PAYX 📈 Paychex - Overview

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US7043261079

PAYX: Payroll, Benefits, Human Resources, Insurance, Retirement, Compliance

Paychex Inc is a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions, catering to the needs of small to medium-sized businesses across the United States, Europe, and India. The company's comprehensive suite of services encompasses payroll processing, benefits administration, human resources, and insurance services, all designed to streamline operations and enhance productivity for its clients. Paychex's payroll processing services, for instance, include payroll tax administration, employee payment services, and regulatory compliance services such as new-hire reporting and garnishment processing, ensuring that businesses remain compliant with relevant laws and regulations.

Beyond payroll services, Paychex offers a range of HR solutions, including integrated HCM technology solutions and HR advisory services, which are available both virtually and on-site. This is complemented by the availability of professionally trained HR representatives, providing expert guidance and support to clients. The company's HR Partner Plus solution extends HR support to non-payroll clients, further broadening its service portfolio. Additionally, Paychex provides retirement services administration, encompassing plan implementation, ongoing compliance with government regulations, and various administrative services, thereby assisting businesses in managing their retirement plans efficiently.

The company's product offerings also include cloud-based HR administration software, designed to facilitate employee benefits management and administration, time and attendance tracking, digital communication solutions, recruiting, and onboarding processes. Paychex further provides plan administration outsourcing and state unemployment insurance services, as well as a variety of business services tailored for small to medium-sized businesses. These services include payroll funding and outsourcing services, payment processing services, financial fitness programs, and access to a small-business loan resource center, aiming to address the diverse needs of its client base.

Paychex's insurance services portfolio is equally comprehensive, offering property and casualty coverage options such as workers' compensation, business-owner policies, cyber security protection, and commercial auto insurance. The company also provides health and benefits coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, thereby ensuring that businesses can protect their assets and employees. With a direct sales force driving its marketing and sales efforts, Paychex has established a strong presence in the market. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, the company continues to evolve, leveraging its expertise and technology to deliver value-added services to its clients.

With its common stock listed under the ISIN US7043261079 and classified under the GICS Sub Industry of Human Resource & Employment Services, Paychex Inc operates with a clear focus on its core competencies. The company's web presence, accessible at https://www.paychex.com, provides detailed information on its services, solutions, and expertise, serving as a resource for businesses seeking to navigate the complexities of human capital management and related services. By combining technology, expertise, and a client-centric approach, Paychex aims to support the growth and success of small to medium-sized businesses, addressing their unique challenges and needs in the human resource and employment services domain.

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PAYX Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 50,818m
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Application
GiC Sub-Industry Human Resource & Employment Services
IPO / Inception 1990-03-26

PAYX Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 73.9%
Fundamental 82.9%
Dividend 68.0%
Rel. Strength Industry 8.82
Analysts 2.84/5
Fair Price Momentum 147.27 USD
Fair Price DCF 114.77 USD

PAYX Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.71%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.21%
Annual Growth 5y 7.41%
Payout Consistency 98.0%

PAYX Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 43.1%
Growth Correlation 12m 86.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 85.7%
CAGR 5y 13.96%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 1.43
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.95
Alpha -6.88
Beta 1.06
Volatility 24.34%
Current Volume 885.8k
Average Volume 20d 2136.3k
What is the price of PAYX stocks?
As of December 27, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 141.39 with a total of 885,757 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +4.07%, over one month by -2.66%, over three months by +7.45% and over the past year by +21.23%.
Is Paychex a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) is currently (December 2024) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 82.85 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of PAYX as of December 2024 is 147.27. This means that PAYX is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 4.16%.
Is PAYX a buy, sell or hold?
Paychex has received a consensus analysts rating of 2.84. Therefor, it is recommend to hold PAYX.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 14
  • Sell: 3
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecast for PAYX stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, PAYX Paychex will be worth about 163.9 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 141.39. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +15.91%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 136.1 -3.8%
Analysts Target Price 119.9 -15.2%
ValueRay Target Price 163.9 15.9%