Here is How Paychex (PAYX) Performed in the Fourth Quarter of FY26

With an annual dividend yield of 4.92%, Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) is included among the 12 Best NASDAQ Stocks to Buy for Dividends.

Here is How Paychex (PAYX) Performed in the Fourth Quarter of FY26

Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) is a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, benefits, human resources, and insurance services.

Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) announced its Q4 2026 results on June 24. The company reported adjusted earnings of $1.32 per share, narrowly beating expectations by $0.01. Revenue also grew by 12.5% YoY to $1.61 billion and was roughly in line with estimates

Meanwhile, Paychex delivered a 17% YoY growth in revenue to $6.5 billion in full-year 2026, while operating cash flow increased 35% to $2.6 billion and free cash flow surged by 36% to $2.3 billion.

Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) is now targeting a revenue growth of 5% to 6% in FY 2027, implying revenue of $6.84 billion – $6.90 billion. At the same time, the company expects its adjusted EPS to grow in the range of 7% to 9%, while adjusted operating margin is projected to be around 44%, up from 43.2% in the prior year.

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