For its first fiscal quarter (ending August 31), Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) has reported a -10% decline in E.P.S. from $1.19 a year ago to $1.07 in the current quarter. For the latest four quarters through August 31, E.P.S. were $4.48 versus $4.73 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -5%.
Recent Price Action
Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) stock declined modestly by -1.4% on 9/30/25. The stock closed at $126.76. Moreover, trading volume in this decline was exceptionally high at 271% of normal. The stock has declined -2.8% during the last week and has been weak relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Paychex has a current Value Trend Rating of D (Negative). With this rating, PTR's two proprietary measures of a stock's current attractiveness are providing inconsistent signals. Paychex has a neutral Appreciation Score of 41 but a poor Power Rating of 22, with the Negative Value Trend Rating the result.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of D. This review will be completed in the next several days.