Paychex PAYX Free cash flow

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FAQ

What is Paychex's free cash flow?

Paychex (PAYX) reported free cash flow of $357.4M in Q2 2026.

How has Paychex's free cash flow changed year-over-year?

Paychex's free cash flow decreased by 46.1% year-over-year, from $662.5M to $357.4M.

What is the long-term trend for Paychex's free cash flow?

Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Paychex's free cash flow has grown at a 12.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.46B to $2.32B.

What does free cash flow mean?

Free cash flow represents the cash generated by a company after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and maintain or expand its capital asset base. It serves as a critical indicator of a company's ability to fund organic growth, pay down debt, or return capital to shareholders without relying on external financing.