52-Week High
$161.24
52-Week Low
$85.45
Market Cap
$33.5B
P/E Ratio
20.68
Div Yield
4.97%

Paychex Performance Comparison

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Stock Range

Today's Range

Low: $97.63 High: $100.18
on June 3, 2026

52 Week Range

Low: $85.45 High: $161.24
on April 10, 2026
on June 6, 2025

All-Time High: $161.24 on June 6, 2025

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Key Statistics

Market Cap i $33.5B
EPS i 4.53
P/E Ratio (TTM) i 20.68
Forward P/E i 15.87
P/B Ratio i 8.36
PEG Ratio i 2.48
Div. Yield i 4.97%
ROE i 40.15%
Beta i N/A
Debt to Equity i 124.91

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Financial Highlights

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Dividend Information

Last 12-Month Dividend i $5.30
Current Dividend Yield i 4.97%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield i 0.77%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend i $4.20
3-Year Total Dividends i $12.59
Ex-Dividend Date i January 28, 2026

Peer Performance Comparison

Company Market Cap 1W 1M 3M 6M YTD 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 15Y 20Y
33.48B Large-cap 6.33% 9.00% 6.95% -9.01% -7.18% -38.59% -12.04% -5.44% 77.26% 217.55% 158.96%
159.96B Large-cap 12.15% 8.28% 4.09% -14.43% -20.81% -27.99% -10.29% -19.53% 131.50% 427.17% 2,458.23%
153.62B Large-cap 2.14% -3.12% -5.70% -18.21% -13.57% -16.35% 77.20% 40.29% 69.35% 69.35% 69.35%
134.68B Large-cap N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 26.78% 58.22% 128.49% 3,272.44% 3,272.44% 3,272.44%
Intuit
Intuit INTU
106.66B Large-cap 5.83% -20.86% -23.14% -49.33% -48.83% -56.00% -22.99% -28.23% 208.54% 544.75% 1,091.70%
Adobe
Adobe ADBE
96.60B Large-cap 8.99% 3.21% 0.47% -18.80% -21.36% -37.55% -40.60% -48.62% 162.62% 679.11% 793.83%

Ownership & Short Interest

Insider Ownership i 10.38%
Institutional Ownership i 84.61%
Shares Short i 21M
Short Ratio i 4.90
Short % of Shares Outstanding i 6.45%
Average 10-Day Volume i 3M
Average 90-Day Volume i 4M

Calculate Your Paychex Investment Returns

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Long-Term Investment Performance Analysis

Paychex stock price in May 2016 was $54.71, A $1,000.00 lump sum investment in Paychex made 10 years ago would be worth approximately $1,799.49 today, representing a solid return of 79.95%. This translates to an annualized return (CAGR) of 6.05%.

10 Years Investment Scenario (May 2016 - Jun 2026)

Initial Investment $1,000.00
Current Value $1,799.49
Annual Return (CAGR) 6.05%
Shares Owned 18.3

Investment Breakdown

Value Comparison

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not consider taxes, fees, or other costs associated with investing. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Frequently Asked Questions

In the last 52 weeks, Paychex reached a high of $161.24 (on June 6, 2025) and a low of $85.45 (on April 10, 2026).
Curious about Paychex's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 33.48B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 20.68, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 15.87.
Yes, Paychex is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 4.97%, and the company has paid an average of $4.20 per share annually over the past 3 years.

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:

CompanyMkt CapSectorIndustry1Y Return3Y Return
Salesforce
CRM
159.96BTechnologySoftware - Application-27.99%-10.29%
Uber Technologies
UBER
153.62BTechnologySoftware - Application-16.35%77.20%
Shopify
SHOP
134.68BTechnologySoftware - Application26.78%58.22%
Intuit
INTU
106.66BTechnologySoftware - Application-56.00%-22.99%
Adobe
ADBE
96.60BTechnologySoftware - Application-37.55%-40.60%

For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.

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 40.15%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 124.91, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 76.16%.
Looking at Paychex's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $4B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 19.90%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of 7.90%.
Wondering who owns Paychex stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 10.38% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 84.61%.

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