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$PAYX

Paychex Inc

XNASIndustrialsServices-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management

$125.71
+0.06%+$0.070
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
14.8M
Next earnings
Sep 29 · in 27d
$125.71+0.06%+$0.0700Prev $125.64LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is PAYX up today? It is at $125.71 (+0.06%), and our scanner flagged it 15 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment PAYX spikes, and full due diligence on PAYX — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$125.71
Change today
+0.06%
Previous close
$125.64
52-week range
$85.45 – $138.19
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$45.29B
P/E ratio
27.92
Dividend yield
3.74% ($4.76)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
355.7M
SEC · as of 2026-06-30 · 64d
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2025-08-29
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
Classification
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management
Exchange
XNAS
Relative volumevs this time of day
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 ago
Why is $PAYX moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileLow float · 14.8M shShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusHold13 analysts
Avg target $114.27(-9% downside)
Range $95 - $150
1 buy9 hold3 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

8 buys, 20 sells last 3 months (19/47 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Simmons Christopher C
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-130sold 3.8%3K$16K
at $122.02
Aug 14, 26
Doody Joseph
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-164sold 18%725n/aJul 20, 26
Doody Joseph
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+164added 0.7%25Kn/aJul 20, 26
Schrader Robert L.
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-3Ksold 12%19K$299K
at $115.09
Jul 20, 26
Simmons Christopher C
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-3Ksold 43%3K$303K
at $115.92
Jul 17, 26
Mucci Martin
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-9Ksold 2.1%435K$1.1M
at $113.98
Jul 17, 26
Bhandari Prabha S
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-282sold 14%2K$31K
at $110.00
Jul 15, 26
Schrader Robert L.
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-2Ksold 12%17K$262K
at $110.00
Jul 15, 26
Schrader Robert L.
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+4Kadded 26%21Kn/aJul 15, 26
Roaldsen Elizabeth
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-2Ksold 26%7K$262K
at $110.00
Jul 15, 26
Ante Adam Brooks
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-299sold 0.6%53K$33K
at $110.00
Jul 15, 26
Ante Adam Brooks
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+3Kadded 6.5%56Kn/aJul 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

Neutral
Bearish50Bullish
📰 News: 0 bull · 0 bearToday: +0.1%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$PAYX Activity

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Alert· 18h ago -0.4% vs EMA
$PAYX near 200 EMA: -0.40% from 200 EMA at 2:05 PM ET
at $125.55
Alert· 18h ago 6.1× RVOL
PAYX hit 6.099x RVOL at 2:05 PM ET
at $125.55
Alert· 19h ago -0.8% vs EMA
$PAYX near 200 EMA: -0.82% from 200 EMA at 12:35 PM ET
at $125.57
Alert· 19h ago 13.4× RVOL
PAYX hit 13.426x RVOL at 12:35 PM ET
at $125.57
Alert· 21h ago -1.05%
$PAYX moved -1.05% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:00 AM ET
at $126.12
Alert· 1d ago +0.3% vs EMA
PAYX 200EMA (1m) Trending · 83 bars · L3 · +0.28% above EMA · slope +0.05%
at $127.35
Alert· 1d ago +0.4% vs EMA
PAYX 200EMA (5m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +0.40% above EMA · slope +0.06%
at $127.13
Alert· 1d ago +0.1% vs EMA
PAYX 50EMA (1m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +0.07% above EMA · slope +0.10%
at $127.13
Alert· 1d ago 14.3× RVOL
PAYX hit 14.257x RVOL at 10:05 AM ET
at $125.91
Alert· 12d ago +0.7% vs EMA
PAYX 200EMA (1m) Trending · 63 bars · L3 · +0.73% above EMA · slope +0.13%
at $124.02
Alert· 12d ago +0.3% vs EMA
PAYX 50EMA (1m) Trending · 62 bars · L3 · +0.32% above EMA · slope +0.25%
at $124.02
Alert· 12d ago +0.2% vs EMA
$PAYX near 200 EMA: +0.20% from 200 EMA at 11:00 AM ET
at $123.05
Alert· 12d ago 14.0× RVOL
PAYX hit 13.998x RVOL at 11:00 AM ET
at $123.05
Alert· 13d ago +0.4% vs EMA
PAYX 200EMA (5m) Trending · 69 bars · L3 · +0.40% above EMA · slope +0.12%
at $122.51
Alert· 13d ago 43.2× RVOL
PAYX hit 43.188x RVOL at 12:31 PM ET
at $122.75
Alert· 14d ago +1.15%
$PAYX moved +1.15% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:27 AM ET
at $120.92
Alert· 19d ago +3.5% vs EMA
PAYX 200EMA (5m) Trending · 72 bars · L3 · +3.50% above EMA · slope +0.39%
at $125.40
Alert· 19d ago +2.8% vs EMA
PAYX 50EMA (5m) Trending · 71 bars · L3 · +2.80% above EMA · slope +0.92%
at $125.87
Alert· 19d ago +3.2% vs EMA
PAYX 200EMA (1m) Trending · 243 bars · L5 · +3.20% above EMA · slope +0.39%
at $125.87
Alert· 19d ago 2.0× RVOL
PAYX hit 2.036x RVOL at 3:35 PM ET
at $125.56
Alert· 19d ago +1.4% vs EMA
$PAYX near 200 EMA: +1.40% from 200 EMA at 2:45 PM ET
at $123.36
Alert· 19d ago +1.19%
$PAYX moved +1.19% in 1 min (Level 1) at 2:45 PM ET
at $123.36
Alert· 19d ago 2.6× RVOL
PAYX hit 2.621x RVOL at 9:30 AM ET
at $121.54
Alert· 20d ago -0.3% vs EMA
$PAYX near 200 EMA: -0.30% from 200 EMA at 1:59 PM ET
at $119.56
Alert· 20d ago 3.2× RVOL
PAYX hit 3.169x RVOL at 1:59 PM ET
at $119.56

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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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