Paychex (NASDAQ: PAYX) net income
Paychex reported a net profit of $1,760m for fiscal 2026, 6.2% more than in fiscal 2025 ($1,657m). Its net margin was 27.0%. Earnings per share were $4.90.
Net income by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Net income | Change | Net margin | Earnings per share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,760m | +6.2% | 27.0% | $4.90 |
| 2025 | $1,657m | −2.0% | 29.7% | $4.60 |
| 2024 | $1,690m | +8.5% | 32.0% | $4.69 |
| 2023 | $1,557m | +11.8% | 31.1% | $4.32 |
| 2022 | $1,393m | +26.9% | 30.2% | $3.86 |
| 2021 | $1,098m | −0.1% | 27.1% | $3.05 |
| 2020 | $1,098m | +6.2% | 27.2% | $3.06 |
| 2019 | $1,034m | +4.1% | 27.4% | $2.88 |
| 2018 | $994.1m | +20.3% | 29.4% | $2.77 |
| 2017 | $826.3m | — | 26.2% | $2.27 |
The change compares each fiscal year with the one before and is not calculated when the previous year closed with a loss. Net margin is net income over revenue from the same filing. Figures are in millions of US dollars, except per-share amounts.
Questions about the net income of Paychex
- How much did Paychex earn in fiscal 2026?
- Paychex reported a net profit of $1,760m for fiscal 2026. In fiscal 2025 it reported a net profit of $1,657m.
- What are the earnings per share of Paychex?
- They were $4.90 in fiscal 2026, compared with $4.60 in fiscal 2025.
- What is the net margin of Paychex?
- In fiscal 2026 its net profit was 27.0% of its revenue.
- What was the most profitable year for Paychex?
- Of its last 10 fiscal years, fiscal 2026, with $1,760m.
- 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
From the annual report (Form 10-K) that Paychex files with the SEC. The filing for each fiscal year: 2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017. More on Paychex: the Paychex page · annual accounts · revenue · dividends paid · insider transactions.
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.