Paychex (PAYX) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $110.78, +2.22% vs the prior close of $108.37.
- Volume 4.00M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average.
- New SEC filings: 144 (Oct 14, 2026).
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
PAYX rises 2.2% to $110.78, 4 up days in a row. Closed at $110.78, +2.22% vs the prior close of $108.37. Day range $110.36–$112.50, opened at $110.36.
PAYX daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — PAYX rises 2.2% to $110.78, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $110.78, +2.22% vs the prior close of $108.37. Day range $110.36–$112.50, opened at $110.36.
- Volume was 4.00M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 2.82M.
- Price is -3.4% vs its 50-day average ($114.71) and +7.2% vs its 200-day average ($103.36).
- 52-week range $85.45–$129.24; today's close sits at 58% of that range, 14.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — PAYX rises 2.0% to $108.37, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $108.37, +2.00% vs the prior close of $106.25. Day range $106.25–$108.40, opened at $106.69.
- Volume was 2.72M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 2.83M.
- Price is -5.7% vs its 50-day average ($114.86) and +4.8% vs its 200-day average ($103.38).
- 52-week range $85.45–$129.24; today's close sits at 52% of that range, 16.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — PAYX rises 1.5% to $106.25
- Closed at $106.25, +1.54% vs the prior close of $104.64. Day range $104.85–$106.57, opened at $105.38.
- Volume was 2.02M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.84M.
- Price is -7.7% vs its 50-day average ($115.07) and +2.7% vs its 200-day average ($103.41).
- 52-week range $85.45–$129.24; today's close sits at 47% of that range, 17.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — PAYX rises 0.6% to $104.64
- Closed at $104.64, +0.63% vs the prior close of $103.98. Day range $103.74–$104.99, opened at $104.52.
- Volume was 1.75M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 2.87M.
- Price is -9.2% vs its 50-day average ($115.29) and +1.2% vs its 200-day average ($103.45).
- 52-week range $85.45–$129.24; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 19.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — PAYX dips 0.5% to $103.98
- Closed at $103.98, -0.46% vs the prior close of $104.46. Day range $103.89–$105.66, opened at $104.84.
- Volume was 1.98M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.91M.
- Price is -10.0% vs its 50-day average ($115.54) and +0.5% vs its 200-day average ($103.50).
- 52-week range $85.45–$129.24; today's close sits at 42% of that range, 19.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — PAYX rises 2.9% to $104.46, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $104.46, +2.87% vs the prior close of $101.55. Day range $101.41–$104.64, opened at $101.46.
- Volume was 3.34M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 2.94M.
- Price is -9.8% vs its 50-day average ($115.79) and +0.9% vs its 200-day average ($103.55).
- 52-week range $85.45–$129.24; today's close sits at 43% of that range, 19.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 7, 2026 — PAYX rises 0.5% to $101.55, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $101.55, +0.52% vs the prior close of $101.02. Day range $101.09–$102.42, opened at $101.46.
- Volume was 2.43M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 3.00M.
- Price is -12.6% vs its 50-day average ($116.14) and -2.0% vs its 200-day average ($103.59).
- 52-week range $85.45–$129.24; today's close sits at 37% of that range, 21.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 6, 2026 — PAYX rises 1.2% to $101.02
- Closed at $101.02, +1.24% vs the prior close of $99.78. Day range $99.14–$101.19, opened at $99.28.
- Volume was 2.23M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 3.02M.
- Price is -13.3% vs its 50-day average ($116.49) and -2.5% vs its 200-day average ($103.65).
- 52-week range $85.45–$129.24; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 21.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — PAYX rises 0.8% to $99.78
- Closed at $99.78, +0.85% vs the prior close of $98.94. Day range $98.52–$99.84, opened at $98.65.
- Volume was 2.74M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 3.02M.
- Price is -14.6% vs its 50-day average ($116.77) and -3.8% vs its 200-day average ($103.73).
- 52-week range $85.45–$129.24; today's close sits at 33% of that range, 22.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — PAYX dips 1.9% to $98.94
- Closed at $98.94, -1.88% vs the prior close of $100.84. Day range $98.50–$101.00, opened at $100.68.
- Volume was 2.31M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 3.04M.
- Price is -15.5% vs its 50-day average ($117.05) and -4.7% vs its 200-day average ($103.81).
- 52-week range $85.45–$129.24; today's close sits at 31% of that range, 23.4% below the 52-week high.
