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Paychex (PAYX) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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PAYX Stock Forecast

Paychex (PAYX) stock forecast, based on 30 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $142.56, with a high of $165.00 and a low of $128.00. This represents a 14.92% increase from the last price of $124.05.

$115 $125 $135 $145 $155 $165 High: $165 Avg: $142.56 Low: $128 Last Closed Price: $124.05

PAYX Stock Rating

Paychex stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 30 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 4 Buy (13.33%), 21 Hold (70.00%), 5 Sell (16.67%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 30 0 5 21 4 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

PAYX Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockPaychex14.92%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 15.78%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts5611
Avg Price Target$133.00$134.17$143.55
Last Closing Price$124.05$124.05$124.05
Upside/Downside7.21%8.16%15.72%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 25-1121115
Sep, 25-1111215
Aug, 25-1121216
Jul, 25-1131318
Jun, 25-1131318
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 21, 2025Wells Fargo$128.00$127.540.36%3.18%
Oct 06, 2025Charles NabhanStephens$135.00$124.378.55%8.83%
Oct 01, 2025Morgan Stanley$132.00$126.764.13%6.41%
Oct 01, 2025BMO Capital$140.00$126.7610.44%12.86%
Sep 30, 2025Jefferies$130.00$126.762.56%4.80%
Sep 16, 2025Kevin McVeighUBS$140.00$131.626.37%12.86%
Jun 26, 2025Jefferies$140.00$137.941.49%12.86%
Jun 24, 2025Ramsey El-AssalBarclays$155.00$150.622.91%24.95%
Jun 24, 2025Peter ChristiansenCitigroup$158.00$150.624.90%27.37%
Jun 24, 2025Ashish SabadraRBC Capital$165.00$150.629.55%33.01%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 21, 2025Wells FargoUnderweightinitialise
Oct 06, 2025StephensNeutralinitialise
Sep 16, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Jun 24, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
May 23, 2025JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Mar 27, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 02, 2024UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 01, 2024JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Sep 30, 2024CitigroupUnderweightUnderweighthold
Sep 25, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 20 Dec 21 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27
Dec 20Dec 21May 23May 24May 25May 26May 27
Reported--$4.32$4.69$4.60--
Avg Forecast$2.99$3.75$4.28$4.70$4.99$5.31$5.66
High Forecast$3.02$3.78$4.32$4.72$5.01$5.38$5.82
Low Forecast$2.97$3.72$4.24$4.66$4.94$5.24$5.45
Surprise %--0.93%-0.21%-7.82%--

Revenue Forecast

$4B $4B $5B $5B $6B $7B Dec 20 Dec 21 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27
Dec 20Dec 21May 23May 24May 25May 26May 27
Reported--$5.01B$5.28B$5.57B--
Avg Forecast$4.01B$4.54B$5.00B$5.27B$5.52B$5.82B$6.15B
High Forecast$4.03B$4.57B$5.03B$5.31B$5.55B$5.89B$6.15B
Low Forecast$3.98B$4.51B$4.96B$5.26B$5.51B$5.75B$6.15B
Surprise %--0.15%0.11%1.01%--

Net Income Forecast

$500M $900M $1B $2B $2B $3B Dec 20 Dec 21 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27
Dec 20Dec 21May 23May 24May 25May 26May 27
Reported--$1.56B$1.69B$1.66B--
Avg Forecast$992.16M$1.17B$1.55B$1.63B$1.81B$1.92B$2.04B
High Forecast$1.19B$1.40B$1.56B$1.96B$1.81B$1.95B$2.11B
Low Forecast$793.73M$932.51M$1.54B$1.30B$1.79B$1.90B$1.97B
Surprise %--0.46%3.72%-8.45%--

PAYX Forecast FAQ

Is Paychex stock a buy?

Paychex stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 30 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 4 Buy, 21 Hold, 5 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Paychex is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Paychex's price target?

Paychex's price target, set by 30 Wall Street analysts, averages $142.56 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $128 at the low end to $165 at the high end, suggesting a potential 14.92% change from the previous closing price of $124.05.

How does Paychex stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Paychex's stock forecast shows a 14.92% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (15.78%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Paychex over the past three months?

  • October 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 6.67% Buy, 80.00% Hold, 6.67% Sell, 6.67% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 6.67% Buy, 73.33% Hold, 6.67% Sell, 13.33% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 6.25% Buy, 75.00% Hold, 6.25% Sell, 12.50% Strong Sell.

What is Paychex’s EPS forecast?

Paychex's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $5.31, marking a 15.43% increase from the reported $4.6 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are.

What is Paychex’s revenue forecast?

Paychex's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $5.82B, reflecting a 4.43% increase from the reported $5.57B in 2025. The forecast for.

What is Paychex’s net income forecast?

Paychex's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $1.92B, representing an 15.70% increase from the reported $1.66B in 2025. Projections indicate .