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Accretion (Amortization) of Discounts and Premiums, Investments
Paychex Accretion (Amortization) of Discounts and Premiums, Investments decreased by 20.0% to $1.60M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 115.0%, from -$10.70M to $1.60M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Accretion (Amortization) of Discounts and Premiums, Investments shows an upward trend with a -10.1% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2026Mar 26, 2026
How to read this metric
Reflects the interest rate environment and the company's strategy regarding the purchase of securities at prices other than par.
Detailed definition
This represents the periodic adjustment to the carrying value of debt or investment securities to reflect the amortizati...
Peer comparison
Standard financial accounting practice for companies holding significant investment portfolios or debt.
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other_accretion_amortization_of_discounts_and_premiums_i_1d0134Historical 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 | -$8.40M | -$7.90M | -$7.40M | -$7.00M | -$6.60M | -$6.00M | -$5.20M | -$4.70M | -$2.30M | $1.40M | $1.50M | $1.80M | $2.30M | $2.80M | $2.80M | -$10.70M | -$18.30M | $2.10M | $2.00M | $1.60M |
| QoQ Change | — | +6.0% | +6.3% | +5.4% | +5.7% | +9.1% | +13.3% | +9.6% | +51.1% | +160.9% | +7.1% | +20.0% | +27.8% | +21.7% | +0.0% | -482.1% | -71.0% | +111.5% | -4.8% | -20.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +21.4% | +24.1% | +29.7% | +32.9% | +65.2% | +123.3% | +128.8% | +138.3% | +200.0% | +100.0% | +86.7% | -694.4% | -895.7% | -25.0% | -28.6% | +115.0% |
Range-$18.30M – $2.80M
CAGR-29.5%
Avg YoY Growth-36.1%
Median YoY Growth+49.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paychex's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums, investments?
- Paychex (PAYX) reported accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums, investments of $1.60M in Q4 2025.
- How has Paychex's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums, investments changed year-over-year?
- Paychex's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums, investments increased by 115.0% year-over-year, from -$10.70M to $1.60M.
- What is the long-term trend for Paychex's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums, investments?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Paychex's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums, investments has grown at a -10.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$35.80M to -$23.40M.
- What does accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums, investments mean?
- The adjustment of investment or debt values to reflect their true interest yield over time.