Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)
Company Info
US7043261079
704326107
Mar 26, 1990
Highlights
$55.81B
$4.81
32.21
5.20
$5.44B
$3.92B
$2.48B
$112.98 - $158.37
$145.01
4.42%
6.68
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
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.
Returns By Period
Paychex, Inc. had a return of 11.22% year-to-date (YTD) and 30.69% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Paychex, Inc. had an annualized return of 15.62%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.64%.
PAYX
11.22%
1.02%
11.53%
30.69%
24.70%
15.62%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.58%
-3.06%
-0.68%
8.94%
17.98%
10.64%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of PAYX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.31% | 3.38% | 1.72% | 0.43% | 11.22% | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2.20% | 1.47% | 0.15% | -3.25% | 1.96% | -1.33% | 7.98% | 3.31% | 2.28% | 3.83% | 5.68% | -4.14% | 21.31% |
| 2023 | 0.26% | -4.07% | 3.80% | -4.13% | -3.69% | 6.61% | 12.16% | -1.88% | -5.65% | -3.71% | 10.70% | -2.34% | 6.22% |
| 2022 | -13.22% | 1.10% | 14.62% | -7.14% | -1.64% | -8.04% | 12.65% | -3.27% | -9.02% | 5.44% | 5.56% | -6.83% | -13.16% |
| 2021 | -5.63% | 4.29% | 7.63% | -0.54% | 4.43% | 6.09% | 6.70% | 0.57% | -1.76% | 10.22% | -3.31% | 14.51% | 50.16% |
| 2020 | 1.55% | -9.67% | -18.79% | 8.90% | 6.55% | 4.80% | -4.24% | 6.33% | 4.32% | 3.89% | 13.25% | 0.03% | 13.25% |
| 2019 | 9.53% | 8.79% | 4.13% | 5.12% | 2.52% | -4.08% | 1.66% | -1.63% | 1.31% | 1.80% | 2.97% | -1.23% | 34.53% |
| 2018 | 0.99% | -4.57% | -5.44% | -1.66% | 9.25% | 4.22% | 1.80% | 6.13% | 0.55% | -10.30% | 8.05% | -7.93% | -1.08% |
| 2017 | -0.22% | 1.87% | -4.10% | 0.65% | 0.70% | -3.87% | 2.45% | -1.42% | 5.14% | 7.22% | 5.52% | 1.14% | 15.41% |
| 2016 | -8.69% | 7.38% | 5.10% | -3.50% | 4.87% | 9.74% | 0.40% | 2.34% | -4.62% | -3.81% | 6.79% | 3.27% | 18.98% |
| 2015 | -1.17% | 10.11% | -0.44% | -2.47% | 2.91% | -5.12% | -0.13% | -3.75% | 6.65% | 9.17% | 5.18% | -2.51% | 18.40% |
| 2014 | -7.38% | -0.14% | 2.01% | -1.85% | -0.82% | 1.09% | -0.42% | 1.56% | 6.12% | 7.08% | 1.00% | -2.62% | 4.96% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 91, PAYX is among the top 9% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Paychex, Inc. provided a 2.53% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.92 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 11 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.92 | $3.83 | $3.46 | $3.03 | $2.60 | $2.48 | $2.42 | $2.18 | $1.92 | $1.76 | $1.60 | $1.46 |
Dividend yield | 2.53% | 2.73% | 2.90% | 2.62% | 1.90% | 2.66% | 2.85% | 3.35% | 2.82% | 2.89% | 3.03% | 3.16% |
Monthly Dividends
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | ||||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $0.00 | $3.83 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.00 | $3.46 |
| 2022 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $3.03 |
| 2021 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.60 |
| 2020 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.48 |
| 2019 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.42 |
| 2018 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.18 |
| 2017 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.92 |
| 2016 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.76 |
| 2015 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.60 |
| 2014 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.46 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Payout Ratio
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
Worst Drawdowns
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.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -64.85% | Nov 22, 2000 | 428 | Aug 12, 2002 | 2818 | Oct 21, 2013 | 3246 |
| -44.15% | Feb 21, 2020 | 22 | Mar 23, 2020 | 160 | Nov 6, 2020 | 182 |
| -38.43% | Oct 14, 1996 | 118 | Apr 2, 1997 | 163 | Nov 20, 1997 | 281 |
| -33.93% | Apr 16, 1990 | 92 | Aug 23, 1990 | 57 | Nov 13, 1990 | 149 |
| -30.72% | Apr 28, 1999 | 73 | Aug 10, 1999 | 41 | Oct 7, 1999 | 114 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Paychex, Inc. volatility is 8.78%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an assessment of the market value of Paychex, Inc. compared to its peers in the Staffing & Employment Services industry.
PE Ratio
PEG Ratio
Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Paychex, Inc..
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