Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Paychex, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) has returned -17.03% so far this year and -38.18% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PAYX has returned 8.70% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, PAYX's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.64%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Sep 1998 with a return of +35.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -18.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, PAYX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +18.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -19.5%.

Paychex, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 13.00%, beta of 0.95, and R² of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

• This stock captured 113.01% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 71.20% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• R² of 0.27 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

PAYX ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Paychex, Inc. provided a 4.69% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.32 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Paychex, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Paychex, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Paychex, Inc. was 64.85%, occurring on Aug 12, 2002. Recovery took 2818 trading sessions.

The current Paychex, Inc. drawdown is 40.74%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Paychex, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Paychex, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.