$PAYX
Paychex Inc
XNAS•Industrials•Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management
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Key Stats
- Price
- $125.71
- Change today
- +0.06%
- Previous close
- $125.64
- 52-week range
- $85.45 – $138.19
- Market cap
- $45.29B
- P/E ratio
- 27.92
- Dividend yield
- 3.74% ($4.76)
- Shares outstanding
- 355.7M SEC · as of 2026-06-30 · 64d
- Institutional own.
- 95.62%
- Total held
- 95.8%
- Tradeable float
- 14.8M 4% of shares · after <1% insiders + 96% institutions
- Short interest
- 19.2M ▼ -4% vs prior · as of 2026-08-14
- Days to cover
- 8.2d
- Avg daily volume
- 3.4M
- Next earnings
- Sep 29 · in 27d
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management
- Exchange
- XNAS
- 5mthin
- 1.1x
- 15mthin
- 0.9x
- 1hthin
- 0.7x
- 1D
- 0.0x
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Why is $PAYX moving today?
Here is the latest on PAYX from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for PAYX today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
Likely catalystExecutive / Board Change, from an SEC filing. Read it →Latest filing4Insider trade (Form 4)Aug 17, 2026 · 15 days agoAnalyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.
Insiders
8 buys, 20 sells last 3 months (19/47 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Simmons Christopher C Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -130 | sold 3.8% | 3K | $16K at $122.02 | Aug 14, 26 |
Doody Joseph Director | Sold (automatic/other) | -164 | sold 18% | 725 | n/a | Jul 20, 26 |
Doody Joseph Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +164 | added 0.7% | 25K | n/a | Jul 20, 26 |
Schrader Robert L. Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -3K | sold 12% | 19K | $299K at $115.09 | Jul 20, 26 |
Simmons Christopher C Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -3K | sold 43% | 3K | $303K at $115.92 | Jul 17, 26 |
Mucci Martin Director | Sold (automatic/other) | -9K | sold 2.1% | 435K | $1.1M at $113.98 | Jul 17, 26 |
Bhandari Prabha S Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -282 | sold 14% | 2K | $31K at $110.00 | Jul 15, 26 |
Schrader Robert L. Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -2K | sold 12% | 17K | $262K at $110.00 | Jul 15, 26 |
Schrader Robert L. Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +4K | added 26% | 21K | n/a | Jul 15, 26 |
Roaldsen Elizabeth Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -2K | sold 26% | 7K | $262K at $110.00 | Jul 15, 26 |
Ante Adam Brooks Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -299 | sold 0.6% | 53K | $33K at $110.00 | Jul 15, 26 |
Ante Adam Brooks Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +3K | added 6.5% | 56K | n/a | Jul 15, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
$PAYX Sentiment
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PAYX stock FAQ
Why is $PAYX moving today?
Here is the latest on PAYX from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for PAYX today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
What is the PAYX stock price today?
PAYX last traded at $125.71, up 0.06% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
When does PAYX report earnings?
Paychex Inc (PAYX) is next expected to report earnings on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, about 27 days away. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.
Does PAYX pay a dividend?
Yes. PAYX currently has a dividend yield of about 3.74% ($4.76 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live PAYX alerts?
The PAYX Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged PAYX 15 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is PAYX on?
PAYX (Paychex Inc) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $45.29B in the SERVICES-ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT sector.
Is PAYX good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge PAYX for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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