inc., Oasis Outsourcing Holdings Inc., Oasis Outsourcing LLC, Oasis Outsourcing TX LLC, Oasis Outsourcing V LLC, Oasis Payroll Services Inc., Olsen Computer Systems, PXC Inc., Paychex Benefit Technologies, Paychex Holdings LLC, Paychex Insurance Agency Inc., Paychex Investment LLC, Paychex Management LLC, Paychex North America Inc., Paychex of New York LLC, Professional Staff Management Inc., SurePayroll, The Payroll Company, ePlan Services, myStaffingPro by HR Services, and nettime Solutions.
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This page (NASDAQ:PAYX) was last updated on 7/2/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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