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IndustrialsStaffing & Employment ServicesScore data as of Sep 4, 2026

PAYX

Catalysts
Paychex, Inc.
Industrials· Staffing & Employment Services
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 10/10
Relative Leader / Watch
Sector Leader
Score data as of Sep 4, 2026
Last price
$121.71
-$3.37 (-2.69%)
Latest market quote
Momentum66
Value45
Quality81
Risk Resilience59
Sentiment
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Sep 29, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 63/100

Momentum 66/100 and sentiment before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Sep 5, 2026 · Sentiment 60.09%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 66/100AIQ Edge 10/10 Sector Leader
Beat rate
88%
7 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+1.3%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+0.8%
Jun 24, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Jun 24, 2026$1.31$1.32+0.8%$1.6B$1.61B
Mar 25, 2026$1.67$1.71+2.4%$1.78B$1.81B
Dec 19, 2025$1.23$1.26+2.4%$1.55B$1.56B
Sep 30, 2025$1.20$1.22+1.7%$1.54B$1.54B
Jun 25, 2025$1.19$1.19+0.0%$1.44B$1.43B
Mar 26, 2025$1.48$1.49+0.7%$1.51B$1.51B
Dec 19, 2024$1.13$1.14+0.9%$1.31B$1.32B
Oct 1, 2024$1.14$1.16+1.8%$1.31B$1.32B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Hold
2
Buy
12
Hold
5
Sell
12-month analyst target
$107.00
-12.09% versus current price
Based on 5 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$98.00
-19.48% vs latest price
Average target
$107.00
-12.09% vs latest price
High target
$115.00
-5.51% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateSep 29, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$1.32

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$1.63B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score66

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score63/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Hold
Analysts
5
Average target
$107.00
Target upside
-12.09%
Target range
$98.00 - $115.00
90-day revisions
0

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
4
Neutral
0
Negative
0
gurufocus.com · Sep 3, 2026

PAYX Looks 20.8% Undervalued on GF Value™

On September 03, 2026, Stephens analyst Brett Huff reinstated coverage on Paychex Inc (PAYX), assigning it an Equal Weight rating with a price target of $132. T

manilatimes.net · Aug 31, 2026

WISE at Work: Early Results Show Paychex AI Is Reducing Payroll Errors and Improving Service Efficiency at Scale

Early results show measurable gains in payroll accuracy, service speed, and operational efficiency

finance.yahoo.com · Aug 18, 2026

Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Paychex Stock?

Paychex has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

manilatimes.net · Aug 3, 2026

Paychex Expands WISE to Deliver Workforce Intelligence Across Business Tools

With Microsoft 365 as its first ecosystem, WISE brings insights, guidance, and actions into the tools businesses already use

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PAYX Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for PAYX stock?

PAYX's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move PAYX stock?

Upcoming events that could move PAYX include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could PAYX's next earnings report affect the stock?

PAYX's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive PAYX stock higher?

PAYX could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt PAYX stock?

PAYX could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.