PAYX

$92.43

Market ClosedAs of Mar 17, 8:00 PM UTC

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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Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$92.43
Potential Upside
24.3%
Whystock Fair Value$114.92
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Fundamentals

SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Application

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).
$33.18B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
21.05
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.89
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
464.00%
ROIC
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
40.88%
Quick Ratio
Tight liquidity. Monitor cash flow carefully against debt.
0.51

Recent News

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BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Insider Monkey
Mar 16, 2026

Is Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) A Good Stock To Buy Now?

Is PAYX a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on Paychex, Inc. on The Wealth Dynasty Report’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on PAYX. Paychex, Inc.’s share was trading at $98.38 as of March 5th. PAYX’s trailing and forward P/E were 21.67 and 16.10 respectively according to Yahoo Finance. […]

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Simply Wall St.
Mar 14, 2026

Paychex AI Push Tests Client Stickiness As Stock Weakness Persists

Paychex has introduced new AI driven features across its Paycor and Paychex Flex platforms, focused on automating scheduling, timesheet approvals, and payroll preparation. The company received 2026 Lighthouse Tech Awards for its small and midsize business HR technology solutions. These updates highlight Paychex's push to make everyday HR workflows more efficient for its business customers. For investors watching NasdaqGS:PAYX, the product story is evolving at a time when the share price...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Insider Monkey
Mar 10, 2026

Paychex (PAYX) Unveils AI-Driven Workforce Management Tools for Paycor and Flex Platforms

Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) is one of the best NASDAQ stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On February 26, Paychex announced new AI-driven advancements within its Paycor and Paychex Flex platforms, aimed at streamlining workforce management for businesses. These updates focus on automating complex HR tasks such as scheduling, time and attendance, and payroll preparation. […]

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.