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Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Charges
Paychex Increase (Decrease) 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), Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Charges shows an upward trend with a 4.3% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ3 2026Mar 26, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher upfront spending on long-term operational assets or services.
Detailed definition
The change in costs that have been paid in advance but are deferred to be recognized as expenses over future periods. Th...
Peer comparison
Standard for SaaS companies with significant upfront commission or service costs.
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other_increase_decrease_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
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Charges at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paychex's increase (decrease) in deferred charges?
- Paychex (PAYX) reported increase (decrease) in deferred charges of $96.10M in Q4 2025.
- How has Paychex's increase (decrease) in deferred charges changed year-over-year?
- Paychex's increase (decrease) 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 increase (decrease) in deferred charges?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Paychex's increase (decrease) in deferred charges has grown at a 4.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $208.00M to $246.50M.
- What does increase (decrease) in deferred charges mean?
- The change in costs paid upfront for future benefits.