Paychex is a technology company providing human capital management solutions, enabling clients to better implement payroll, talent, time, tax, and benefits administration. It has a diverse set of product offerings addressing client needs. Aside from its traditional cloud-based payroll and HCM software offering, which accounts for close to half of total revenue, the company provides outsourcing options. Paychex's administrative service organization and professional employer organization accounts generate over 40% of sales. The balance of revenue is generated through retirement services, insurance solutions, and other products. In fiscal 2025, the company had 800,000 clients and almost 2.5 million worksite employees across its ASO and PEO.
Quick Stats
Jan 30, 202659.8
AI Score
HOLD1.41
Volume Ratio
Mar 26, 2026
Next Earnings
11
+ve Days (30d)
18
-ve Days (30d)
PAYX Stock Summary
Last updated Jan 30, 2026
PAYX is currently trading at $103.13, positioned below its 200-day moving average of $132.03, suggesting bearish momentum. The stock has a 52-week range of $101.045 to $161.24.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $111.12, which is above the current price, indicating bearish near-term pressure. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 26.674, suggesting the stock is oversold and potentially undervalued.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is -0.225, which is negative, suggesting distribution or selling pressure. Our AI-powered investment score rates PAYX at 59.8/100 with a HOLD recommendation.
PAYX (Paychex Inc) Indicators
Last updated Jan 30, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 26.674 |
| CMF (20) | -0.225 |
| ROC (10) | -7.312 |
| ADX (14) | 35.221 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | -2.646 |
| AROONOSC (14) | -100.0 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -89.302 |
| MFI (14) | 4.164 |
PAYX Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
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Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
PAYX Price vs Max Options Open Interest
PAYX Max Change In Options Open Interest
PAYX Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
30th January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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PAYX Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
30th January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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PAYX Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
30th January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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PAYX Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
30th January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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Paychex Inc is not trading above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bearish.
PAYX Moving Averages Analysis
PAYX (Paychex Inc) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated Jan 30, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 105.83 |
| 20 | 108.52 |
| 30 | 110.4 |
| 50 | 111.12 |
| 100 | 117.58 |
| 200 | 132.03 |
PAYX Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 19.1571 |
| P/E (Trailing) | 23.1787 |
| Market Cap ($) | 36.8 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | 4.42 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | 0.2645 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | 4.22 |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 5.488 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 5.9105 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 120.2 |
| Most Recent Quarter |