Paychex: A Strong Contender in the Payroll Processing Arena

Explore the exciting world of Paychex (PAYX 1.21%) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!

The Motley Fool • Feb 21, 2026

Here Are The Most Overvalued And Undervalued U.S. Tech Stocks

My methodology blends forward P/E ratios, company size, and default risk to rank Nasdaq 100 constituents by valuation. TSLA, INTC, AXON, PLTR, and CRWD are the most overvalued; PYPL, CTSH, ADBE, KHC, and PAYX are the most undervalued. Despite a $2.3trn market cap for the top 5 overvalued stocks, analysts expect higher earnings growth from the undervalued group.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 11, 2026

Paychex: A Deal Too Good To Pass Up

Paychex remains a "Buy," trading at a 28% discount to fair value with robust fundamentals and a stable BBB+ credit rating. PAYX's Paycor acquisition is exceeding synergy targets, driving up-market growth, and supporting high single-digit adjusted EPS growth projections. With a 3.9% forward yield and 12 years of consecutive dividend growth, PAYX offers attractive, sustainable income and dividend growth prospects.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 7, 2026

Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the Nasdaq?

Berkshire Hathaway could be selling all of its Kraft Heinz shares soon. Comcast recently spun off its cable networks to focus on its other businesses.

The Motley Fool • Feb 4, 2026

U.S. Small Business Employment Trends Hold Steady to Start 2026

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PAYX #employmenttrends--According to the January Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, job and wage growth trends among U.S. small businesses remained consistent to start 2026. The Small Business Jobs Index — which reflects the payroll data of a subset of Paychex clients with fewer than 50 employees — increased 0.04 percentage points to 99.30 in January. Additionally, hourly earnings growth for workers has remained essentially unchanged since July 2025 at 2.68%. “As we enter 2026,.

Business Wire • Feb 3, 2026

Why the 5 Highest-Yielding Nasdaq 100 Stocks Are 2026 Boomer Safety Nets

The highest-yielding stocks in the Nasdaq 100 make particular sense in 2026, as investors may well see a changing economic environment.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 3, 2026

Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For February 2026

My top 10 dividend watchlist targets a 12% long-term CAGR with a higher yield than VYM and SPY, focusing on quality and value. January 2026 saw the watchlist gain 1.12%, trailing VYM and SPY but maintaining a strong 14.63% annualized return since inception. Three portfolio variants—original, quality, and value—offer distinct tradeoffs between yield, historical growth, and potential undervaluation.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 3, 2026

Why Paychex Stock Is Primed For A Breakout From Current Levels

We believe Paychex (PAYX) shares may represent a solid value investment at current levels, as the stock trades at a valuation below its historical average despite steady execution across the business. Recent multiple compression appears driven by broader market rotation away from defensive and payroll services names rather than any material deterioration in fundamentals.

Forbes • Feb 2, 2026

Top 15 High-Growth Dividend Stocks For February 2026

My Top 15 dividend growth stocks for February 2026 offer a 1.52% yield, 15.48% five-year dividend growth and are about 27% undervalued.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 2, 2026

Is Paychex Stock Undervalued?

We believe Paychex (PAYX) stock might be an attractive value buy. It is currently trading at a valuation lower than average, and boasts reasonable revenue growth along with strong margins that accompany its modest valuation.

Forbes • Jan 29, 2026