Paychex handles payroll, HR and benefits for small and mid-size businesses.
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) is expected to report earnings on Friday, December 18, 2026, after the close. Estimated release time 08:39 ET. Consensus EPS estimate is $1.30.
| Report date | Quarter | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | Aug 2026 qtr | $1.32 | $1.34 | +1.5% | $1.63B |
| 2026-06-24 | May 2026 qtr | $1.31 | $1.18 | -9.9% | $1.61B |
| 2026-03-26 | Feb 2026 qtr | $1.67 | $1.56 | -6.6% | $1.81B |
| 2025-12-19 | Nov 2025 qtr | $1.23 | $1.10 | -10.6% | $1.56B |
| 2025-09-30 | Aug 2025 qtr | $1.20 | $1.07 | -10.8% | $1.54B |
| 2025-06-25 | May 2025 qtr | $1.19 | $0.82 | — | $1.43B |
| 2025-03-26 | Feb 2025 qtr | $1.48 | $1.44 | -2.7% | $1.51B |
| 2024-12-19 | Nov 2024 qtr | $1.13 | $1.15 | +1.8% | $1.32B |
PAYX has beaten consensus EPS in 2 of its last 7 scored quarters.
Highlights from PAYX's Sep 23 report: EPS of $1.34 — in line with the $1.32 estimate; revenue of $1.63B — in line with the $1.63B consensus. Focus now shifts to client growth and float revenue.
PAYX pays a quarterly dividend, currently yielding 3.82%.
| Ex-dividend date | Amount | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | $1.19 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2026-05-13 | $1.19 | 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-01-28 | $1.08 | 2026-02-27 |
| 2025-11-07 | $1.08 | 2025-11-26 |
| 2025-07-21 | $1.08 | 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-05-12 | $1.08 | 2025-05-29 |