Paychex, Inc.
PAYXNASDAQIndustrials● Active
$98.94
$-1.59(-1.58%)
Market Cap$35.4B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$161.24
52W Low$85.45
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) Earnings: Dates, EPS & Revenue History
Quarterly EPS vs. estimates, revenue surprises, next earnings date, and analyst consensus.
PAYX · earnings · updated Jun 8, 2026
Latest Earnings
Q1 FY2026Report Date: Mar 25, 2026EPS Actual
$1.71
Est. $1.67 · +2.4%
Revenue
$1.81B
Est. $1.78B · +1.5%
Fiscal Period
Q1 FY2026
FY ends December
Report Date
Mar 25, 2026
After Market Close
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PAYX reports quarterly as a NASDAQ-listed Staffing & Employment Services company. Fiscal year ends in December. Data: FMP · Updated hourly.
Next Earnings Date
Days Away
85
days
Expected Date
Sep 1, 2026
Fiscal Period
Q3 FY2026
Release Time
◌ Time TBD (Unconfirmed)EPS Est.
—
Rev. $0.58B
Days Away85
Expected DateSep 1, 2026
Fiscal PeriodQ3 FY2026
Release TimeTime TBD (Unconfirmed)
EPS Est.—
Rev. Est.$0.58B
EPS & Revenue vs. Estimates
Actual (Beat)
Actual (Miss)
Estimated
Earnings History
| Period | Report Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | EPS Surpr. | Revenue | Rev. Est. | Rev. Surpr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◌ Q2 FY2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | $1.32 | — | — | — | $1.60B | — |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | $1.67 | $1.71 | +2.4% | $1.81B | $1.78B | +1.5% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $1.23 | $1.26 | +2.4% | $1.56B | $1.55B | +0.3% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $1.20 | $1.22 | +1.7% | $1.54B | $1.54B | +0.1% |
| — Q2 FY2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $1.19 | $1.19 | +0.0% | $1.43B | $1.44B | -1.1% |
| — Q1 FY2025 | Mar 26, 2025 | $1.48 | $1.49 | +0.7% | $1.51B | $1.51B | +0.0% |
| — Q4 FY2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | $1.13 | $1.14 | +0.9% | $1.32B | $1.31B | +0.3% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | $1.14 | $1.16 | +1.8% | $1.32B | $1.31B | +0.3% |
Q2 FY2026
Jun 24, 2026
EPS Actual
—
EPS Est.
$1.32
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
—
Q1 FY2026
Mar 25, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$1.71
EPS Est.
$1.67
EPS Surpr.
+2.4%
Revenue
$1.81B
Q4 FY2025
Dec 19, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$1.26
EPS Est.
$1.23
EPS Surpr.
+2.4%
Revenue
$1.56B
Q3 FY2025
Sep 30, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$1.22
EPS Est.
$1.20
EPS Surpr.
+1.7%
Revenue
$1.54B
Q2 FY2025
Jun 25, 2025
EPS Actual
$1.19
EPS Est.
$1.19
EPS Surpr.
+0.0%
Revenue
$1.43B
Q1 FY2025
Mar 26, 2025
EPS Actual
$1.49
EPS Est.
$1.48
EPS Surpr.
+0.7%
Revenue
$1.51B
Q4 FY2024
Dec 19, 2024
EPS Actual
$1.14
EPS Est.
$1.13
EPS Surpr.
+0.9%
Revenue
$1.32B
Q4 FY2024
Oct 1, 2024Beat
EPS Actual
$1.16
EPS Est.
$1.14
EPS Surpr.
