PAYX today
$115.33-$0.04 (-0.03%)close Nov 12, 2026Trend
DailyDowntrend (starting)
4 hourBearish
1 hourLeaning Bearish
15 minExpanding
5 minConsolidating
Daily trend turns up above $127.98
Key levels
Resistance$122.72
Resistance$118.50
Support$114.51
Support$111.05
Latest news & SEC filings
DealPaychex partners with Nayya to add AI-driven benefits guidance
NewsPaychex publishes October 2026 small business employment data
SEC FilingPaychex Inc filed an insider trading report (Form 4)
All PAYX news →About Paychex
Paychex provides human capital management services, including payroll processing, HR software, employee benefits administration, and insurance, to small, medium, and larger businesses. It also offers HR outsourcing through administrative services organization and professional employer organization models, plus retirement plan recordkeeping and funding solutions. The company serves customers across the United States and parts of Europe.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Jul 17, 2026.
Nasdaq · Industrials
PAYCHEX INC (PAYX)
What Is the Price Target for PAYX?
SEPT Low Target
$109.00
SEPT Mid Target
$114.00
SEPT High Target
$150.00
Analyst Consensus
$114.00
Is PAYX a Buy or Sell Right Now?
Thesis
- •Revenue growing 16.9% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.
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Valuation Verdict
OVERVALUED
Methods Used
P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus
Fair Value
$106.24
51
Moat Score
NARROW
6/9
Piotroski Score
3.2
Altman Z-Score
What Is Smart Money Doing with PAYX?
Insider Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 3 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
BUYING
2 buys / 15 sells (90d)
Institutional
N/A
Short Squeeze Risk
HIGH
Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST
Recent Insider Activity
| Name | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson John B | director officer | Sale | 409 | $45K | Oct 19, 2026 |
| DOODY JOSEPH | director | Sale | 725 | - | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Schrader Robert L. | officer | Sale | 116 | $13K | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Payton Theresa M. | director | Buy | 970 | - | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Price Kevin A | director | Buy | 970 | - | Oct 15, 2026 |
| JOSEPH PAMELA A | director | Buy | 970 | - | Oct 15, 2026 |
| VELLI JOSEPH M | director | Buy | 970 | - | Oct 15, 2026 |
| DOODY JOSEPH | director | Buy | 970 | - | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Simmons Christopher C | officer | Sale | 38 | $4K | Oct 15, 2026 |
| MUCCI MARTIN | director | Buy | 1,137 | - | Oct 15, 2026 |
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Revenue YoY
16.9%
3yr Revenue CAGR
9.2%
EPS Growth YoY
6.77%
FCF Growth YoY
35.9%
Revenue Trend
ACCELERATING
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PREVIEWSEPT Investing tracks real-time dark pool institutional trades for PAYX, including block trade sizes, dollar values, and buy/sell side classification. Dark pool trades reveal where institutional investors are positioning before moves become visible on public exchanges.
| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:49:23 | $115.02 | 1,394 | $$160K | BUY |
| 16:11:07 | $114.65 | 1,647 | $$189K | SELL |
| 16:11:05 | $114.71 | 2,214 | $$254K | SELL |
| 15:52:53 | $115.41 | 1,771 | $$204K | SELL |
| 15:32:31 | $115.86 | 3,868 | $$448K | BUY |
5 dark pool trades shown · $$1.3M preview volume
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Options Flow for PAYX
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| Type | Strike | Expiry | DTE | Premium | Size | Trade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUT | $105 | Dec 18 | 36 | $$220 | 2 | SWEEP |
| PUT | $105 | Dec 18 | 36 | $$110 | 1 | SWEEP |
| CALL | $120 | Nov 20 | 8 | $$180 | 3 | SWEEP |
3 options trades shown · 33% calls
Unusual activity, GEX levels, max pain, and dealer positioning
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What is PAYX stock price today?
PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) is at $115.33, down 0.03% (-$0.04) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.
Why is PAYX stock moving today?
Latest PAYX news — Nov 4, 2026: Paychex partners with Nayya to add AI-driven benefits guidance · Nov 3, 2026: Paychex publishes October 2026 small business employment data
What is the PAYX price target?
The average analyst price target for PAYX is $114.00, ranging from $109 to $150, based on 10 analysts. Latest: Baird maintains on Sep 28, 2026.
What do analysts rate PAYX?
Analyst ratings for PAYX: 1 Buy, 23 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.
Did PAYX beat earnings?
PAYX last reported on Sep 23, 2026: EPS $1.34 vs $1.33 expected — a beat of 0.8%.
What is PAYX's P/E ratio?
PAYX trades at a P/E of 22.9 vs a Industrials average of 25.8.
Does PAYX pay a dividend?
Yes. PAYX's dividend yield is 2.55%.
How much debt does PAYX have?
PAYCHEX INC reported $4.6B of debt and $601M of cash (Aug 31, 2026).
What are PAYX support and resistance levels?
Support: $114.51, $111.05, $106.67. Resistance: $118.50, $122.72, $127.98.
What are insiders doing with PAYX?
Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 0 buys and 3 sells in the last 90 days.
What is the latest news on PAYX?
Nov 4, 2026: Paychex partners with Nayya to add AI-driven benefits guidance · Nov 3, 2026: Paychex publishes October 2026 small business employment data · Oct 21, 2026: Paychex Inc filed an insider trading report (Form 4)