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Paychex PAYX Q4 2026 Annual earnings

Reported June 24, 2026 · Before market open

Revenue$1.6BBeat by $5.0M
EPS$1.32Beat by $0.01
Revenue estimate$1.6B
EPS estimate$1.31
“We finished fiscal 2026 with strong momentum, delivering double-digit revenue and earnings growth while accelerating organic revenue growth throughout the year, These results reflect solid execution against two of our strategic priorities, the successful integration of Paycor to advance our upmarket expansion and AI innovation that further differentiates our HCM and advisory solutions. Our durable business model and strong cash generation enabled us to return $2.2 billion to shareholders this fiscal year while continuing to invest in innovation and future growth.
John Gibson

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Sep 29, 2026 (in a month)
Revenue estimate$1.6B
EPS estimate$1.33

Financials

Q4 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$1.6B+12.5%
Gross profit$1.2B+15.0%
Operating income$604.7M+40.3%
Net income$420.6M+41.5%
EPS (diluted)$1.18+43.9%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$1.1B-33.2%
Total debt$4.6B-0.3%
Total equity$3.7B-9.5%
Total assets$16.2B-2.4%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$580.9M+69.0%
CapEx$65.9M+8.9%
Free cash flow$515.0M+81.8%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

as of 08/27/26
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Market cap$44.42B-11.1%
Enterprise value$47.96B-9.4%
P/E25.2×-4.9×
P/S6.8×-2.1×

Profitability

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Gross margin74.3%+1.9pp
Operating margin38.6%-1.1pp
Net margin27%-2.7pp
FCF margin35.7%+5.0pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity44.8%+3.0pp
Debt / equity1.2×+0.1×
Current ratio1.3×0.0×

Segments

By product

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Management Solutions$1.2B+13.6%
Peo And Insurance Solutions$369.7M+8.6%

FAQ

When did Paychex report Q4 2026 earnings?
Paychex (PAYX) reported Q4 2026 earnings on June 24, 2026 before market open.
What were Paychex's Q4 2026 revenue and EPS?
Paychex reported revenue of $1.6B and eps of $1.32 for Q4 2026.
Did Paychex beat estimates in Q4 2026?
Revenue beat the consensus estimate of $1.6B by $5.0M. EPS beat the consensus estimate of $1.31 by $0.01.
How did Paychex's Q4 2026 results compare year-over-year?
Compared to the same quarter a year prior, revenue grew 12.5% from $1.4B a year earlier and eps grew 10.9% from $1.19.
Where can I find Paychex's Q4 2026 SEC filings?
You can read the 8-K earnings release (0001193125-26-280314) and the 10-K periodic report (0001193125-26-307785) directly on SEC EDGAR. The filing index links above go to sec.gov.