Paychex (NASDAQ: PAYX) stock: the official figures
Paychex (Paychex, Inc.) is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker PAYX and belongs to the industrials sector. In fiscal 2026 it reported revenue of $6,512m and a net profit of $1,760m, according to the annual accounts it filed with the regulator. Its fiscal year ends on 31 May.
Identifiers for Paychex: SEC CIK 723531.
Fiscal 2026 figures
| Item | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6,512m | $5,572m | +16.9% |
| Operating profit | $2,511m | $2,208m | +13.7% |
| Net profit | $1,760m | $1,657m | +6.2% |
| Earnings per share | $4.90 | $4.60 | +6.5% |
| Operating margin | 38.6% | 39.6% | −1.1 pts |
| Net margin | 27.0% | 29.7% | −2.7 pts |
| Total assets | $16,175m | $16,564m | −2.4% |
| Equity | $3,735m | $4,128m | −9.5% |
| Cash | $1,088m | $1,629m | −33.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $2,557m | $1,901m | +34.5% |
Margins are calculated from the filed figures: operating profit and net profit over revenue.
10 fiscal years
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Operating profit | Net profit | Earnings per share | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,512m | $2,511m | $1,760m | $4.90 | Annual report |
| 2025 | $5,572m | $2,208m | $1,657m | $4.60 | Annual report |
| 2024 | $5,278m | $2,174m | $1,690m | $4.69 | Annual report |
| 2023 | $5,007m | $2,033m | $1,557m | $4.32 | Annual report |
| 2022 | $4,612m | $1,840m | $1,393m | $3.86 | Annual report |
| 2021 | $4,057m | $1,461m | $1,098m | $3.05 | Annual report |
| 2020 | $4,041m | $1,461m | $1,098m | $3.06 | Annual report |
| 2019 | $3,773m | $1,371m | $1,034m | $2.88 | Annual report |
| 2018 | $3,378m | $1,292m | $994.1m | $2.77 | Annual report |
| 2017 | $3,153m | $1,254m | $826.3m | $2.27 | Annual report |
The full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement are in the annual accounts of Paychex. Year by year: revenue, net income and dividends paid. Purchases and sales by its executives and directors are in insider transactions.
Dividends
In fiscal 2026, Paychex paid $1,590m in dividends, 90.3% of its net profit, according to its cash flow statement.
| Fiscal year | Dividends paid | Share of net profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,590m | 90.3% |
| 2025 | $1,449m | 87.4% |
| 2024 | $1,315m | 77.8% |
| 2023 | $1,175m | 75.5% |
| 2022 | $999.6m | 71.8% |
| 2021 | $908.7m | 82.8% |
| 2020 | $889.4m | 81.0% |
| 2019 | $826.8m | 79.9% |
| 2018 | $739.7m | 74.4% |
| 2017 | $662.3m | 80.2% |
Cash paid out as dividends during the fiscal year, including dividends to minority shareholders of subsidiaries when the company does not report them separately. It is not the dividend per share.
Members of Congress who traded Paychex
In the congressional reports read up to 9 November 2026, 11 members have disclosed 25 transactions in Paychex: April McClain Delaney (12), Josh Gottheimer (2), Lisa C. McClain (2), Marjorie Taylor Greene (2), Alan Armstrong (1), Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (1) and 5 more.
Frequently asked questions about Paychex
- How much did Paychex earn in fiscal 2026?
- Paychex reported a net profit of $1,760m for fiscal 2026, on revenue of $6,512m. The year before it reported a net profit of $1,657m.
- Does Paychex pay a dividend?
- In fiscal 2026, Paychex paid $1,590m in dividends, 90.3% of its net profit, according to its cash flow statement.
- What are the earnings per share of Paychex?
- They were $4.90 in fiscal 2026, compared with $4.60 the year before.
- Where is Paychex listed?
- Paychex is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker PAYX and belongs to the industrials sector.
- Where do the figures for Paychex come from?
- From the annual report (Form 10-K) that Paychex files with the SEC, the US securities regulator. Each fiscal year links to its filing.
Where each figure comes from
The annual accounts come from the annual report (Form 10-K) that Paychex files with the SEC, the US securities regulator. Each fiscal year in the table links to its filing. Celsmar reads the tagged figures from the document and does not adjust them: if an item is not in the filing, it is not shown. More detail in data sources and, if you spot an error, in corrections. What Celsmar is and what it costs, in its fact sheet.
Dividend per share of Paychex by fiscal year, with the filing behind every figure: Paychex dividend history.
Information prepared from the accounts the company files with the regulator, for information purposes only. It is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell. Updated on 12 November 2026.