PAYX
Paychex Inc
NASDAQ: PAYX · TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION
$94.05
+3.36% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$33.70B
P/E ratio
20.76
P/S ratio
8.49x
EPS (TTM)
$4.53
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$85 – $157
Volume
4.1M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
65
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
6.7
Growth
B4.0
Quality
C9.5
Profitability
A+4.0
Valuation
C3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.3
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$100.93
+7.32%
12-Month target
$90.58
-3.69%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$69.56
Margin of safety
-36.34%
0 Strong Buy1 Buy14 Hold3 Sell1 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 26.60% — above average
+ ROE 40.30% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $761.50M — positive
+ Revenue growth 19.90% QoQ
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 1.32 — distress zone
- 36.34% above intrinsic value
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.61B | $5.01B | $5.28B | $5.57B | $3.97B | $6.6B |
| Net income | $1.39B | $1.56B | $1.69B | $1.66B | $560.30M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $4.53 | $5.60 |
| Free cash flow | $1.37B | $1.56B | $1.74B | $1.76B | $761.50M | — |
| Profit margin | 30.20% | 31.10% | 32.03% | 29.74% | 26.60% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | ARGIROPOULOS, MASON | Sale | 79 | $90.26 |
| 2026-04-01 | BERGSTROM, RYAN NORMAN | Sale | 1,374 | $90.91 |
| 2026-04-01 | ANTE, ADAM BROOKS | Sale | 2,249 | $90.91 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Paychex Inc trades at $94.05. representing a P/E of 20.76x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 65/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.32, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $3.97B. with profit margins at 26.60%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $69.56.
Frequently asked questions
What is Paychex Inc's stock price?
Paychex Inc (PAYX) trades at $94.05.
Is Paychex Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 65/100 (Grade B, Buy). DCF value $69.56.
What is the price target of Paychex Inc (PAYX)?
The analyst target price is $100.93, representing +7.3% upside from the current price of $94.05.
What is the intrinsic value of Paychex Inc (PAYX)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $69.56, a -36.3% margin of safety versus $94.05.
What is the future stock price of PAYX by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Paychex Inc could reach $284.27 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Paychex Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $3.97B.
Piotroski F-Score?
3/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.32 — distress.
Company info
SectorTECHNOLOGY
IndustrySOFTWARE - APPLICATION
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio8.49x
ROE40.30%
Beta0.89
50D MA$92.32
200D MA$114.56
Shares out0.36B
Float0.32B
Short ratio—
Avg volume4.1M
Performance
1 week+4.71%
1 month+3.45%
3 months-8.80%
YTD-16.16%
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3 years—
5 years—