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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 $154.80, with a high of $165.00 and a low of $140.00. This represents a 5.84% increase from the last price of $146.26.

$115 $125 $135 $145 $155 $165 High: $165 Avg: $154.8 Low: $140 Last Closed Price: $146.26

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
StockPaychex5.84%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 5.82%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-47
Avg Price Target-$154.50$149.71
Last Closing Price$146.26$146.26$146.26
Upside/Downside-5.63%2.36%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jul, 25-1131318
Jun, 25-1131318
May, 25-1131318
Apr, 25-1131318
Mar, 25-1141218
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jun 26, 2025Jefferies$140.00$137.941.49%-4.28%
Jun 24, 2025Ramsey El-AssalBarclays$155.00$150.622.91%5.98%
Jun 24, 2025Peter ChristiansenCitigroup$158.00$150.624.90%8.03%
Jun 24, 2025Ashish SabadraRBC Capital$165.00$150.629.55%12.81%
Mar 27, 2025Stifel Nicolaus$156.00$151.832.75%6.66%
Oct 02, 2024Kevin McVeighUBS$142.00$141.650.25%-2.91%
Sep 22, 2024Ramsey El-AssalBarclays$132.00$133.26-0.95%-9.75%
Jun 28, 2024John EadeArgus Research$135.00$118.9113.53%-7.70%
Jun 27, 2024James FaucetteMorgan Stanley$122.00$117.393.93%-16.59%
Jun 27, 2024Mark MarconRobert W. Baird$124.00$117.665.39%-15.22%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jun 24, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
May 23, 2025JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Mar 27, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 02, 2024UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 01, 2024JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Sep 30, 2024CitigroupUnderweightUnderweighthold
Sep 25, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 22, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Sep 12, 2024RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Sep 12, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold

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 $154.8 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $140 at the low end to $165 at the high end, suggesting a potential 5.84% change from the previous closing price of $146.26.

How does Paychex stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Paychex's stock forecast shows a 5.84% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (5.82%).

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

  • July 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 5.56% Buy, 72.22% Hold, 5.56% Sell, 16.67% Strong Sell.
  • June 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 5.56% Buy, 72.22% Hold, 5.56% Sell, 16.67% Strong Sell.
  • May 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 5.56% Buy, 72.22% Hold, 5.56% Sell, 16.67% 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 .