When will Paychex announce its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings?

Paychex is scheduled to announce its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings before the market opens on Friday, December 19, 2025.

What is the current analyst outlook for Paychex stock?

Wall Street analysts have a cautious 'Hold' rating on Paychex stock, with a mean price target suggesting potential upside.

How has Paychex stock performed recently?

Paychex shares have declined 14.3% over the past 52 weeks, significantly trailing behind the S&P 500 and technology sector ETFs.

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Paychex Stock Slips Despite Earnings Beat, Analysts Hold Steady

20 Dec

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Summary

Paychex stock has fallen 14.3% over the past year.
Analysts maintain a 'Hold' rating on Paychex stock.
Paychex is set to report fiscal Q2 2026 earnings on December 19.

Paychex Stock Slips Despite Earnings Beat, Analysts Hold Steady

Paychex, Inc., a prominent provider of human capital management solutions, is preparing to announce its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings before market open on Friday, December 19, 2025. The company, valued at $42 billion, offers a suite of services including payroll, HR, and benefits administration to small and medium-sized businesses.

Despite a recent 1.4% drop in shares following its Q1 earnings release, Paychex demonstrated strong performance. Revenue grew 16.8% year-over-year to $1.5 billion, meeting analyst estimates, while adjusted EPS increased to $1.22, exceeding expectations. The company also raised its fiscal year 2026 adjusted EPS growth outlook to a range of 9% to 11%.

However, Paychex shares have underperformed the broader market over the last 52 weeks, declining 14.3%. Wall Street analysts currently hold a cautious 'Hold' rating on the stock, with a mean price target of $129.36, indicating a potential 11.9% upside from current trading levels.