Paychex Inc (PAYX)
Industrials ยท Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management
Paychex Inc (PAYX) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since August 26, 1983. SentiSense covers Paychex Inc in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management. John B. Gibson Jr. is its chief executive officer. The company reports 17,600 employees, and its corporate website is www.paychex.com.
About Paychex Inc
Paychex is a cloud-based human capital management provider offering payroll, compliance, talent management, benefits administration, and retirement services. The firm also provides HR outsourcing services, including professional employer organization, or PEO, offerings, enabling clients to reduce HR overhead. Paychex primarily targets small and midsize businesses, although its acquisition of Paycor in 2025 signals the firm's aspirations to expand into the midmarket segment, serving firms with more than 100 employees. As of fiscal 2026, Paychex has approximately 840,000 clients and manages payroll for one in 11 workers in the United States.
Latest reported results
Paychex, Inc. reported revenue of $1.63 billion for Q1 FY2027, up 5.9% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,514 institutions reported holding PAYX, with 294.4 million shares worth $29.0 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, Capital Group and BlackRock. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Paychex Inc do?
Paychex is a cloud-based human capital management provider offering payroll, compliance, talent management, benefits administration, and retirement services.
What sector is PAYX in?
SentiSense classifies Paychex Inc in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management.
Where does PAYX stock trade?
Paychex Inc (PAYX) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since August 26, 1983.
Who is the CEO of Paychex Inc?
John B. Gibson Jr. is the chief executive officer of Paychex Inc.