Paychex
Price: 101.10Company and Business Model
Paychex, Inc. provides payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. Its core products include payroll processing, tax administration, and employee benefits services. The company operates primarily in the payroll services segment, which is its main revenue source, supplemented by HR services and insurance products. Paychex serves a diverse client base across various industries, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency for its customers.
Investment Profile
The investment profile of Paychex is more aligned with dividend investors due to its consistent dividend yield of 4.7%. The company demonstrates stable revenue growth, making it suitable for those seeking income through dividends rather than aggressive capital appreciation. Its moderate volatility suggests a balanced risk approach, appealing to investors who prioritize income stability over high growth potential.
Fundamental metrics (experimental)
- EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
- 4.55 OK
- Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
- 16.1% ↑
- EPS surprise
- 2.4% in line
- 20d volatility
- 2.2% stable
- Dividend yield
- 4.4% high last ex-date: 2026-05-13
Track in portfolio
Price chart
| Date | Before | After | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 02:48 | Buy | Hold | Stable dividend, but negative momentum raises concerns. |
| 2026-05-30 02:47 | Hold | Buy | Solid fundamentals, but mixed momentum signals present risk. |
| 2026-05-22 02:56 | Sell | Hold | Stable dividend, but mixed momentum signals present risks. |
| Date | Analyst | Action | Target | Price Then |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 12:32 | Morgan Stanley | Target Lowered | 123 → 107 | 91.68 |
| 2026-03-13 13:16 | BMO Capital | Target Lowered | — → 103 | 92 |
| 2026-01-26 21:24 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Update | — → 98 | 106.19 |
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