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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 $121.56, with a high of $140.00 and a low of $98.00. This represents a 14.47% increase from the last price of $106.19.

$95 $106 $117 $128 $139 $150 High: $140 Avg: $121.56 Low: $98 Last Closed Price: $106.19

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%), 20 Hold (66.67%), 6 Sell (20.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 30 0 6 20 4 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

PAYX Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockPaychex14.47%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1819
Avg Price Target$98.00$117.13$132.42
Last Closing Price$106.19$106.19$106.19
Upside/Downside-7.71%10.30%24.70%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 26-1132117
Dec, 25-1132117
Nov, 25-1132117
Oct, 25-1121115
Sep, 25-1111215
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 26, 2026Ramsey El-AssalCantor Fitzgerald$98.00$106.19-7.71%-7.71%
Dec 22, 2025Morgan Stanley$123.00$112.289.55%15.83%
Dec 19, 2025Jefferies$110.00$112.28-2.03%3.59%
Dec 17, 2025David GrossmanStifel Nicolaus$126.00$115.229.36%18.66%
Dec 09, 2025BMO Capital$121.00$112.457.60%13.95%
Dec 09, 2025Wells Fargo$116.00$112.453.16%9.24%
Dec 07, 2025Jefferies$118.00$112.065.30%11.12%
Dec 05, 2025Ashish SabadraRBC Capital$125.00$113.3110.32%17.71%
Oct 21, 2025Wells Fargo$128.00$127.540.36%20.54%
Oct 06, 2025Charles NabhanStephens$135.00$124.378.55%27.13%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 26, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldUnderweightinitialise
Dec 22, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Dec 05, 2025RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Dec 01, 2025Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Oct 21, 2025Wells FargoUnderweightinitialise
Oct 06, 2025StephensNeutralinitialise
Sep 16, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Jun 24, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
May 23, 2025JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Mar 27, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

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

Revenue Forecast

$5B $5B $5B $6B $6B $7B Dec 21 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27
Dec 21May 23May 24May 25May 26May 27
Reported-$5.01B$5.28B$5.57B--
Avg Forecast$4.54B$5.00B$5.27B$5.52B$5.82B$6.15B
High Forecast$4.57B$5.03B$5.31B$5.55B$5.89B$6.15B
Low Forecast$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 21 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27
Dec 21May 23May 24May 25May 26May 27
Reported-$1.56B$1.69B$1.66B--
Avg Forecast$1.17B$1.55B$1.63B$1.81B$1.92B$2.04B
High Forecast$1.40B$1.56B$1.96B$1.81B$1.95B$2.11B
Low Forecast$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, 20 Hold, 6 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 $121.56 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $98 at the low end to $140 at the high end, suggesting a potential 14.47% change from the previous closing price of $106.19.

How does Paychex stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Paychex's stock forecast shows a 14.47% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%).

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

  • January 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 5.88% Buy, 76.47% Hold, 11.76% Sell, 5.88% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 5.88% Buy, 76.47% Hold, 11.76% Sell, 5.88% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 5.88% Buy, 76.47% Hold, 11.76% Sell, 5.88% 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 .