PAYX Dividend History & Analysis | 4.2% Yield

PAYX has a dividend yield of 4.2% and paid 4.32 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.15%
Payout Ratio 86.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 12.87%
Consistency Lifetime 98.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.44%
Payout FCF 73.8%
Streak Years 38
Dividend Rating 80.43%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -31.6%
Total Return 5y: 24.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Human Resource & Employment Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BRNL 444 M 6.24% 8.27%
RAND 6,315 M 4.10% 4.11%
ADP 99,826 M 2.19% 5.30%
KFY 3,672 M 2.73% 3.90%
BBSI 976 M 0.78% 1.98%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
KFY 3,672 M 42.9% 96.7%
TNET 3,041 M 43.3% 100%
KELYA 381 M 31.6% 88.1%
AAD 337 M 27.0% 88.8%
BRNL 444 M 16.4% 78.8%

PAYX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 2026-02-27 Quarterly 1.08 0% 1.05%
2025-11-07 2025-11-07 2025-11-26 Quarterly 1.08 0% 0.96%
2025-07-21 2025-07-21 2025-08-29 Quarterly 1.08 0% 0.76%
2025-05-12 2025-05-12 2025-05-29 Quarterly 1.08 10.2% 0.7%
2025-02-07 2025-02-07 2025-02-27 Quarterly 0.98 0% 0.66%
2024-11-07 2024-11-07 2024-11-27 Quarterly 0.98 0% 0.67%
2024-08-08 2024-08-08 2024-08-29 Quarterly 0.98 0% 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% 0.73%
2023-11-13 2023-11-14 2023-11-28 Quarterly 0.89 0% 0.78%
2023-08-09 2023-08-10 2023-08-24 Quarterly 0.89 0% 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% 0.68%
2022-11-08 2022-11-09 2022-11-23 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.69%
2022-08-10 2022-08-11 2022-08-25 Quarterly 0.79 0% 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% 0.59%
2021-10-29 2021-11-01 2021-11-29 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.54%
2021-07-30 2021-08-02 2021-08-26 Quarterly 0.66 0% 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% N/A
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-11-24 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2020-07-31 2020-08-03 2020-08-27 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-05-28 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2020-01-31 2020-02-03 2020-02-20 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-21 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2019-07-31 2019-08-01 2019-08-22 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-05-30 Quarterly 0.62 10.7% N/A
2019-01-31 2019-02-01 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2018-10-31 2018-11-01 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2018-07-31 2018-08-01 2018-08-23 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2018-05-08 2018-05-09 2018-05-24 Quarterly 0.56 12% N/A
2018-01-31 2018-02-01 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-10-31 2017-11-01 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-07-28 2017-08-01 2017-08-24 Quarterly 0.5 8.7% N/A
2017-05-08 2017-05-10 2017-05-25 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2017-01-30 2017-02-01 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2016-10-28 2016-11-01 2016-11-22 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2016-07-28 2016-08-01 2016-08-25 Quarterly 0.46 9.5% N/A
2016-05-05 2016-05-09 2016-05-23 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-01-28 2016-02-01 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2015-10-29 2015-11-02 2015-11-19 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-20 Quarterly 0.42 10.5% N/A
2015-05-07 2015-05-11 2015-05-21 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-01-29 2015-02-02 2015-02-17 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2014-10-30 2014-11-03 2014-11-20 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2014-07-30 2014-08-01 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.38 8.6% N/A
2014-05-08 2014-05-12 2014-05-23 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-01-30 2014-02-03 2014-02-17 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2013-10-30 2013-11-01 2013-11-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A

PAYX Dividend FAQ

Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) delivers end-to-end human capital management (HCM) services-including payroll processing, tax administration, benefits, HR, and insurance-to small- and medium-sized enterprises across the United States, Europe, and India. Its product suite spans everything from recruiting and talent acquisition to retirement plan administration and digital wage-advance marketplaces, sold primarily through a direct sales force.

What is the Dividend Yield of PAYX?

As of February 2026, PAYX`s dividend yield is 4.15%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.32 USD by the current share price of 98.53.

Does PAYX pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, PAYX paid a dividend of 4.32 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-28 and the payout was 1.08 USD.

How often does PAYX pay dividends?

PAYX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, PAYX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-28.

PAYX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PAYX for the next 4 payments are between 1.094 (+1.3%) and 1.161 (+7.5%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will PAYX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.08 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-28. The next Ex-Dividend date for Paychex (PAYX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for PAYX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Paychex (PAYX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of PAYX?

PAYX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 12.9% per year.
Strong growth: PAYX's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of PAYX?

PAYX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.44%. If you bought PAYX's shares at 79.37 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.32 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.44% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of PAYX?

PAYX Payout Consistency is 98.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Paychex has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does PAYX have a good Dividend Yield?

PAYX`s 4.15% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of PAYX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of PAYX is 86.4%. 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 80.43%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

PAYX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in PAYX's Outstanding Shares?

Paychex's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.14% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has PAYX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 23, 2000 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual 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%
2025 361,100,000 -0.19%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-31 02:38