Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)

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104.49

-10.04 (-8.77%)

At close: Sep 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

105.50

+1.01 (0.97%)

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23.09.2026

Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

23.09.2026

Why Paychex Stock Dropped Today

Paychex met on revenue and beat on earnings in Q1. Paychex grew earnings twice as fast as sales -- but the quality of its earnings is questionable.

23.09.2026

Paychex Q1 Review: AI Is Still An Unproven Growth Lever

Paychex, Inc. reported Q1 FY27 results with 6% revenue growth to $1.63B, meeting expectations but underwhelming in its core management solutions segment. I maintain a neutral rating on PAYX, as current growth rates and reaffirmed guidance for FY27 do not excite or suggest near-term acceleration. AI initiatives, particularly WISE Hire, are central to PAYX's future growth thesis, aiming to boost client value, retention, and margins, though monetization is still early.

23.09.2026

Paychex Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Paychex NASDAQ: PAYX reported a solid start to fiscal 2027, posting first-quarter revenue growth of 6% and double-digit gains in operating income and earnings per share as growth in its professional employer organization, or PEO, and insurance businesses outpaced expectations.

23.09.2026

Paychex Q1 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates, Increase Y/Y

PAYX beats Q1 earnings and revenue estimates as PEO growth, higher revenue per client and margin expansion lift the results.

23.09.2026

Compared to Estimates, Paychex (PAYX) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Paychex (PAYX) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended August 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

23.09.2026

Paychex (PAYX) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Paychex (PAYX) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.34 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.33 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.22 per share a year ago.

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Ticker	Brokerage Firm	Ratings Change	Price Target	Date
PAYX	Wolfe Research	Peer Perform	undefined >> undefined	September 16th 2026
PAYX	Stephens	Equal Weight	undefined >> $132	September 4th 2026

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23.09.2026

Paychex Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results

Delivered double-digit diluted EPS growth supported by strong PEO and Insurance Solutions revenue growth Strong expansion of industry-leading operating margins Advanced AI leadership and launched WISE Hire agentic recruiting solution ROCHESTER, N.Y. , Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paychex (Nasdaq: PAYX), a leading provider of expert-enabled HR, payroll, and benefits, today reported results for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2026 (the "first quarter") of the fiscal year ending May 31, 2027 ("fiscal 2027").

23.09.2026

Paychex Introduces Agentic AI Recruiting Capabilities Through WISE Hire

New solution enhances multi-channel candidate sourcing, recruiting workflow automation, candidate matching support, and hiring expertise to help businesses hire faster while maintaining decision-making authority Paychex launches AI-agent platform built for front-line workers to help customers hire more quickly and effectively Solution is available as both a standalone offering and integrated within Paychex's HCM platforms WISE Hire is accessible through WISE, the company's AI engine spanning embedded intelligence, personal assistants, and AI agents ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paychex (Nasdaq: PAYX), a leading provider of expert-enabled HR, payroll, and benefits, today introduced WISE Hire, an AI-native recruiting solution that helps businesses find and hire qualified talent 4x faster on average.

15.09.2026

Paychex's WISE Named a 2026 Top HR Product of the Year by HR Executive

The company's agentic AI engine recognized for industry innovation and impact Paychex WISE recognized as one HR Executive's Top HR Products of the Year in 2026 Built on Paychex's trusted HR, payroll, and workforce expertise, WISE combines embedded AI capabilities with expert guidance to proactively identify issues, automate workflows, and drive better business outcomes ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paychex (Nasdaq: PAYX), a leading provider of expert-enabled HR, payroll, and benefits, today announced that WISE (Workforce Intelligence Strengthened by Expertise), the company's AI-powered intelligence engine, has been named a Top HR Product by HR Executive.

01.09.2026

Stable Employment Levels Continue for U.S. Small Businesses in August

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The pace of job growth (99.13) among small businesses in the U.S. remained consistent in August, according to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, which reports on employers with fewer than 50 employees.

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