Paychex Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings

Rochester, New York-based Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) provides integrated human capital management solutions (HCM) for payroll, benefits, human resources (HR), and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses. With a market cap of approximately $40 billion, Paychex's operations span the United States, Europe, and internationally.

Paychex has significantly underperformed the broader market over the past year. PAYX stock prices have declined 20.3% on a YTD basis and 23.7% over the past 52 weeks, lagging behind the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 14.6% gains in 2025 and 12.6% returns over the past year.