8. Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)
Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) ranks among the top NASDAQ stocks for retirement. On June 24, Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) released its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2026 operational and financial results, showcasing double-digit revenue and earnings expansion along with the introduction of its WISE AI-based analytics platform. For the fourth quarter, the company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.32, just over the average expectation of $1.31. Meanwhile, revenue of $1.61 billion was slightly higher than the $1.60 billion projection.
Additionally, Stifel maintained a Hold rating on Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) on June 17 while increasing its price objective from $105 to $110. The firm’s messaging heading into the calm period reflected sustained confidence in fiscal 2027 consensus estimates of mid-single-digit revenue growth and a moderate margin increase.
According to Stifel, the pace of fiscal 2026 cost-saving realization, combined with operational leverage and internal AI adoption, supports margin expansion. Customers have shown a willingness to rely on human capital management providers for AI rollouts, implying that there may be more AI-related potential than risk.
Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) provides integrated human capital management (HCM) solutions focused on payroll, HR, benefits, and insurance for small- to medium-sized businesses, mainly in the US and Europe. It uses its SaaS platforms like Paychex Flex and SurePayroll to offer services.
7. Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:FULT)
Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:FULT) ranks among the top NASDAQ stocks for retirement. On June 12, Piper Sandler began coverage of Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:FULT), with a Neutral rating and a $23 price target. The firm forecasts that Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:FULT) will maintain a return on assets above 1.20%, an increase from last year.
The company’s profitability has risen as a result of higher net interest margins and two acquisitions in Philadelphia and Northern New Jersey, which offer more scale and market penetration.
Piper Sandler predicts EPS growth of 5% in 2026 and 9% in 2027, after a 19% increase in 2025. Given expected moderate loan growth and constrained net interest margin gain owing to reduced asset sensitivity, the firm anticipates few near-term catalysts.
Moreover, Fulton Financial’s recent earnings call came with a noticeably positive tone, with management pointing towards consistent, repeatable earnings and enhanced efficiency amid moderate margin pressure.
In line with the previous quarter’s results, Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:FULT) reported operational net income available to common shareholders of $99.7 million, or $0.55 per diluted share. After acquisition-related adjustments, GAAP EPS came in at $0.51, indicating that core profitability is still intact.
Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:FULT) is an American regional financial services company that offers banking, lending, and investment management services.
