Paychex

PAYX

Market cap $45.2B

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on Paychex common stock of $1.08 per share, payable on November 26, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 7, 2025. About Paychex Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) is the digitally driven HR leader that is reimagining how companies address the needs of today's workforce with the most comprehensive, flexible, and innovative HCM solutions for organizations of all.

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Paychex's NASDAQ: PAYX stock price declined in 2025 over valuation and growth concerns but seems to have bottomed out. FQ1 results sparked a buy-the-dip, indicating a rebound is likely.

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Paychex remains a 'hold', despite strong Q1 results and successful Paycor integration, as valuation is not yet compelling. Q1 revenue grew 16.8% year-over-year, driven by both the Paycor acquisition and organic growth in core HR and PEO solutions. Adjusted EPS and profitability metrics exceeded expectations, prompting management to raise 2026 EPS growth guidance to 9-11%.

Paychex President and CEO John Gibson joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk quarterly results, the state of the job market, the impact of the federal reserve and more.

Paychex President and CEO John Gibson joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk quarterly results, the state of the job market, the impact of the federal reserve and more.

Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX ) Q1 2026 Earnings Call September 30, 2025 9:30 AM EDT Company Participants Robert Schrader - Senior VP & CFO John Gibson - President, CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Jared Levine - TD Cowen, Research Division Mark Marcon - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Samad Samana - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Tien-Tsin Huang - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Andrew Nicholas - William Blair & Company L.L.C.