Operating
Change in Deferred Charges
Paychex Change in Deferred Charges increased by 20.0% to $96.10M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 45.8%, from $65.90M to $96.10M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Deferred Charges shows an upward trend with a 4.3% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ3 2026Mar 26, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase represents a cash outflow for future benefits, while a decrease reflects the amortization of previously paid costs.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks changes in deferred charges, which are costs incurred that are recognized as expenses over multiple f...
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cvx_change_in_deferred_chargesHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $61.20M | $53.70M | $58.90M | $77.50M | $77.00M | $64.50M | $57.60M | $73.50M | $73.80M | $62.20M | $60.90M | $61.20M | $60.60M | $51.60M | $56.20M | $65.90M | $72.80M | $68.50M | $80.10M | $96.10M |
| QoQ Change | — | -12.3% | +9.7% | +31.6% | -0.6% | -16.2% | -10.7% | +27.6% | +0.4% | -15.7% | -2.1% | +0.5% | -1.0% | -14.9% | +8.9% | +17.3% | +10.5% | -5.9% | +16.9% | +20.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +25.8% | +20.1% | -2.2% | -5.2% | -4.2% | -3.6% | +5.7% | -16.7% | -17.9% | -17.0% | -7.7% | +7.7% | +20.1% | +32.8% | +42.5% | +45.8% |
Range$51.60M – $96.10M
CAGR+10.0%
Avg YoY Growth+7.9%
Median YoY Growth+1.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paychex's change in deferred charges?
- Paychex (PAYX) reported change in deferred charges of $96.10M in Q4 2025.
- How has Paychex's change in deferred charges changed year-over-year?
- Paychex's change in deferred charges increased by 45.8% year-over-year, from $65.90M to $96.10M.
- What is the long-term trend for Paychex's change in deferred charges?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Paychex's change in deferred charges has grown at a 4.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $208.00M to $246.50M.
- What does change in deferred charges mean?
- The change in costs paid upfront that will be expensed in future periods.