+1.8%
Revenue
$1.32B
Analyst Estimates
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY2028 | $1.53 | $1.55 | $1.56 | 8 |
| Q1 FY2028 | $1.90 | $1.92 | $1.93 | 8 |
| Q4 FY2027 | $1.43 | $1.45 | $1.46 | 7 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $1.39 | $1.40 | $1.41 | 7 |
| Q2 FY2027 | $1.42 | $1.43 | $1.44 | 7 |
| Q1 FY2027 | $1.78 | $1.80 | $1.82 | 7 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY2028 | $1.8B | $1.8B | $1.8B | 2 |
| Q1 FY2028 | $2.0B | $2.0B | $2.0B | 2 |
| Q4 FY2027 | $1.7B | $1.7B | $1.7B | 3 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $1.7B | $1.7B | $1.7B | 4 |
| Q2 FY2027 | $1.7B | $1.7B | $1.7B | 5 |
| Q1 FY2027 | $1.9B | $1.9B | $1.9B | 6 |
Earnings Price Reaction
Closing price one trading day before vs. one trading day after each earnings release.
| Period | Report Date | EPS Beat/Miss | Price Before | Price After | 1D Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | +2.4% | $90.61 | $93.36 | +3.03% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | +2.4% | $114.24 | $112.28 | -1.72% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | +1.7% | $128.53 | $126.76 | -1.38% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | +0.0% | $152.25 | $137.94 | -9.40% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2025 | Mar 26, 2025 | +0.7% | $144.13 | $150.19 | +4.20% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | +0.9% | $135.86 | $137.81 | +1.44% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | +1.8% | $134.19 | $140.79 | +4.92% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | +1.8% | $125.03 | $117.39 | -6.11% |
Q1 FY2026+3.03%
Report Date
Mar 25, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+2.4%
Price Before
$90.61
Price After
$93.36
Q4 FY2025-1.72%
Report Date
Dec 19, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+2.4%
Price Before
$114.24
Price After
$112.28
Q3 FY2025-1.38%
Report Date
Sep 30, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+1.7%
Price Before
$128.53
Price After
$126.76
Q2 FY2025-9.40%
Report Date
Jun 25, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+0.0%
Price Before
$152.25
Price After
$137.94
Q1 FY2025+4.20%
Report Date
Mar 26, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+0.7%
Price Before
$144.13
Price After
$150.19
Q4 FY2024+1.44%
Report Date
Dec 19, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+0.9%
Price Before
$135.86
Price After
$137.81
Q4 FY2024+4.92%
Report Date
Oct 1, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+1.8%
Price Before
$134.19
Price After
$140.79
Q2 FY2024-6.11%
Report Date
Jun 26, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+1.8%
Price Before
$125.03
Price After
$117.39
Avg Beat Reaction-0.63%
Beat Rate8 / 8 quarters
Largest Move-9.40% (Q2 FY2025)
Data: FMP /historical-price-eod/full · field: close
About Earnings & Data Methodology
Data source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Updated: Hourly | Surprise%: (Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100 | Fiscal year: PAYX ends December
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) most recently reported earnings on March 25, 2026 for Q1 FY2026, posting EPS of $1.71 — beating the analyst consensus of $1.67 by +2.4%. PAYX has beaten EPS estimates for 11 consecutive quarters. The next PAYX earnings date is expected around September 1, 2026.
Each quarter, investors track PAYX earnings for signals on forward guidance and business momentum. For longer-term revenue trends, see the Revenue tab. PAYX revenue tab →
Earnings Glossary
EPS (Earnings Per Share)
Net income ÷ diluted shares outstanding. The primary metric analysts use to gauge quarterly profitability.
Earnings Surprise %
(Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100. Positive = Beat. Negative = Miss.
Beat / Miss / In-Line
Beat = Actual ≥ Estimate. Miss = Actual < Estimate. In-Line = within ±1%.
BMO / AMC
Before Market Open / After Market Close. Two windows when companies typically release results.
Fiscal Quarter
PAYX's fiscal year ends in December. Fiscal quarters may not align with calendar quarters.
Analyst Consensus
Average EPS/Revenue forecast across all covering analysts. More analysts = more reliable estimate.
Figures tie to FMP earnings calendar, estimates, and SEC 10-Q/10-K filings where noted.
Frequently asked questions
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▸ Source: FMP · Paychex, Inc. SEC filings · US GAAP · Paychex, Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Updated: Jun 8, 2026