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Paychex Inc(PAYX) Stock Analysis | Technology

USD --+0.00%
Reward63Moderate
Risk38Moderate
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Strong 27% profit margin · 4.1% dividend yield
USD —+0.00 (+0.00%) Previous close · NASDAQ
Market cap 39.74Bn
Reward Ratingⓘ63 Moderate reward assessment · 75% data coverage
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Risk Ratingⓘ38 Moderate risk assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

What is Paychex Inc?

, together with its subsidiaries, provides human capital management solutions (HCM) for human resources, payroll processing, employee benefits, and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, Canada, India, and Israel.

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What is Paychex Inc?

, together with its subsidiaries, provides human capital management solutions (HCM) for human resources, payroll processing, employee benefits, and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, Canada, India, and Israel. It offers technology and advisory solutions; and payroll tax administration services. The company is listed on the NASDAQ in USA, operating in the Technology sector, with a market capitalisation of 39.74B, and a P/E ratio of 22.1x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Strong margins and consistent earnings support financial stability.
Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

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Reward: Moderate (63)

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Company Information
SectorTechnology
IndustrySoftware - Application
Market Cap39.74B
P/E Ratio22.1488
Dividend Yield4.10%
Beta0.848
Insider Activity
12M windowQuiet
Fewer than three real open-market insider trades in the last 12 months. Mechanical activity (option exercises, RSU vests) is excluded from the signal.
17 disclosures without share count
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