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Paychex (PAYX) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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PAYX Stock Forecast

Paychex (PAYX) stock forecast, based on 31 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $111.00, with a high of $115.00 and a low of $107.00. This represents a -6.57% decline from the last price of $118.81.

$90 $98 $106 $114 $122 $130 High: $115 Avg: $111 Low: $107 Last Closed Price: $118.81

PAYX Stock Rating

Paychex stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 5 Buy (16.13%), 21 Hold (67.74%), 5 Sell (16.13%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 31 0 5 21 5 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

PAYX Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockPaychex-6.57%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts3419
Avg Price Target$111.67$111.50$112.21
Last Closing Price$118.81$118.81$118.81
Upside/Downside-6.01%-6.15%-5.56%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 26-2152-19
Sep, 26-2113218
Aug, 26-2123118
Jul, 26-2123118
Jun, 2611133119
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Sep 28, 2026Mark MarconRobert W. Baird$110.00$101.378.51%-7.42%
Sep 24, 2026Stifel Nicolaus$112.00$104.497.19%-5.73%
Sep 24, 2026Daniel JesterBMO Capital$113.00$104.498.14%-4.89%
Sep 09, 2026Jason KupferbergWells Fargo$111.00$116.93-5.07%-6.57%
Jul 22, 2026Kevin McVeighUBS$115.00$111.962.72%-3.21%
Jul 20, 2026Ramsey El-AssalCantor Fitzgerald$107.00$112.76-5.11%-9.94%
Jun 30, 2026Morgan Stanley$109.00$99.819.21%-8.26%
Jun 25, 2026UBS$98.00$98.84-0.85%-17.52%
Jun 17, 2026Stifel Nicolaus$110.00$100.289.69%-7.42%
Mar 27, 2026James FaucetteMorgan Stanley$107.00$91.6816.71%-9.94%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Sep 24, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 24, 2026BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Sep 17, 2026GuggenheimNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 16, 2026UBSNeutralBuyupgrade
Sep 16, 2026Wolfe ResearchPeer Performupgrade
Sep 11, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Sep 09, 2026Wells FargoUnderweightUnderweighthold
Aug 12, 2026JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Jul 30, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Jul 22, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold

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$4.90-
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%-7.72%-

Revenue Forecast

$5B $5B $6B $6B $7B $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$6.51B-
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%11.91%-

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$1.76B-
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%-8.21%-

PAYX Forecast FAQ

Is Paychex stock a buy?

Paychex stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 5 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 31 Wall Street analysts, averages $111 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $107 at the low end to $115 at the high end, suggesting a potential -6.57% change from the previous closing price of $118.81.

How does Paychex stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Paychex's stock forecast shows a -6.57% downside, 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?

  • October 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 10.53% Buy, 78.95% Hold, 10.53% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 11.11% Buy, 61.11% Hold, 16.67% Sell, 11.11% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 11.11% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 16.67% Sell, 5.56% Strong Sell.

What is Paychex’s EPS forecast?

Paychex's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2027 is $5.66, marking a 15.51% increase from the reported $4.9 in 2026..

What is Paychex’s revenue forecast?

Paychex's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2027 is $6.15B, reflecting a -5.56% decrease from the reported $6.51B in 2026.

What is Paychex’s net income forecast?

Paychex's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2027 stands at $2.04B, representing an 15.71% increase from the reported $1.76B in 2026.