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Key data on PAYX

Market cap

$41.36B

EPS

5.04

P/E ratio

20.6

Price to sales

5.61

Dividend yield

4.096%

Beta

0.811845

Price on PAYX

Previous close

$114.76

Today's open

$114.08

Day's range

$113.10 - $116.57

52 week range

$85.45 - $127.98

Profile about PAYX

CEO

John B. Gibson

Employees

17600

Headquarters

Rochester, NY

Exchange

Nasdaq Global Select

Shares outstanding

355980473

Issue type

Common Stock

PAYX industries and sectors

Industrials

Corporate Services

News on PAYX

Paychex Never Cut Its Dividend During the 2008 Crisis. Today It Pays Nearly 4 Times as Much

Paychex held its payout steady through the worst recession in decades, but this time it carries billions in new debt and a dividend that already outruns quarterly cash flow. Can retirees still count on the next raise?

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24/7 Wall Street • Nov 9, 2026

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U.S. Small Business Employment Trends Hold Steady in October

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, job growth among U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees held steady in October.

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GlobeNewsWire • Nov 3, 2026

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$100,000 in HP and Paychex Could Pay Over $4,000 a Year in Dividends

Selling shares during a market downturn locks in losses permanently, but two overlooked dividend stocks offer a way to fund retirement expenses without ever touching your principal.

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24/7 Wall Street • Nov 3, 2026

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Top 25 Attractive Dividend Stocks For November 2026

I employ a quantitative screen to identify 25 high-quality dividend stocks with forward yields above 2% and future return potential of at least 12%. My methodology blends business quality, dividend growth, payout ratios, and valuation reversion to rank stocks by investment score, highlighting both yield and growth opportunities. Top high-yield picks include Comcast at 5.68%, while Texas Instruments leads on expected return at 40%.

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Seeking Alpha • Nov 3, 2026

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Best Dividend Stocks for Dependable Passive Income: $100,000 Strategy

Selling shares in a downturn to cover living expenses locks in losses at the worst possible moment, but four dividend stocks spread across $100,000 offer a way to let the portfolio sit untouched while the income does the work.

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24/7 Wall Street • Oct 28, 2026

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Paychex Named one of Inc.'s 2026 Power Partners

The company joins the ranks of leading organizations that help businesses grow, scale, and thrive  Paychex recognized as an essential B2B partner that businesses can depend on to help them succeed Recognition reflects customer-validated excellence across Paychex Flex®, Paycor®, and SurePayroll, demonstrating Paychex's commitment to helping organizations grow, scale, and thrive ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Paychex (Nasdaq: PAYX), a leading provider of expert-enabled HR, payroll, and benefits, today announced it has been named to the 2026 Inc. Power Partners list.

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GlobeNewsWire • Oct 26, 2026

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Paychex (PAYX) Up 17% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Paychex (PAYX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Zacks Investment Research • Oct 23, 2026

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These 4 Dividend Stocks Are About to Go Ex-Dividend. Don't Miss the Dates

Four dividend stocks have ex-dates arriving this week, and missing the window by even one day wipes out the entire quarterly payment.

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24/7 Wall Street • Oct 22, 2026

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These 3 Dividend Stocks Could Help Pay Retirement Bills Without Selling Shares

Every share you sell to cover a retirement expense stops working for you forever, but there is a way to collect cash every quarter without shrinking your stake at all.

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24/7 Wall Street • Oct 22, 2026

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Forget Flashy Stocks: These 3 Boring Businesses Have Decades of Dividend Payments

Payroll still runs, factory bins still empty, and store coolers still need restocking whether the economy is booming or collapsing.

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24/7 Wall Street • Oct 21, 2026

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