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Analyst Sentiment

Analysts are neutral — opinion is divided on direction.

Consensus Rating
Hold
19 analysts·Moderate coverage
16%
Rating Distribution
Strong Buy
00%
Buy
316%
Hold
1158%
Sell
526%
Strong Sell
00%

Analyst ratings reflect Wall Street opinion, not guarantees. Historical accuracy varies by firm and sector.

Earnings & Revenue Estimates

Earnings Surprises

Recent Analyst Actions

Jan 26, 2026Cantor Fitzgerald
Paychex initiated with an Underweight at Cantor Fitzgerald
Target:$98.00
-7.7%from $106.19
Dec 22, 2025Morgan Stanley
Paychex price target lowered to $123 from $133 at Morgan Stanley
Target:$123.00
+9.5%from $112.28
Dec 19, 2025Jefferies
Paychex price target lowered to $110 from $118 at Jefferies
Target:$110.00
-2.0%from $112.28
Dec 17, 2025Stifel Nicolaus
Paychex (PAYX) PT Lowered to $126 at Stifel
Target:$126.00
+9.4%from $115.22
Dec 9, 2025BMO Capital
Paychex price target lowered to $121 from $140 at BMO Capital
Target:$121.00
+7.6%from $112.45
Dec 9, 2025Wells Fargo
Paychex price target lowered to $116 from $128 at Wells Fargo
Target:$116.00
+3.2%from $112.45
Dec 7, 2025Jefferies
Paychex price target lowered to $118 from $130 at Jefferies
Target:$118.00
+5.3%from $112.06
Dec 5, 2025RBC Capital
RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform Rating on Paychex (PAYX)
Target:$125.00
+10.3%from $113.31
Oct 21, 2025Wells Fargo
Paychex initiated with an Underweight at Wells Fargo
Target:$128.00
+0.4%from $127.54
Oct 6, 2025Stephens
Paychex initiated with an Equal Weight at Stephens
Target:$135.00
+8.5%from $124.37
Oct 1, 2025Morgan Stanley
Paychex price target lowered to $132 from $148 at Morgan Stanley
Target:$132.00
+4.1%from $126.76
Oct 1, 2025BMO Capital
Paychex price target lowered to $140 from $143 at BMO Capital
Target:$140.00
+10.4%from $126.76
Sep 30, 2025Jefferies
Paychex price target lowered to $130 from $140 at Jefferies
Target:$130.00
+2.6%from $126.76
Sep 16, 2025UBS
Paychex price target lowered to $140 from $148 at UBS
Target:$140.00
+6.4%from $131.62
Jun 26, 2025Jefferies
Paychex price target lowered to $140 from $155 at Jefferies
Target:$140.00
+1.5%from $137.94
Jun 24, 2025RBC Capital
Paychex Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
Target:$165.00
+9.5%from $150.62
Jun 24, 2025Barclays
Paychex Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
Target:$155.00
+2.9%from $150.62
Jun 24, 2025Citigroup
Paychex Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
Target:$158.00
+4.9%from $150.62
Mar 27, 2025Stifel Nicolaus
Paychex price target raised to $156 from $141 at Stifel
Target:$156.00
+2.7%from $151.83
Oct 2, 2024UBS
Paychex price target raised to $142 from $125 at UBS
Target:$142.00
+0.2%from $141.65
Sep 22, 2024Barclays
Paychex price target raised to $132 from $118 at Barclays
Target:$132.00
-0.9%from $133.26
Jun 28, 2024Argus Research
Paychex's recent weakness offers buying opportunity, says Argus
Target:$135.00
+13.5%from $118.91
Jun 27, 2024Morgan Stanley
Paychex price target lowered to $122 from $125 at Morgan Stanley
Target:$122.00
+3.9%from $117.39
Jun 27, 2024Robert W. Baird
Paychex (PAYX) PT Lowered to $124 at Baird
Target:$124.00
+5.4%from $117.66
Jun 26, 2024Evercore ISI
Paychex (PAYX) PT Raised to $130 at Evercore ISI
Target:$130.00
+10.7%from $117.39

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