Paychex Inc (PAYX)
NASDAQ · Technology · Software - Application
Paychex Inc is a Technology company with a market capitalization of $44.18B, a trailing P/E ratio of 25.4, and a dividend yield of 2.67%.
5-Year Price History
Latest Annual Financials · FY ending May 31, 2026
Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)
| Quarter | Reported | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | March 25, 2026 | $1.71 | $1.67 | +2.4% |
| Q2 2026 | December 19, 2025 | $1.26 | $1.23 | +2.4% |
| Q1 2026 | September 30, 2025 | $1.22 | $1.20 | +1.7% |
| Q4 2025 | June 25, 2025 | $1.19 | $1.20 | -0.8% |
| Q3 2025 | March 26, 2025 | $1.49 | $1.48 | +0.7% |
| Q2 2025 | December 19, 2024 | $1.14 | $1.12 | +1.8% |
Short Interest
FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.
| Settlement | Shares Short | % of Shares Out | Days to Cover | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 19,234,786 | 5.37% | 6.7 | -5.6% |
| June 30, 2026 | 20,374,922 | 5.69% | 4.5 | -1.2% |
| June 15, 2026 | 20,615,390 | 5.72% | 7.0 | +3.0% |
| May 29, 2026 | 20,011,633 | 5.55% | 6.7 | -2.3% |
| May 15, 2026 | 20,483,868 | 5.68% | 6.4 | +7.0% |
| April 30, 2026 | 19,139,141 | 5.31% | 6.0 | -6.0% |
| April 15, 2026 | 20,371,444 | 5.65% | 5.6 | -1.4% |
| March 31, 2026 | 20,671,661 | 5.73% | 4.1 | -1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paychex Inc's market cap?
As of August 13, 2026, Paychex Inc (PAYX) has a market capitalization of $44.18B.
What is Paychex Inc's P/E ratio?
Paychex Inc trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 25.4. Its forward P/E is 20.8.
Does Paychex Inc pay a dividend?
Yes — Paychex Inc pays a dividend yielding 2.67%, an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
What sector is PAYX in?
Paychex Inc is in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Application industry.
What is Paychex Inc's short interest?
As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 19,234,786 PAYX shares were sold short, or 5.37% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 6.7. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.
What was Paychex Inc's revenue?
In its latest reported fiscal year (ending May 31, 2026), Paychex Inc reported revenue of $6.51B and net income of $1.76B.
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