Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) Earnings History
Steady Earner36 years of earnings data (1990–2025) · Positive but moderate multi-year EPS trajectory
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Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) Earnings Overview
As of June 23, 2026, Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $1.60B, reflecting -1.9% year-over-year growth. The company earned $4.42 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 29.7%.
Looking at the long-term picture, PAYX's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +8.5%, showing solid earnings momentum. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.69B in fiscal 2024.
Paychex, Inc. maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 72.4%, operating margin of 39.6%, and net margin of 29.7%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
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PAYX Historical Earnings Data (1990–2025)
36 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.66B | -2.0% | $2.21B | $4.58 | 29.7% | 39.6% |
| 2024 | $1.69B | +8.5% | $2.17B | $4.67 | 32.0% | 41.2% |
| 2023 | $1.56B | +11.8% | $2.03B | $4.30 | 31.1% | 40.6% |
| 2022 | $1.39B | +26.9% | $1.84B | $3.84 | 30.2% | 39.9% |
| 2021 | $1.10B | -0.1% | $1.46B | $3.03 | 27.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020 | $1.10B | +6.2% | $1.46B | $3.04 | 27.2% | 36.1% |
| 2019 | $1.03B | +10.8% | $1.37B | $2.86 | 27.4% | 36.3% |
| 2018 | $934M | +14.2% | $1.29B | $2.58 | 27.6% | 38.1% |
| 2017 | $817M | +8.0% | $1.24B | $2.25 | 25.9% | 39.3% |
| 2016 | $757M | +12.1% | $1.15B | $2.09 | 25.6% | 38.8% |
| 2015 | $675M | +7.6% | $1.05B | $1.85 | 24.6% | 38.5% |
| 2014 | $628M | +10.3% | $983M | $1.71 | 24.9% | 39.0% |
| 2013 | $569M | +3.8% | $905M | $1.56 | 24.5% | 38.9% |
| 2012 | $548M | +6.3% | $854M | $1.51 | 24.6% | 38.3% |
| 2011 | $515M | +8.0% | $786M | $1.42 | 24.7% | 37.7% |
| 2010 | $477M | -10.6% | $725M | $1.32 | 23.8% | 36.2% |
| 2009 | $534M | -7.4% | $805M | $1.48 | 25.6% | 38.7% |
| 2008 | $576M | +11.8% | $828M | $1.56 | 27.9% | 40.1% |
| 2007 | $515M | +10.9% | $702M | $1.35 | 27.3% | 37.2% |
| 2006 | $465M | +26.0% | $650M | $1.22 | 27.8% | 38.8% |
| 2005 | $369M | +21.8% | $534M | $0.97 | 25.5% | 36.9% |
| 2004 | $303M | +3.2% | $433M | $0.80 | 23.4% | 33.5% |
| 2003 | $293M | +6.9% | $401M | $0.78 | 28.1% | 38.3% |
| 2002 | $275M | +7.7% | $364M | $0.73 | 28.7% | 38.1% |
| 2001 | $255M | +34.1% | $337M | $0.68 | 29.3% | 38.7% |
| 2000 | $190M | +36.6% | $259M | $0.51 | 26.1% | 35.6% |
| 1999 | $139M | +36.1% | $188M | $0.38 | 11.8% | 16.0% |
| 1998 | $102M | +35.9% | $135M | $0.28 | 10.3% | 13.5% |
| 1997 | $75M | +43.8% | $97M | $0.21 | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| 1996 | $52M | +34.1% | $68M | $0.15 | 16.1% | 20.8% |
| 1995 | $39M | +38.8% | $51M | $0.11 | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| 1994 | $28M | +40.5% | $37M | $0.08 | 12.5% | 16.4% |
| 1993 | $20M | +46.0% | $27M | $0.06 | 10.5% | 14.0% |
| 1992 | $14M | +42.7% | $19M | $0.04 | 8.5% | 11.7% |
| 1991 | $10M | +11.6% | $13M | $0.03 | 7.0% | 9.7% |
| 1990 | $9M | - | $12M | $0.03 | 7.2% | 10.1% |
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PAYX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PAYX stock.
What is PAYX earnings per share (EPS)?
PAYX trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $4.42, reflecting -1.9% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +8.5%. Complete EPS history from 1990 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Paychex, Inc.'s net income?
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) trailing twelve-month net income is $1.6B as of 2025. Earnings declined -1.9% year-over-year. Paychex, Inc. has been profitable for 36 consecutive years.
Is PAYX profitable?
Yes, PAYX is profitable with a TTM net income of $1.6B and a net profit margin of +29.7%. Paychex, Inc. has generated profits for 36 consecutive years.
What is PAYX's earnings growth rate?
PAYX compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -1.9%, 3-Year: +6.1%, 5-Year: +8.5%, 10-Year: +9.5%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1990 to 2025.
What are PAYX's profit margins?
Paychex, Inc. net profit margin is +29.7%, operating margin is +39.6%, and gross margin is +72.4%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +41.8%.
Is PAYX growing earnings?
PAYX earnings growth is slowing. Current YoY EPS growth of -1.9% trails the 5-year CAGR of +8.5%. TTM net income is $1.6B.
What was PAYX's best earnings year?
Paychex, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $1.7B, achieved in fiscal year 2024. Earnings history on this page spans 1990 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were PAYX's earnings last quarter?
PAYX's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $395M with diluted EPS of $1.10. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.