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Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on Paychex common stock of $1.19 per share, an increase of $0.11 (or 10%) from the prior quarterly dividend of $1.08 per share, payable on May 29, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 13, 2026.
Paychex reports strong Q3 growth driven by HCM demand and Paycor acquisition

March 25, 2026 — Paychex reported strong third-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with total revenue rising 20% year-over-year to $1.81 billion and operating income increasing 14% to $792 million.

Adjusted operating income grew 22% to $863 million, while adjusted earnings per share rose 15% to $1.71, reflecting solid execution and continued demand for human capital management (HCM) solutions.

Growth was driven by a 23% increase in Management Solutions revenue, supported in part by the Paycor acquisition and higher revenue per client, while PEO and insurance solutions revenue rose 9%.

Paychex also highlighted increasing client reliance on its compliance, advisory, and AI-driven solutions, alongside returning over $1.5 billion to shareholders year-to-date.

The company said continued investment in AI and its expanded platform positions it for sustained growth in a complex regulatory and workforce environment.
Paychex, Inc. announced it will release its fiscal third-quarter 2026 financial results on March 25, 2026, before U.S. markets open.

The company will host a conference call at 9:30 a.m. ET the same day to discuss the results, with remarks from CEO John Gibson and CFO Bob Schrader. The call will be webcast live and available for replay on the company’s investor relations website.

Paychex provides HR and payroll services to about 800,000 customers and processes payroll for roughly one out of every eleven private-sector workers in the United States.
Business Wire
Paychex, Inc. will release financial results for its fiscal 2026 third quarter ended February 28, 2026 on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, before the financial markets open.
Paychex, Inc announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new $1 billion share repurchase program, replacing a prior $400 million authorization from 2024. The company also declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.08 per share, payable on February 27, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 28, 2026. Management said the actions reflect confidence in Paychex’s cash flow generation and long-term value creation strategy. During fiscal 2025, Paychex returned more than $1.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Source: Paychex, Inc., Business Wire
Paychex reported strong second-quarter results for fiscal 2026, delivering double-digit revenue growth and raising its full-year earnings outlook as it accelerates the rollout of AI-powered workforce management solutions. Revenue rose 18% year over year to $1.56 billion for the quarter, driven primarily by a 21% increase in Management Solutions revenue, supported by the April 2025 acquisition of Paycor. Adjusted operating income increased 21% to $649.0 million, while adjusted diluted earnings per share grew 11% to $1.26. For the first six months of the fiscal year, total revenue climbed 18% to $3.10 billion, reflecting continued client growth, higher revenue per client, and increased interest income on funds held for clients.
Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) will release financial results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended November 30, 2025 on Friday, December 19, 2025, before the financial markets open.
The Board of Directors of Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on Paychex common stock of $1.08 per share, payable on November 26, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 7, 2025.
Paychex’s Q1 FY2026 results:

Headline Results
• Revenue: $1.54B, up 17% year-over-year (vs. $1.32B).
• Operating income: $541.9M, down 1%.
• Adjusted operating income: $626.7M, up 15%.
• Diluted EPS: $1.06, down 10%.
• Adjusted diluted EPS: $1.22, up 5%.

Key Drivers
• Management Solutions revenue grew 21% to $1.2B, boosted by Paycor acquisition (contributed ~17% of growth).
• PEO & Insurance Solutions revenue rose 3% to $329.1M, driven by more worksite employees and higher insurance revenue.
• Interest on funds held for clients jumped 27% to $47.6M on higher balances.
• Expenses rose 29% to $998.1M, largely from Paycor-related compensation, amortization, and higher tech/marketing investments.
• Operating margin fell to 35.2% (from 41.5% last year), while adjusted margin was 40.7% (vs. 41.5%).
• Interest expense rose sharply to $68.2M due to debt issued for the Paycor deal.

Financial Position
• Cash & investments: $1.7B.
• Net borrowings: $5.0B.
• Operating cash flow: $718.4M.

Capital Returns
• Dividends: $389.1M ($1.08/share).
• Share repurchases: 1.1M shares for $160.1M.

CEO John Gibson emphasized strong integration progress with Paycor, early synergies, and investments in AI-driven HCM solutions as growth enablers.
Paychex Reports Q4 & FY 2025 Results, Completes Paycor Acquisition

Key Q4 Results (Ended May 31, 2025):
• Revenue: $1.43B (+10% YoY)
• Adjusted Operating Income: $577M (+11%)
• Adjusted EPS: $1.19 (+6%)
• GAAP EPS: $0.82 (−22%) due to acquisition-related costs
• Operating Margin: 30.2% (down from 37.2%), but adjusted margin held at 40.4%

Full-Year 2025 Highlights:
• Revenue: $5.57B (+6%)
• Adjusted Operating Income: $2.37B (+7%)
• Adjusted EPS: $4.98 (+6%)
• GAAP EPS: $4.58 (−2%)
• Cash Flow from Operations: $2.0B

Major Developments:
• Completed Paycor acquisition, expanding Paychex’s reach and capabilities in human capital management (HCM)
• Integration progress contributed to growth but also increased costs
• Excluding Paycor, Management Solutions grew ~3% and adjusted operating margin expanded ~110 basis points

Outlook:
Paychex expects continued momentum in fiscal 2026, supported by integration synergies from Paycor, ongoing investments in AI, and strengthened customer experience platforms.
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