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IndustrialsStaffing & Employment ServicesScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

PAYXPaychex, Inc.

Industrials / Staffing & Employment Services

Leader

Strong Relative Position

NeutralEdge 9/10
$112.50−$0.12 (−0.11%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    71
  • Value
    45
  • Quality
    81
  • Risk resilience
    61
  • Sentiment
    —
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

Stock Catalyst Board

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

Next earnings
Dec 18, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 65/100

Momentum 71/100 and sentiment — before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Oct 21, 2026 · Sentiment 37.82%

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 71/100AIQ Edge 9/10 Strong Relative Position
Beat rate
100%
4 of 4 reported periods
Average surprise
+1.8%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+1.5%
Sep 23, 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
Sep 23, 2026—$1.32$1.34+1.5%$1.63B$1.63B
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

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

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

Analyst ratings
Hold
2
Buy
15
Hold
2
Sell
12-month analyst target
$109.44
-2.72% versus current price
Based on 7 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$98.00
-12.89% vs latest price
Average target
$109.44
-2.72% vs latest price
High target
$115.00
+2.22% 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 dateDec 18, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$1.30

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$1.62B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score—

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score71

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score65/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Hold
Analysts
7
Average target
$109.44
Target upside
-2.72%
Target range
$98.00 - $115.00
90-day revisions
1

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
3
Neutral
1
Negative
0
gurufocus.com · Oct 20, 2026

ETFs Are Net Sellers of Paychex (PAYX) on Friday

FTCS drove the move, as ETF activity left Paychex Inc. (PAYX) with a net $175.0 million in selling in Friday's session. More funds traded the other way, with 28

gurufocus.com · Oct 16, 2026

Director Joseph Velli Sells 7,839 Shares of Paychex Inc (PAYX)

In a recent regulatory disclosure, Joseph Velli, a Director at Paychex Inc (PAYX), reported the sale of 7,839 shares of the company's common stock. The transact

gurufocus.com · Oct 15, 2026

Paychex, Inc. Annual Shareholders Meeting Transcript

Oct 15, 2026 / 01:30PM GMTOperator Good morning. Welcome to the Paychex 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. I will now turn the meeting over to Martin Mucci, C

gurufocus.com · Oct 15, 2026

Paychex (PAYX) Declares Quarterly Dividend of $1.19, Yielding 4.39%

On October 15, 2026, Paychex Inc (NASDAQ: PAYX) announced it will maintain its quarterly dividend at $1.19 per share, providing investors with a forward dividen

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PAYX Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for PAYX stock?

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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.

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