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Reported directly by Paychex in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:EarningsPerShareBasic.
The source filing: Paychex’s 10-K, filed July 17, 2026.
- Filed
- Jul 17, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
- Fiscal year
- FY2026
- Accession
- 0001193125-26-307785
| Year ended May 31, | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income taxes | 550.8 | 518.6 | 527.6 |
| Net income | $$1,760.1 | $1,657.3 | 1,690.4 |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax | 3.8 | 91.4 | 14.8 |
| Comprehensive income | $$1,763.9 | $1,748.7 | 1,705.2 |
| Basic earnings per share | $$4.90 | $4.60 | 4.69 |
| Diluted earnings per share | $$4.89 | $4.58 | 4.67 |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding | 358.9 | 360.2 | 360.3 |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution | 360.0 | 362.0 | 362.1 |
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
FAQ
- What is Paychex's EPS (basic)?
- Paychex (PAYX) reported EPS (basic) of $1.17 in Q1 2026.
- How has Paychex's EPS (basic) changed year-over-year?
- Paychex's EPS (basic) increased by 42.7% year-over-year, from $0.82 to $1.17.
- What is the long-term trend for Paychex's EPS (basic)?
- Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Paychex's EPS (basic) has grown at a 6.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.86 to $4.90.
- What does EPS (basic) mean?
- Net income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Does not account for dilutive securities.
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