PAYX

Paychex Inc
Data: 2026-08-21
$124.475
Price
1.27%
Change
$141.19
52W High
$85.45
52W Low

Paychex is a technology company providing human capital management solutions, enabling clients to better implement payroll, talent, time, tax, and benefits administration. It has a diverse set of product offerings addressing client needs. Aside from its traditional cloud-based payroll and HCM software offering, which accounts for close to half of total revenue, the company provides outsourcing options. Paychex's administrative service organization and professional employer organization accounts generate over 40% of sales. The balance of revenue is generated through retirement services, insurance solutions, and other products. In fiscal 2025, the company had 800,000 clients and almost 2.5 million worksite employees across its ASO and PEO.

Quick Stats
Aug 21, 2026

38.9

AI Score

SELL

0.71

Volume Ratio

Sep 29, 2026

Next Earnings

19

+ve Days (30d)

11

-ve Days (30d)

PAYX Stock Summary

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

PAYX is currently trading at $124.475, positioned above its 200-day moving average of $103.4, indicating a long-term uptrend. The stock has a 52-week range of $85.45 to $141.1868.

Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $110.99, which is below the current price, signaling bullish near-term momentum. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 64.129, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.

Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is 0.171, which is positive, indicating accumulation by institutional investors. Our AI-powered investment score rates PAYX at 38.9/100 with a SELL recommendation.

PAYX (Paychex Inc) Indicators

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Indicator Value
RSI(14) 64.129
CMF (20) 0.171
ROC (10) 3.695
ADX (14) 33.689
Indicator Value
MACD (12,26,9) 3.288
AROONOSC (14) 57.143
WILLAMS %R (14) -13.207
MFI (14) 72.205
PAYX Technical Chart
  • Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
  • SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
  • Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
  • Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
  • Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
  • Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
  • Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
  • Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators

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Volume Profile Analysis

Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure

PAYX Price vs Max Options Open Interest
PAYX Max Change In Options Open Interest

PAYX Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)

24th August 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)

Type Expiration Strike OI Change in
OI
Volume Ask PC Delta Vega Volatility % change Track

PAYX Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)

24th August 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)

Type Expiration Strike OI Change in
OI
Volume Ask PC Delta Vega Volatility % change Track

PAYX Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)

24th August 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)

Type Expiration Strike OI Change in
OI
Volume Ask PC Delta Vega Volatility % change Track

PAYX Most Active Options by Volume(near term)

24th August 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)

Type Expiration Strike Volume OI Change in
OI
Ask PC Delta Vega Volatility % change Track

Paychex Inc is above both the 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bullish.

PAYX Moving Averages Analysis

Paychex Inc has been above 50 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 50 day sma was on Aug 21, 2026

Paychex Inc has been above 200 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 200 day sma was on Aug 21, 2026

PAYX (Paychex Inc) Simple Moving Averages

Moving Averages are last updated Aug 21, 2026

Days MA
10 121.86
20 120.15
30 117.48
50 110.99
100 102.27
200 103.4

PAYX Fundamental Analysis

P/E (Forward) 19.8413
P/E (Trailing) 24.5
Market Cap ($) 43.6 billion
Earnings/Share ($) 5
Net Profit Margin (%) 0.2663
Dividend/Share ($) --
EPS Estimate Current Year ($) 5.4963
EPS Estimate Next Year ($) 5.8956
WallStreet Target Price ($) 111.00
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