Paychex (PAYX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$133.83

+0.84 (+0.63%)

(As of 01:03 PM ET)

Paychex - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Reduce

Based on 12 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
10

Buy
0

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Paychex in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 12 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, and 10 have given a hold rating for PAYX.

Consensus Price Target

$125.62
-6.61% Downside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Paychex, the average price target is $125.62. The highest price target for PAYX is $145.00, while the lowest price target for PAYX is $113.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -6.61% from the current price of $133.83.

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PAYX Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/1/23 to 9/30/24	1 Month Ago 9/1/23 to 8/31/24	3 Months Ago 7/3/23 to 7/2/24	1 Year Ago 10/1/22 to 10/1/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	10 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$125.62	$122.62	$122.46	$120.80
Forecasted Upside	-6.61% Downside	-6.54% Downside	3.45% Upside	4.74% Upside
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Reduce	Reduce

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PAYX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

PAYX Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Paychex Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Paychex	Business Services Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	1.83	2.66	2.50
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Moderate Buy	Hold
Predicted Upside	-5.55% Downside	303.01% Upside	6.17% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent PAYX News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
9/25/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$125.00 ➝ $145.00	+9.01%
9/23/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$118.00 ➝ $132.00	-1.23%
9/12/2024	TD Cowen 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$121.00 ➝ $126.00	-4.93%
8/20/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$120.00 ➝ $128.00	+2.47%
6/27/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$125.00 ➝ $122.00	+3.79%
6/27/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$130.00 ➝ $130.00	+11.04%
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6/27/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Underperform ➝ Underperform	$111.00 ➝ $113.00	-3.74%
6/27/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$126.00 ➝ $124.00	+5.63%
4/3/2024	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$115.00	-5.80%
3/26/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$118.00	-1.14%
12/22/2023	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$124.00 ➝ $130.00	+9.34%
11/7/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$120.00	+7.63%
10/3/2023	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		$125.00 ➝ $130.00	+14.26%
6/30/2023	VNET Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Maintains
6/2/2023	3M Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Initiates
1/3/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		$123.00 ➝ $116.00	+0.38%
12/22/2022	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold	$130.00 ➝ $120.00	+6.97%
12/2/2022	Moffett Nathanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		$130.00	+3.20%

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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 Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Paychex pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Paychex
Bull Case

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

Paychex, Inc. has consistently shown revenue growth over the past few quarters, indicating a strong financial performance.
The company has a solid dividend yield of 2.90%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
Paychex's net margin of 32.03% showcases its ability to generate profits efficiently.
Recent insider transactions, such as CEO and Chairman selling shares, could indicate confidence in the company's future prospects.
Paychex's stock price has been on an upward trend, reaching $135.09, which may signal positive investor sentiment.

Paychex
Bear Case

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

Some analysts have issued a "sell" rating on Paychex stock, suggesting potential concerns about its future performance.
The company's PEG ratio of 3.52 may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its growth prospects.
Paychex's price-to-earnings ratio of 28.93 is higher than industry averages, potentially limiting further upside for investors.
There have been significant insider sales of company stock, raising questions about insider confidence in the company's long-term outlook.
While the company has shown revenue growth, its debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21 may pose some financial risk in the future.

PAYX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Paychex is $125.62, with a high forecast of $145.00 and a low forecast of $113.00.
: 12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Paychex in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 10 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" PAYX shares.
: According to analysts, Paychex's stock has a predicted downside of -6.14% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Paychex has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and TD Cowen in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Paychex less than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating for Paychex is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "business services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how PAYX compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:PAYX) was last updated on 9/30/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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