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Paychex Inc. (PAYX) — Stock Research
PAYX Paychex Inc. $92.13 Stock Change Up/Down $1.87 (2.07%)
Friday, 4/17/2026 4:53 PM ET — 20 min. delayed
Trading Data
Volume 3,740,197
% Volume 95%
Shares Outstanding 358.3 M
Market Cap 33,009.0 M
Close/Open Range $90.26 – $91.22
Trade Time 4/16/2026 4:43:04 PM
Range Today $90.88 – $92.76
1 Year Range $85.45 – $161.24
% Range 9%
P/E Ratio 20
Fundamentals
Price/Sales 5.50
Debt/Equity 129.81
Price/Book 8.52
Sales $16.76 /shr
Book Value $10.81 /shr
Dividend Yield 4.79%
EPS Growth 7.45%
Beta 0.89
Industry Software - Application
Sector Technology
Volatility & Options
Volatility (20) 0.30
Volatility (50) 0.32
Volatility (100) 0.28
Volatility (250) 0.25
Put Volume 443
Call Volume 738
Put/Call Ratio 0.60
Broker Recommendations (19 Brokers)
Strong Buy 1
Moderate Buy 0
Hold 14
Moderate Sell 0
Strong Sell 4
Average Recommendation
1.00 strong buy — 5.00 strong sell
This Week 3.3
Last Week 3.4
Change 0.0
Earnings Per Share
Last Quarter $1.71
Surprise 1.79%
Next Quarter (Est.) $1.32
This Fiscal Year $5.50
Next Fiscal Year $5.91

About Paychex Inc. (PAYX)

Paychex Inc. trades on the stock market under the ticker symbol PAYX in the Technology sector, specifically within the Software - Application industry. This stock research page provides a comprehensive snapshot of fundamental data, trading activity, and analyst sentiment.

Key Data Points Explained

  • P/E Ratio: Price-to-earnings ratio measures the stock price relative to its earnings per share — a core valuation metric.
  • Dividend Yield: The annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current stock price.
  • Volatility: Historical volatility over 20, 50, 100, and 250-day windows shows how much the stock price fluctuates — essential for option pricing.
  • Put/Call Ratio: Compares put option volume to call option volume, indicating market sentiment (above 1.0 = bearish, below 1.0 = bullish).
  • Broker Recommendations: Aggregated analyst ratings from strong buy to strong sell, plus week-over-week changes.

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