Paychex, Inc.

Paychex, Inc.

PAYXยทNASDAQ

$98.45

-2.3%
IndustrialsStaffing & Employment Services

Paychex, Inc. provides integrated human capital management solutions for human resources (HR), payroll, benefits, and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, and India. It offers payroll processing services; payroll tax administration services; employee payment services; and regulatory compliance services, such as new-hire reporting and garnishment processing. The company also provides HR solutions, including payroll, employer compliance, HR and employee benefits administration, risk management outsourcing, and the on-site availability of a professionally trained HR representative; and retirement services administration, including plan implementation, ongoing compliance with government regulations, employee and employer reporting, participant and employer online access, electronic funds transfer, and other administrative services. In addition, it offers cloud-based HR administration software products for employee benefits management and administration, time and attendance, digital communication solutions, recruiting, and onboarding solutions; plan administration outsourcing and state unemployment insurance services; various business services to small to medium-sized businesses comprising payroll funding and outsourcing services, which include payroll processing, invoicing, and tax preparation; and payment processing services, financial fitness programs, and a small-business loan resource center. Further, the company provides insurance services for property and casualty coverage, such as workers' compensation, business-owner policies, cyber security protection, and commercial auto, as well as health and benefits coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life. It markets and sells its services primarily through its direct sales force. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$35.27B
EPS4.6000
P/E Ratio34.32
Earnings Date06/24/2026
3Y+30.0%
5Y+35.0%
10Y+92.0%
3Y+159.0%
5Y-576.0%
10Y+5727.0%
3Y-362.0%
5Y-272.0%
10Y-358.0%
PAYX

Paychex, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income1.66B
Depreciation & Amortization209.50M
Stock-Based Compensation111.80M
Change in Working Capital-280.70M
Others269.00M
Capital Expenditures-191.80M
Free Cash Flow1.76B

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

106.2%

Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.

CapEx Intensity

9.8%

Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.

FCF Growth Trend

+1.3%

Flat FCF growth. Stable but not expandingโ€”monitor for signs of business maturity or temporary headwinds.

Working Capital Impact

-$280.70M

Minimal working capital impact on FCF. Changes in operating assets and liabilities well-managed.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Asset-light with strong cash conversion: Low capital requirements combined with efficient cash generation creates significant shareholder value through dividends, buybacks, or strategic investments.

Paychex, Inc. Cash Flow Statement

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CASH FLOW SUMMARY
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SEC Filings

PAYX - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
10-Q

10-Q 2026 Q1

Q1

March 26, 2026
February 28, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

March 25, 2026
March 25, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

January 26, 2026
January 23, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

January 20, 2026
January 16, 2026
2026
10-Q

10-Q 2025 Q4

Q4

December 22, 2025
November 30, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2025

N/A

December 19, 2025
December 19, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2025

N/A

October 14, 2025
October 09, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2025

N/A

September 30, 2025
September 30, 2025
2025
10-Q

10-Q 2025 Q3

Q3

September 30, 2025
August 31, 2025
2025
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2025

N/A

August 29, 2025
October 09, 2025
2025
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