Paychex: Q2 2026 earnings

Results from September 23, 2026

Paychex (PAYX) reported its Q2 2026 financial results before market open on September 23, 2026. The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of 1.34 USD, beating the analyst estimate of 1.32 USD by 1.5%. Revenue was reported at 1631 million USD. The stock price fell by 8.77% after the release.

Generated automatically from our data — as of September 30, 2026

Key figures at a glance

Estimate (EPS): 1.32 USD
Reported (EPS): 1.34 USD
Price reaction: -8.8%

Frequently asked questions

Did Paychex beat or miss earnings-per-share expectations?

Paychex beat the analyst estimate of 1.32 USD earnings per share (Q2 2026) by 1.5%, reporting 1.34 USD.

How did Paychex stock react to the earnings report?

Paychex stock fell 8.8% on the trading day following the release.

What was Paychex's revenue in Q2 2026?

Paychex reported revenue of 1,631M USD in Q2 2026.