A Peek at Paychex's Future Earnings

Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2025-06-25. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.

Analysts estimate that Paychex will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.19.

Anticipation surrounds Paychex's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.

New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.

Past Earnings Performance

Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.01, which was followed by a 1.09% increase in the share price the next day.

Here's a look at Paychex's past performance and the resulting price change:

Quarter

Q3 2025

Q2 2025

Q1 2025

Q4 2024

EPS Estimate

1.48

1.13

1.14

1.10

EPS Actual

1.49

1.14

1.16

1.12

Price Change %

1.0%

1.0%

-0.0%

0.0%

Stock Performance

Shares of Paychex were trading at $151.25 as of June 23. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 29.37%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release.

Analyst Opinions on Paychex

For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Paychex.

Analysts have given Paychex a total of 6 ratings, with the consensus rating being Neutral. The average one-year price target is $154.0, indicating a potential 1.82% upside.

Comparing Ratings with Competitors

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