PAYXPaychex
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We are an industry-leading human capital management (“HCM”) company providing comprehensive technology and advisory solutions in human resources (“HR”), payroll processing, employee benefits, and insurance. As of May 31, 2026, we served approximately 840,000 total customers across the U.S. and parts of Europe, of which approximately 800,000 are payroll clients. Paychex was incorporated in Delaware in 1979, maintains dual corporate headquarters in Rochester, New York and Cincinnati, Ohio, and has a fiscal year that ends on May 31st.
In the company’s own words · 10-K filed Jul 17, 2026 · SEC EDGAR
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Paychex (PAYX) reported revenue of $1.63B in Q1 2027 (quarter ended Aug 31, 2026), up 5.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. That came with a gross margin of 74% and net income of $430M (26% of revenue). For the full year FY2026, revenue was $6.51B (+17% year on year) and net income $1.76B. Its largest product in Q4 2026 (quarter ended May 31, 2026) was Management Solutions at $1.18B, 76% of the disclosed total, well ahead of Peo And Insurance Solutions at 24%. The next results filing is expected around Dec 18, 2026, the same week as a year ago.
What the company said
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- Sep 23, 2026911 Panorama Trail South • Rochester, NY 14625 • paychex.com.Earnings release · press release
- Jul 21, 2026On July 16, 2026, Kara Wilson notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Paychex, Inc. (the “Company”) of her decision not to stand for re-election at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders in 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”)Director or officer change · Form 8-K
- Jun 24, 2026911 Panorama Trail South • Rochester, NY 14625 • paychex.com.Earnings release · press release
Quoted from SEC EDGAR filings. A current report is filed within four business days of the event it describes.
Business segments
Q4 2026 · $1.55BThe company’s own SEC segment disclosure.
- Management Solutions$1.18B76%
- Peo And Insurance Solutions$369.7M24%
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