Paychex, Inc. PAYX

Positive weekly earnings and hours worked growth trends continueROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, which reports on employment levels in U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees, the pace of job growth increased 0.02 percentage points to 99.15 in September. The jobs index remained broadly in line with the 2026 year-to-date average of 99.19. Hourly earnings growth remained below three percent in September (2.78%)

Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) fiscal 2027 first-quarter revenue rose 6% to $1.6 billion, and adjusted EPS grew 10% to $1.34, both ahead of expectations. Yet, the stock sold off sharply enough that JPMorgan upgraded the shares to Neutral from Underweight and raised its price target to $115 from $105, calling the reaction overdone given another quarter […]

Paychex's largest business, Management Solutions, grew more slowly in the first quarter than management expected. That line brings in most of the company's revenue, so a lasting shortfall would slow all of Paychex (PAYX). Management says the shortfall is mostly revenue moving to another part of Paychex, but it has not said how much moved.

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Paychex Newsweek America's Greatest Companies Paychex earned a 5-out-of-5 star rating from Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group for its financial strength, market performance, innovation, and environmental sustainability. The recognition highlights Paychex's financial strength, innovation, and sustainability Paychex earned 5-out-of-5-stars on Newsweek's America's Greatest Companies 2026 listThe recognition evaluates companies across four pillars: financial strength, market performance as an Ameri

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Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) may have been unfairly punished after its stock fell more than 5% following its fiscal first-quarter 2027 results. The sell-off came despite the company delivering another quarter of above-peer growth, supported by strong momentum in its Professional Employer Organization (PEO) business. Revenue from Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and Insurance Solutions increased 12% […]

Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) fell despite reporting impressive fiscal 2027 Q1 results on September 23. For the quarter ended August 31, 2026, total revenue increased 6% year-over-year to $1.6 billion, while operating income rose 14% to $619.2 million. The increase in operating income was mainly driven by higher revenue and lower acquisition-related costs. Adjusted operating income […]

Paychex stock has shed double digits in the past month while the company keeps cutting dividend checks, but a closer look at the cash flow math reveals how much cushion actually stands between shareholders and a cut.

Moby summary of Paychex, Inc.'s Q1 2027 earnings call

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