Paychex (PAYX) Earnings Analysis
Paychex (PAYX) next reports earnings on 2026-09-29, consensus EPS 1.33 USD. Last quarter (2026-06-24) it beat with EPS 1.32 USD vs 1.31 USD est (+0.8%). It has beaten estimates in 6/6 recent quarters (100%). Trailing P/E 22.55.
Last updated 2026-07-23 · Source: FMP fundamentals + earnings calendar (company filings); consensus from sell-side analyst grades
When does PAYX next report earnings?
| Next earnings date | 2026-09-29 |
|---|---|
| Consensus EPS estimate | 1.33 USD |
| Revenue estimate | 1.63B |
PAYX earnings history — beats and misses
| Quarter (report date) | EPS actual | EPS est. | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | 1.32 USD | 1.31 USD | +0.8% | Beat |
| 2026-03-25 | 1.71 USD | 1.67 USD | +2.4% | Beat |
| 2025-12-19 | 1.26 USD | 1.23 USD | +2.4% | Beat |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.22 USD | 1.2 USD | +1.7% | Beat |
| 2024-12-19 | 1.14 USD | 1.13 USD | +0.9% | Beat |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.16 USD | 1.14 USD | +1.8% | Beat |
Beat rate: 6/6 (100%) over reported quarters with consensus data.
PAYX valuation and analyst view
| Trailing P/E | 22.55 |
|---|---|
| Trailing EPS | 4.922 USD |
| Price / book | 10.60 |
| Dividend yield | 4.00% |
| Market cap | 39.46B |
| Analyst consensus | Hold (5 buy / 19 hold / 6 sell) |
| Avg price target | 107.8 USD |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Paychex (PAYX)'s next earnings date?
Paychex is next scheduled to report on 2026-09-29, with a consensus EPS estimate of 1.33 USD and revenue estimate of 1.63B.
Did PAYX beat earnings last quarter?
In its 2026-06-24 report, PAYX posted EPS of 1.32 USD versus a 1.31 USD estimate — a beat of 0.8%.
What is PAYX's earnings track record?
Over the last 6 reported quarters with consensus data, PAYX beat estimates 6 times (100%).
What is PAYX's current P/E ratio and EPS?
PAYX trades at a trailing P/E of 22.55 on trailing EPS of 4.921979865771812 USD.
What do analysts rate PAYX?
Analyst consensus is "Hold" across 30 ratings (0 strong buy, 5 buy, 19 hold, 6 sell, 0 strong sell). Average 12-month price target: 107.8 USD.