Paychex Inc (PAYX) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Paychex Inc (PAYX) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, PAYX is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
Paychex Inc is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $37.79B.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for PAYX is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How PAYX ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Paychex Inc (PAYX) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | PAYX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $37.79B | – |
| P/E Ratio | 20.93x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 10.20x | – |
| Dividend Yield | 4.30% | – |
| EPS | $5.04 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $10.42 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $18.56 | – |
| FCF/Share | $5.67 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | PAYX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 48.7% | – |
| ROA | 11.5% | – |
| ROIC | 27.8% | – |
| Gross Margin | 74.4% | – |
| Operating Margin | 39.2% | – |
| Net Margin | 27.4% | – |
| EBT Margin | 36.0% | – |
| Tax Rate | 24.1% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | PAYX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 3.23x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 4.23x | – |
| Interest Coverage | 2.3x | – |
| Working Capital | $1.75B | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | PAYX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.25B | – |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.02B | – |
| Capital Spending | -$235M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | 8.6% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | 8.4% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 30.5% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 3.6% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | PAYX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.42x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 10.7x | – |
| Payables Period | 31 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | PAYX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $6.60B | – |
| Operating Income | $2.59B | – |
| Net Income | $1.81B | – |
| SG&A Expense | $2.32B | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.69B | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | PAYX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $4.57 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 90.7% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 356M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $8.09B | 51.7% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $601M | 3.8% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $11.96B | 76.3% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $6.20B | 39.6% of assets |
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Paychex Inc (PAYX) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Paychex Inc (Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management): 2 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Paychex Inc (PAYX) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Paychex Inc (PAYX) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, PAYX is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Paychex Inc stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for PAYX is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Paychex Inc forecasts updated?
Paychex Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Paychex Inc's industry peers?
2 issuers in our coverage, PAYX included, share the SEC industry code Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management. The largest are: Forrester Research, Inc. (FORR).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.