PAYX latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about PAYX in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 14, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Oct 2, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Ante Adam Brooks had withheld for taxes 1,762 shares at $100.84 (≈$177.68K) on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 54,213
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 2, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Bergstrom Ryan Norman had withheld for taxes 1,393 shares at $100.84 (≈$140.47K) on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 43,295
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 30, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Golisano B Thomas gifted 562,635 shares at $99.91 (≈$56.21M) on Sep 28, 2026; now holds 35,091,288
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 29, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 24, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Aug 31, 2026:
- Revenue: $1.58B (prior year $1.49B) (+5.9% vs Aug 31, 2025)
- Net income: $429.70M (prior year $383.80M) (+12.0% vs Aug 31, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $1.21 (prior year $1.06) (+14.2% vs Aug 31, 2025)
Sep 23, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Sep 4, 2026 · ARS — Annual report to shareholders
Annual report to shareholders
Sep 4, 2026 · DEFA14A — Additional proxy materials
Additional proxy materials
Sep 4, 2026 · DEF 14A — Proxy statement
Proxy statement — agenda for the shareholder meeting (board elections, executive pay, votes)
Sep 2, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 21, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Jul 17, 2026 · 10-K — Annual report (audited full-year financial statements and business review)
Annual report (audited full-year financial statements and business review)
Fiscal year ended May 31, 2026:
- Revenue: $6.30B (prior year $5.41B) (+16.5% vs May 31, 2025)
- Net income: $1.76B (prior year $1.66B) (+6.2% vs May 31, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $4.89 (prior year $4.58) (+6.8% vs May 31, 2025)
Jun 24, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade PAYX
- Last results release: Sep 23, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Jun 24, 2026, Mar 25, 2026, Dec 19, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Dec 23, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.65% (largest 8.8%).
- Liquidity: about 3.69M shares (≈$408.38M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $110.78 vs a range of $85.45–$129.24 (58% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Jul 28, 2026 ($1.19/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 2 open-market buys, 5 sales; latest: Robert L. Schrader sold 2,600 shares on Jul 20, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Sep 24, 2026; 8-K Sep 23, 2026; 8-K Jul 21, 2026.
- Share count: 355.98M shares outstanding (Aug 31, 2026), -1.1% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management.
PAYX market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 110.36 | 112.50 | 110.36 | 110.78 | 4.00M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 106.69 | 108.40 | 106.25 | 108.37 | 2.72M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 105.38 | 106.57 | 104.85 | 106.25 | 2.02M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 104.52 | 104.99 | 103.74 | 104.64 | 1.75M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 104.84 | 105.66 | 103.89 | 103.98 | 1.98M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 101.46 | 104.64 | 101.41 | 104.46 | 3.34M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 101.46 | 102.42 | 101.09 | 101.55 | 2.43M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 99.28 | 101.19 | 99.14 | 101.02 | 2.23M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 98.65 | 99.84 | 98.52 | 99.78 | 2.74M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 100.68 | 101.00 | 98.50 | 98.94 | 2.31M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 99.31 | 101.33 | 98.68 | 100.84 | 4.15M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 99.32 | 100.88 | 98.45 | 98.50 | 3.42M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 98.72 | 99.67 | 98.00 | 99.31 | 4.05M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 100.08 | 100.90 | 98.91 | 99.30 | 3.45M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 101.18 | 102.09 | 100.32 | 101.37 | 3.93M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 105.49 | 107.60 | 101.49 | 101.59 | 4.44M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 109.67 | 110.50 | 103.25 | 104.49 | 8.22M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 115.71 | 115.97 | 113.32 | 114.53 | 4.03M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 115.52 | 116.26 | 114.18 | 115.01 | 2.91M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 116.51 | 116.59 | 114.79 | 116.14 | 9.58M |
About Paychex
Paychex (PAYX) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management”. Its business address is in ROCHESTER, NY. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends May 31. SEC CIK 723531.
PAYX board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Bonadio | Director | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Joseph Doody | Director | Jul 21, 2026 |
| J. Michael Hansen | Director | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Pamela A Joseph | Director | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Martin Mucci | Chairman | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Theresa M. Payton | Director | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Kevin A Price | Director | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Joseph M Tucci | Director | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Joseph M Velli | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| Kara Wilson | Director | Oct 17, 2025 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Brooks Ante | Sr. Vice President, Paycor | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Mason Argiropoulos | VP, Chief HR Officer | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Ryan Norman Bergstrom | Chief Product Officer | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Prabha S Bhandari | Chief Legal Officer, Secretary | Jul 17, 2026 |
| John B Gibson | President and CEO | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Chad C Parodi | SVP, HCM, PEO & Insurance | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Elizabeth Roaldsen | Sr. Vice President | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Robert L. Schrader | Sr. VP, CFO | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Christopher C Simmons | VP, Controller & Treasurer | Aug 17, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Robert L. Schrader | Sale | 2,600 | $115.09 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Christopher C Simmons | Sale | 2,615 | $115.92 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Martin Mucci | Sale | 25,000 | $109.93 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Joseph M Tucci | Sale | 3,907 | $98.25 |
| May 13, 2026 | Elizabeth Roaldsen | Sale | 459 | $90.00 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Tom Bonadio | Buy | 1,000 | $98.50 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Joseph Doody | Buy | 1,000 | $98.76 |
PAYX financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | $6.30B | $1.76B | 4.89 | $2.56B |
| May 31, 2025 | $5.41B | $1.66B | 4.58 | $1.90B |
| May 31, 2024 | $5.13B | $1.69B | 4.67 | $1.90B |
| May 31, 2023 | $4.91B | — | 4.30 | $1.71B |
| May 31, 2022 | $4.55B | — | 3.84 | $1.59B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $15.66B, total liabilities $11.96B, cash $600.90M (as of Aug 31, 2026).
PAYX earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $104.49 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $96.30 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $93.36 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $112.28 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $126.76 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $137.94 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $150.19 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $137.81 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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