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
Paychex Inc (PAYX) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
6 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
+0.1%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
+19.9%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
+14.8%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
+0.1%
Last 3 reports
Positive reaction rate
67%
2 of 3 quarters
Largest single-day move
-3.5%
2025-09-30
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | $1.71 | +2.4% | $90.61 | $93.59 | +3.3% |
| 2025-12-19 | $1.10 | -2.7% | $114.24 | $114.88 | +0.6% |
| 2025-09-30 | $1.22 | +1.7% | $128.53 | $124.01 | -3.5% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-28 | $1.67 | $1.71 | +2.4% | $1.81B | +19.9% |
| 2025-11-30 | $1.13 | $1.10 | -2.7% | $1.56B | +18.3% |
| 2025-08-31 | $1.20 | $1.22 | +1.7% | $1.54B | +16.8% |
| 2025-05-31 | $1.20 | $1.19 | -0.8% | $1.43B | +10.2% |
| 2025-02-28 | $1.48 | $1.49 | +0.7% | $1.51B | +4.8% |
| 2024-11-30 | $1.12 | $1.14 | +1.8% | $1.32B | +4.7% |
| 2024-08-31 | $1.13 | $1.18 | +4.4% | $1.32B | +2.5% |
| 2024-05-31 | $1.10 | $1.12 | +1.8% | $1.30B | +5.3% |
| 2024-02-29 | $1.37 | $1.38 | +0.7% | $1.44B | — |
| 2023-11-30 | $1.07 | $1.08 | +0.9% | $1.26B | — |
| 2023-08-31 | $1.12 | $1.14 | +1.8% | $1.29B | — |
| 2023-05-31 | $0.97 | $0.97 | +0.0% | $1.23B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $5.60 | $6.6B | +19.2% | 16 | high |
| 2027 (E) | $6.03 | $7.0B | +5.6% | 16 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $6.54 | $7.5B | +7.0% | 16 | medium |
| 2029 (E) | $7.09 | $8.0B | +7.2% | 16 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $7.68 | $8.6B | +7.3% | 16 | medium |
Frequently asked questions
Has Paychex Inc beaten earnings estimates?
Paychex Inc has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 6 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of +0.1% over the last 4 quarters.
How does PAYX stock react to earnings?
PAYX stock has moved an average of +0.1% in the trading day following earnings over its last 3 reports, with positive reactions in 67% of those quarters.
What is Paychex Inc's revenue growth rate?
Paychex Inc reported year-over-year revenue growth of +19.9% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing +14.8% year-over-year.
What is the expected EPS for PAYX in 2026?
Analysts expect Paychex Inc to report EPS of $5.60 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $6.6B, based on estimates from 16 analysts.