PAYX Stock: Price, Earnings History and SEC Filings
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) last traded at $112.12, up 2.51% on the latest session and up 13.8% over the past month. In its most recent reported quarter (Aug 2026) earnings per share were $1.34 against an analyst estimate of $1.33, a beat of 0.8%.
Price data from Yahoo Finance, as of Oct 30, 2026. May be delayed.
PAYX earnings history
| Quarter | Reported | EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 | $1.34 | $1.33 | +0.75% |
| May 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | $1.32 | $1.31 | +0.76% |
| Feb 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | $1.71 | $1.68 | +1.79% |
| Nov 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $1.26 | $1.24 | +1.61% |
PAYX beat the analyst EPS estimate in 4 of its last 4 reported quarters. Source: Nasdaq.
How PAYX reacts to earnings
Across its last 8 earnings releases, PAYX moved 4.0% on average the next session, in either direction. It rose after 3 of 8 reports.
| Report date | Released | Next-session move |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | Before open | -8.77% |
| 2026-06-24 | Before open | -1.72% |
| 2026-03-25 | Before open | +3.03% |
| 2025-12-19 | Before open | -1.72% |
| 2025-09-30 | Before open | -1.38% |
| 2025-06-25 | Before open | -9.40% |
| 2025-03-26 | Before open | +4.20% |
| 2024-12-19 | Before open | +1.44% |
Based on the dates of earnings-release 8-K filings (SEC EDGAR) and daily closing prices (Yahoo Finance). Past reactions do not predict future ones.
PAYX financial history
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Net margin | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6.5B | $1.8B | $2.3B | 27.0% | $4.89 |
| 2025 | $5.6B | $1.7B | $1.7B | 29.7% | $4.58 |
| 2024 | $5.3B | $1.7B | $1.7B | 32.0% | $4.67 |
| 2023 | $5.0B | – | $1.6B | – | $4.30 |
| 2022 | $4.6B | – | $1.5B | – | $3.84 |
| 2021 | $4.1B | – | $1.1B | – | $3.03 |
| 2020 | $4.0B | – | $1.3B | – | $3.04 |
| 2019 | $3.8B | – | $1.1B | – | $2.86 |
Source: annual figures from 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. The year shown is the calendar year the fiscal year ended. Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital spending.
Latest SEC filings for PAYX
- 8-K · Oct 16, 2026Shareholder vote
- 10-Q · Sep 24, 2026
- 8-K · Sep 23, 2026Results of operations
- DEF 14A · Sep 4, 2026
- 8-K · Jul 21, 2026Officer or director change, Financial statements and exhibits
- 10-K · Jul 17, 2026
- 8-K · Jun 24, 2026Results of operations, Financial statements and exhibits
- 10-Q · Mar 26, 2026
- 8-K · Mar 25, 2026Results of operations, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · Jan 26, 2026Material agreement, Agreement terminated, New financial obligation
Insider filing activity
PAYX insiders filed 17 Form 4 reports in the last 90 days. A Form 4 is how directors and executives disclose purchases, sales and grants of company stock. See the individual filings on SEC EDGAR. Many Form 4 filings are routine, such as scheduled sales or option exercises, so check each filing before drawing a conclusion.
Source: SEC EDGAR.
PAYX news
- Is Paychex's Dividend Enough To Make Up For Its Lagging Stock?Oct 31, 2026 · trefis.com
- Paychex Earnings Preview: What to ExpectOct 30, 2026 · barchart.com
- TriNet Sinks 11% Despite Q3 Earnings Beat as Worksite Employees Drop 11%Oct 29, 2026 · tikr.com
- 3 unpopular stocks that fall shortOct 29, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Best Dividend Stocks for Dependable Passive Income: $100,000 StrategyOct 28, 2026 · 247wallst.com
- Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) vs. ADP and PAYC: Can Its Dividend Moat and Recurring Revenue Strength Restore Investor Confidence?Oct 27, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Automatic Data Processing Earnings Ahead: What Past Reactions Say About The StockOct 27, 2026 · trefis.com
- Paychex Named one of Inc.’s 2026 Power PartnersOct 26, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
About Paychex, Inc.
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) is a US-listed public company on Nasdaq. The SEC classifies its business as Services-engineering Accounting Research Management. It is incorporated in DE. Its fiscal year ends in May.