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Yield 12m 2.78%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.92
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 9.08%
Overall Dividend Rating 73.79%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.81%
Payout Ratio 79.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.1%
Total Return 12m: 26.67%
#7 in Group
Total Return 5y: 151.56%
#4 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Human Resource & Employment Services

Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
PAYX 52,858m 2.78% 6.81%
BRNL 515m 12.1% 24.3%
DEDI 58m 12.1% 17.1%
AAD 521m 12.3% 14.7%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
PAYX 52,858m 9.08% 79.5%
DEDI 58m 27.0% 93.9%
KFY 3,219m 29.2% 32.9%
KFRC 871m 13.7% 57.1%

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PAYX Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend 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 FAQ

Does PAYX pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 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 April 2025, PAYX`s dividend yield is 2.78%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.92 USD by the current share price of 144.90.

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 of PAYX?

PAYX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.08% 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 6.81%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Paychex five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (3.92) divided by the purchase price five years ago (57.60):

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 2.78% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of PAYX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of PAYX is 79.5%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of PAYX?

PAYX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 73.79%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

PAYX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in PAYX`s Outstanding Shares?

Paychex`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.06% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has 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 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 362,000,000 +0.06%