Is PAYX a good investment in 2026?

Paychex Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 20.3, with medium volatility (29.7% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of PAYX?

Based on 30-day volatility of 29.7%, PAYX has MEDIUM risk.

Paychex Inc. (PAYX) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does PAYX pay dividends?

Yes, Paychex Inc. has a dividend yield of 4.79%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$32.91B

P/E RATIO

20.3

BETA

N/A

DIV YIELD

4.79%

52W HIGH

$161.24

52W LOW

$85.45

VOLATILITY

29.7%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$93.10 → $91.85-1.34%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$144.90 → $91.85-36.6%

PAYX | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/16/2026

Industrials Sector Context

Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure companies.

METRIC	PAYX	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	20.3x	18.5x	↑ 10%
Div Yield	4.79%	1.80%	Above avg
30d Volatility	29.7%	22%	Higher risk

TOP INDUSTRIALS PEERS

CACAT HOHON

Competitors Analysis

Compare PAYX's key metrics against its main industrials sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
PAPAYX(You are here)	$91.85	$32.91B	Industrials	—
CACAT	$763.50	$357.30B	Industrials	VIEW →
HOHON	$233.23	$147.79B	Industrials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Paychex Inc. is currently trading at $91.85, which is 43.0% below its 52-week high. With a beta of N/A, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME0.1M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PAYX a good buy right now?

Paychex Inc. trades at 20.3x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 29.7% volatility.

Does PAYX pay dividends?

Yes, Paychex Inc. offers a dividend yield of 4.79%. This translates to approximately $4.40 per share annually.

How volatile is PAYX?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 29.7% and beta of N/A,PAYX is classified as Medium risk.

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Last updated: 4/16/2026, 1:33:08 PM

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