Paychex (PAYX) | Stock Overview & Key Data
Paychex Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $138.24
High: $140.56
on August 25, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $128.92
High: $161.24
on September 6, 2024
on June 6, 2025
All-Time High: $161.24 on June 6, 2025
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$49.9B
EPS
4.58
P/E Ratio (TTM)
30.24
Forward P/E
26.18
P/B Ratio
12.10
PEG Ratio
26.18
Div. Yield
3.56%
ROE
41.80%
Beta
0.906
Debt to Equity
122.21
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
72.40%
Operating Margin
38.72%
Profit Margin
29.75%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
10.81%
Return on Equity (TTM)
41.80%
EBITDA
$2.5B
Net Income (TTM)
$1.7B
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$15.46
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
10.20%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
-21.80%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$5.10
Current Dividend Yield
3.56%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
0.72%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$4.00
3-Year Total Dividends
$12.01
Ex-Dividend Date
July 21, 2025
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paychex PAYX | 49.89B Large-cap | 1.85% | -2.61% | -9.84% | -6.06% | 1.67% | 8.32% | 9.32% | 82.14% |
| Salesforce CRM | 237.37B Mega-cap | 2.41% | -5.80% | -12.40% | -19.47% | -24.91% | -5.95% | 50.27% | -8.41% |
| Uber Technologies UBER | 201.85B Mega-cap | 4.52% | 5.45% | 9.99% | 26.66% | 53.22% | 30.27% | 238.66% | 186.36% |
| Intuit INTU | 184.85B Large-cap | -7.55% | -13.58% | -0.51% | 16.82% | 6.40% | 6.91% | 47.76% | 91.46% |
| ServiceNow NOW | 182.60B Large-cap | 2.25% | -7.86% | -12.70% | -4.40% | -15.90% | 7.06% | 99.41% | 81.76% |
| Adobe ADBE | 153.60B Large-cap | 2.04% | -2.89% | -12.61% | -18.53% | -17.89% | -35.14% | -4.97% | -29.89% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
10.64%
Institutional Ownership
81.33%
Shares Short
11M
Short Ratio
4.96
Short % of Shares Outstanding
3.57%
Average 10-Day Volume
2M
Average 90-Day Volume
2M
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PAYX's 52-week high and low?
- In the last 52 weeks, Paychex reached a high of $161.24 (on June 6, 2025) and a low of $128.92 (on September 6, 2024).
- What is the market cap and P/E ratio for PAYX?
- Curious about Paychex's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 49.89B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 30.24, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 26.18.
- Does PAYX pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?
- Yes, Paychex is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 3.56%, and the company has paid an average of $4.00 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- Who are Paychex's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?
When looking at Paychex, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:
Company Mkt Cap Sector Industry 1Y Return 3Y Return Salesforce
CRM237.37B Technology Software - Application -5.95% 50.27% Uber Technologies
UBER201.85B Technology Software - Application 30.27% 238.66% Intuit
INTU184.85B Technology Software - Application 6.91% 47.76% ServiceNow
NOW182.60B Technology Software - Application 7.06% 99.41% Adobe
ADBE153.60B Technology Software - Application -35.14% -4.97% For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.
- What are the key financial health indicators for Paychex Inc.? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)
- To get a sense of Paychex's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 41.80%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 122.21, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 72.40%.
- What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for PAYX?
- Looking at Paychex's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $6B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 10.20%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of -21.80%.
- How much of PAYX stock is held by insiders and institutions?
- Wondering who owns Paychex stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 10.64% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 81.33%.
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