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Reported directly by Paychex in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.
The source filing: Paychex’s 10-Q, filed September 24, 2026.
- Filed
- Sep 24, 2026, 4:06 PM EDT
- Fiscal quarter
- Q1 FY2027
- Calendar quarter
- Q3 2026
- Accession
- 0000723531-26-000006
| Line item | For the three months ended / August 31, 2026 | For the three months ended / August 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Income taxes | 135.3 | 113.7 |
| Net income | $429.7 | $383.8 |
| Other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax | (31.4) | 28.7 |
| Comprehensive income | $398.3 | $412.5 |
| Basic earnings per share | $1.21 | $1.07 |
| Diluted earnings per share | $1.21 | $1.06 |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding | 355.8 | 360.1 |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution | 356.6 | 361.9 |
Item 1. Financial Statements
FAQ
- What is Paychex's EPS (diluted)?
- Paychex (PAYX) reported EPS (diluted) of $1.21 in Q2 2026.
- How has Paychex's EPS (diluted) changed year-over-year?
- Paychex's EPS (diluted) increased by 14.2% year-over-year, from $1.06 to $1.21.
- What is the long-term trend for Paychex's EPS (diluted)?
- Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Paychex's EPS (diluted) has grown at a 6.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.84 to $4.90.
- What does EPS (diluted) mean?
- Net income divided by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding plus all potentially dilutive securities (stock options, convertibles, warrants). The most conservative EPS measure.
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