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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 $108.80, with a high of $115.00 and a low of $103.00. This represents a -4.18% decline from the last price of $113.55.

$100 $110 $120 $130 $140 $150 High: $115 Avg: $108.8 Low: $103 Last Closed Price: $113.55

PAYX Stock Rating

Paychex stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 30 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 5 Buy (16.67%), 19 Hold (63.33%), 6 Sell (20.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 30 0 6 19 5 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

PAYX Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockPaychex-4.18%
SectorTechnology Stocks 35.30%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts3521
Avg Price Target$110.33$107.80$118.62
Last Closing Price$113.55$113.55$113.55
Upside/Downside-2.84%-5.06%4.46%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jul, 26-2123118
Jun, 2611133119
May, 26-1143119
Apr, 26-1143119
Mar, 2611123118
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jul 22, 2026Kevin McVeighUBS$115.00$111.962.72%1.28%
Jul 20, 2026Ramsey El-AssalCantor Fitzgerald$107.00$112.76-5.11%-5.77%
Jun 30, 2026Morgan Stanley$109.00$99.819.21%-4.01%
Jun 25, 2026UBS$98.00$98.84-0.85%-13.69%
Jun 17, 2026Stifel Nicolaus$110.00$100.289.69%-3.13%
Mar 27, 2026James FaucetteMorgan Stanley$107.00$91.6816.71%-5.77%
Mar 13, 2026Daniel JesterBMO Capital$103.00$92.0011.96%-9.29%
Jan 26, 2026Ramsey El-AssalCantor Fitzgerald$98.00$106.19-7.71%-13.69%
Dec 22, 2025Morgan Stanley$123.00$112.289.55%8.32%
Dec 19, 2025Jefferies$110.00$112.28-2.03%-3.13%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jul 22, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 20, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldUnderweightUnderweighthold
Jun 25, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Jun 15, 2026CitigroupNeutralBuyupgrade
Jun 08, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
May 28, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Mar 26, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Mar 13, 2026BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Jan 26, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldUnderweightinitialise
Dec 22, 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$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 30 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 5 Buy, 19 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 $108.8 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $103 at the low end to $115 at the high end, suggesting a potential -4.18% change from the previous closing price of $113.55.

How does Paychex stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Paychex's stock forecast shows a -4.18% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the technology stocks sector (35.30%).

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

  • July 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 11.11% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 16.67% Sell, 5.56% Strong Sell.
  • June 2026: 5.26% Strong Buy, 5.26% Buy, 68.42% Hold, 15.79% Sell, 5.26% Strong Sell.
  • May 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 5.26% Buy, 73.68% Hold, 15.79% Sell, 5.26% 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.