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NASDAQ: PAYX
Paychex Inc Stock Forecast, Predictions & Price Target

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Analyst price target for PAYX

Based on 12 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Paychex Inc

Min Forecast
$98.00-0.54%
Avg Forecast
$123.67+25.51%
Max Forecast
$148.00+50.21%

Should I buy or sell PAYX stock?

Based on 12 analysts offering ratings for Paychex Inc.

Sell
Strong Buy
0 analysts 0%
Buy
0 analysts 0%
Hold
9 analysts 75%
Sell
0 analysts 0%
Strong Sell
3 analysts 25%
Although PAYX's forecast from analysts indicates a "Sell", our proven Zen Rating quant model rates PAYX as a "Hold". Stocks with a Zen Rating of Hold have had an average return of +7.53% per year. Learn More

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PAYX stock forecasts by analyst

Analyst / FirmRatingActionPrice TargetUpside/DownsideDateAnalyst Color
lockedlocked$00.00+00.00%2026-01-27
lockedlocked$00.00+00.00%2025-12-22
lockedlocked$00.00+00.00%2025-12-22
lockedlocked$00.00+00.00%2025-12-22
lockedlocked$00.00+00.00%2025-12-17
Wells Fargo
Bottom 2%
2
Strong SellMaintains$116.00+17.73%2025-12-09
BMO Capital
Bottom 11%
11
HoldMaintains$121.00+22.81%2025-12-09
Jefferies
Bottom 3%
3
HoldMaintains$118.00+19.76%2025-12-08
TD Cowen
Bottom 29%
29
HoldMaintains$114.00+15.70%2025-12-01
Stephens & Co.
Bottom 6%
6
HoldInitiates Coverage On$135.00+37.01%2025-10-07

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Forecast return on equity

Is PAYX forecast to generate an efficient return?

Company
64.36%
Industry
74.6%
Market
216.58%
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Forecast return on assets

Is PAYX forecast to generate an efficient return on assets?

Company
15.12%
Industry
8.6%
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Forecast Return on Assets vs Industry Forecast

PAYX earnings per share forecast

What is PAYX's earnings per share in the next 3 years based on estimates from 20 analysts?

Avg 1 year Forecast
$5.60+26.4%
Avg 2 year Forecast
$6.03+36.08%
Avg 3 year Forecast
$6.38+44.05%
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PAYX revenue forecast

What is PAYX's revenue in the next 3 years based on estimates from 20 analysts?

Avg 1 year Forecast
$6.6B+9.93%
Avg 2 year Forecast
$7.0B+16.41%
Avg 3 year Forecast
$7.5B+23.97%
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PAYX earnings growth forecast

How is PAYX forecast to perform vs Staffing & Employment Services companies and vs the US market?

Company
13.07%
Industry
17.3%
Market
40.03%
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Forecast Earnings Growth vs Industry Forecast
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Forecast Earnings Growth vs Market Forecast
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Forecast Earnings Growth vs Savings Rate Forecast

PAYX revenue growth forecast

How is PAYX forecast to perform vs Staffing & Employment Services companies and vs the US market?

Company
7.32%
Industry
12.65%
Market
23.06%
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Forecast Revenue Growth vs Industry Forecast
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Forecast Revenue Growth vs Market Forecast

PAYX vs Staffing & Employment Service Stocks

TickerPricePrice TargetUp/downsideConsensus
PAYX$98.53$123.67+25.51%Sell
BZ$17.92$26.00+45.09%Strong Buy
KFY$68.11$74.00+8.65%Strong Buy
RHI$31.40$32.00+1.91%Hold
TNET$55.96$63.50+13.47%Sell
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Paychex Stock Forecast FAQ

Is Paychex Stock a good buy in 2026, according to Wall Street analysts?

The consensus among 12 Wall Street analysts covering (NASDAQ: PAYX) stock is to Sell PAYX stock.

Out of 12 analysts, 0 (0%) are recommending PAYX as a Strong Buy, 0 (0%) are recommending PAYX as a Buy, 9 (75%) are recommending PAYX as a Hold, 0 (0%) are recommending PAYX as a Sell, and 3 (25%) are recommending PAYX as a Strong Sell.

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What is PAYX's earnings growth forecast for 2026-2028?

(NASDAQ: PAYX) Paychex's forecast annual earnings growth rate of 13.07% is not forecast to beat the US Staffing & Employment Services industry's average forecast earnings growth rate of 17.3%, and while it is not forecast to beat the US market's average forecast earnings growth rate of 40.03%.

Paychex's earnings in 2026 is $1,595,700,000.On average, 20 Wall Street analysts forecast PAYX's earnings for 2026 to be $2,010,002,340, with the lowest PAYX earnings forecast at $1,910,209,388, and the highest PAYX earnings forecast at $2,076,806,182. On average, 20 Wall Street analysts forecast PAYX's earnings for 2027 to be $2,163,963,479, with the lowest PAYX earnings forecast at $2,054,442,510, and the highest PAYX earnings forecast at $2,272,802,410.

In 2028, PAYX is forecast to generate $2,290,643,092 in earnings, with the lowest earnings forecast at $2,149,425,297 and the highest earnings forecast at $2,423,568,739.

What is PAYX's revenue growth forecast for 2026-2028?

(NASDAQ: PAYX) Paychex's forecast annual revenue growth rate of 7.32% is not forecast to beat the US Staffing & Employment Services industry's average forecast revenue growth rate of 12.65%, and while it is not forecast to beat the US market's average forecast revenue growth rate of 23.06%.

Paychex's revenue in 2026 is $6,033,900,000.On average, 20 Wall Street analysts forecast PAYX's revenue for 2026 to be $2,381,031,095,850, with the lowest PAYX revenue forecast at $2,272,263,958,500, and the highest PAYX revenue forecast at $2,467,183,283,850. On average, 20 Wall Street analysts forecast PAYX's revenue for 2027 to be $2,521,387,368,800, with the lowest PAYX revenue forecast at $2,392,877,021,700, and the highest PAYX revenue forecast at $2,652,410,488,050.

In 2028, PAYX is forecast to generate $2,685,076,526,000 in revenue, with the lowest revenue forecast at $2,535,746,066,800 and the highest revenue forecast at $2,817,535,515,050.

What is PAYX's forecast return on assets (ROA) for 2026-2029?

(NASDAQ: PAYX) forecast ROA is 15.12%, which is higher than the forecast US Staffing & Employment Services industry average of 8.6%.

What is PAYX's Price Target?

According to 12 Wall Street analysts that have issued a 1 year PAYX price target, the average PAYX price target is $123.67, with the highest PAYX stock price forecast at $148.00 and the lowest PAYX stock price forecast at $98.00.

On average, Wall Street analysts predict that Paychex's share price could reach $123.67 by Jan 27, 2027. The average Paychex stock price prediction forecasts a potential upside of 25.51% from the current PAYX share price of $98.53.

What is PAYX's Earnings Per Share (EPS) forecast for 2026-2028?

(NASDAQ: PAYX) Paychex's current Earnings Per Share (EPS) is $4.43. On average, analysts forecast that PAYX's EPS will be $5.60 for 2026, with the lowest EPS forecast at $5.32, and the highest EPS forecast at $5.79. On average, analysts forecast that PAYX's EPS will be $6.03 for 2027, with the lowest EPS forecast at $5.72, and the highest EPS forecast at $6.33. In 2028, PAYX's EPS is forecast to hit $6.38 (min: $5.99, max: $6.75).

What is PAYX's forecast return on equity (ROE) for 2026-2029?

(NASDAQ: PAYX) forecast ROE is 64.36%, which is considered strong.
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