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PAYX Dividend History - Paychex

Track the latest PAYX dividend history: 2.86% Dividend Yield, 9.08% Annual Growth - Explore PAYX's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 2.86%
Cash Amount 12m 3.92
Dividend Growth 5y avg 9.08%
Dividend Rating 72.84%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.85%
Payout Ratio 81.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.1%
Total Return 12m: 21.04%
#7 in Group
Total Return 5y: 187.47%
#3 in Group
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Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
PAYX 55,262m 2.86% 7.85%
BRNL 573m 11.2% 25.9%
DEDI 55m 11.9% 22.9%
RAND 8,044m 12.3% 21.4%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
PAYX 55,262m 9.08% 72.8%
AAD 498m 34.0% 73.1%
DEDI 55m 27.0% 90.7%
KFY 3,393m 29.2% 69.7%

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PAYX Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-07 2025-02-07 2025-02-27 Quarterly 0.98 0.66%
2024-11-07 2024-11-07 2024-11-27 Quarterly 0.98 0.67%
2024-08-08 2024-08-08 2024-08-29 Quarterly 0.98 0.8%
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-05-30 Quarterly 0.98 10.1% 0.81%
2024-02-12 2024-02-13 2024-02-27 Quarterly 0.89 0.73%
2023-11-13 2023-11-14 2023-11-28 Quarterly 0.89 0.78%
2023-08-09 2023-08-10 2023-08-24 Quarterly 0.89 0.72%
2023-05-10 2023-05-11 2023-05-25 Quarterly 0.89 12.7% 0.83%
2023-02-08 2023-02-09 2023-02-23 Quarterly 0.79 0.68%
2022-11-08 2022-11-09 2022-11-23 Quarterly 0.79 0.69%
2022-08-10 2022-08-11 2022-08-25 Quarterly 0.79 0.59%
2022-05-11 2022-05-12 2022-05-26 Quarterly 0.79 19.7% 0.67%
2022-01-28 2022-01-31 2022-02-24 Quarterly 0.66 0.59%
2021-10-29 2021-11-01 2021-11-29 Quarterly 0.66 0.54%
2021-07-30 2021-08-02 2021-08-26 Quarterly 0.66 0.59%
2021-05-11 2021-05-12 2021-05-27 Quarterly 0.66 6.5% 0.66%
2021-01-29 2021-02-01 2021-02-25 Quarterly 0.62 0.7%
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-11-24 Quarterly 0.62 0.76%
2020-07-31 2020-08-03 2020-08-27 Quarterly 0.62 0.87%
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-05-28 Quarterly 0.62 1.02%
2020-01-31 2020-02-03 2020-02-20 Quarterly 0.62
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-21 Quarterly 0.62
2019-07-31 2019-08-01 2019-08-22 Quarterly 0.62
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-05-30 Quarterly 0.62 10.7%
2019-01-31 2019-02-01 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.56
2018-10-31 2018-11-01 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.56
2018-07-31 2018-08-01 2018-08-23 Quarterly 0.56
2018-05-08 2018-05-09 2018-05-24 Quarterly 0.56 12%
2018-01-31 2018-02-01 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.5
2017-10-31 2017-11-01 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.5
2017-07-28 2017-08-01 2017-08-24 Quarterly 0.5 8.7%
2017-05-08 2017-05-10 2017-05-25 Quarterly 0.46
2017-01-30 2017-02-01 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.46
2016-10-28 2016-11-01 2016-11-22 Quarterly 0.46
2016-07-28 2016-08-01 2016-08-25 Quarterly 0.46 9.5%
2016-05-05 2016-05-09 2016-05-23 Quarterly 0.42
2016-01-28 2016-02-01 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.42
2015-10-29 2015-11-02 2015-11-19 Quarterly 0.42
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-20 Quarterly 0.42 10.5%
2015-05-07 2015-05-11 2015-05-21 Quarterly 0.38

PAYX Dividend History - FAQ

Does PAYX pay dividends?

Yes, as of March 2025, PAYX paid a dividend of 3.92 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-07.

What is the Dividend Yield of PAYX?

As of March 2025, PAYX`s dividend yield is 2.86%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.92M USD by the current share price of 143.56.

How often does PAYX pay dividends?

PAYX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), PAYX has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for PAYX?

The next ex-dividend date for Paychex (PAYX) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of PAYX?

PAYX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.08M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of PAYX?

PAYX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.85M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Paychex five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (3.92M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (49.94):

What is the Payout Consistency of PAYX?

PAYX Payout Consistency is 98.1%.
Highly consistent: Paychex has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does PAYX have a good Dividend Yield?

PAYX`s 2.86% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of PAYX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of PAYX is 81.3%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of PAYX?

PAYX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 72.84%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: PAYX Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of PAYX`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Paychex are shrinking at a rate of -0.01% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -40.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Paychex ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2000-05-23 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Growth Rate
1985 325,814,100
1986 326,511,200 +0.21%
1987 329,239,900 +0.84%
1988 331,896,600 +0.81%
1989 332,883,100 +0.3%
1990 333,269,900 +0.12%
1991 334,698,700 +0.43%
1992 337,548,700 +0.85%
1993 339,160,400 +0.48%
1994 339,878,600 +0.21%
1995 346,155,000 +1.85%
1996 365,249,800 +5.52%
1997 366,843,600 +0.44%
1998 368,140,000 +0.35%
1999 370,705,500 +0.7%
2000 377,839,000 +1.92%
2001 377,614,000 -0.06%
2002 377,934,000 +0.08%
2003 379,649,000 +0.45%
2004 379,696,000 +0.01%
2005 381,256,000 +0.41%
2006 382,433,000 +0.31%
2007 371,404,000 -2.88%
2008 360,977,000 -2.81%
2009 361,700,000 +0.2%
2010 362,100,000 +0.11%
2011 362,800,000 +0.19%
2012 364,400,000 +0.44%
2013 366,400,000 +0.55%
2014 364,600,000 -0.49%
2015 362,300,000 -0.63%
2016 362,600,000 +0.08%
2017 361,400,000 -0.33%
2018 361,500,000 +0.03%
2019 360,600,000 -0.25%
2020 362,000,000 +0.39%
2021 363,100,000 +0.3%
2022 362,300,000 -0.22%
2023 362,100,000 -0.06%
2024 361,800,000 -0.08%