Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 30 analyst ratings, the consensus is bearish — 4 Buy, 20 Hold, 6 Sell.
The consensus price target is $114.43 (low: $98.00, high: $126.00), representing an upside of 28.8% from the current price $88.85.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $4.70 and revenue of $5.27B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $4.69 vs est $4.70 (missed -0.3%). 2025: actual $4.60 vs est $4.99 (missed -7.8%). Analyst accuracy: 96%.
PAYX Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$114.43
▲ +28.79% Upside
Average Price Target
Based on 30 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Paychex, Inc., the average price target is $114.43, with a high forecast of $126.00, and a low forecast of $98.00.
The average price target represents a +28.79% change from the last price of $88.85.
Highest Price Target
$126.00
Average Price Target
$114.43
Lowest Price Target
$98.00
PAYX Analyst Ratings
Hold
Based on 30 analysts giving stock ratings to Paychex, Inc. in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — PAYX
96%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $4.69
vs Est $4.70
▼ 0.3% off
2025
Actual $4.60
vs Est $4.99
▼ 8.5% off
Profitability Outlook
Company is profitable with solid earnings. EPS trend is declining.
Revenue Estimates — PAYX
100%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $5.278B
vs Est $5.273B
▲ 0.1% off
2025
Actual $5.572B
vs Est $5.587B
▼ 0.3% off
Revenue Trend
Revenue has been relatively flat. Analysts expect stable revenue going forward.
