Companies /Technology

Paychex Inc

NASDAQ: PAYX Software - Application
$127.04
â–² $0.56 (+0.44%) today
Markets closed · 5:41am ET
24/7 Rating BUY
12-Month Price Target
$140.91 +10.8% upside

Set by 24/7 Wall St.’s proprietary analysis of professional targets, profit trajectory, sector, risk, and retail attention. How we calculate our price targets →

Current close $127.17
Street consensus $111.36
Ours vs. the Street +26.5%
$113.14Conservative$127.17Current$140.91Our Target$147.27Optimistic
12-Month Projection Historical Optimistic Target Conservative
$100$120$140Aug 2025Aug 2027Today$147.27$140.91$113.14
$100$120$140Aug 2025Aug 2027Today$147.27$140.91$113.14

Analyst Sentiment

18ANALYSTS
Buy211%
Hold1267%
Sell422%
The Bottom Line

Paychex appears attractively valued at current levels. With a 10.8% upside to our $140.91 target, the risk-reward profile looks favorable for investors with a 12-month time horizon.

The 24/7 Factor

Base Growth
Conservative growth baseline (reduced to avoid double-counting P/E growth)
1.05×
Sector Momentum
High-growth sector with strong innovation tailwinds
1.15×
Analyst Consensus
Mixed analyst views
−0.7%
Earnings Growth
Strong earnings acceleration
+3.0%
Volatility Adjustment
Average volatility
+0.2%
Read our full methodology →

5-Year Projection

Long-Term Forecast Optimistic Target Conservative
$120$150$180’26’27’28’29’30’31$191.21$183.95$118.09
$120$150$180’26’27’28’29’30’31$191.21$183.95$118.09

Prediction History

PAYX Price Target History Our Target Stock Price
$112$120$128$136Jul 16Aug 21$138.97$124.48
$112$120$128$136Jul 16Aug 21$138.97$124.48
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$138.97 $124.48 BUY +11.7%
$137.17 $122.02 BUY +12.4%
$134.37 $120.04 BUY +11.9%
$136.81 $116.84 BUY +17.1%
$128.08 $111.03 BUY +15.4%
$128.47 $113.50 BUY +13.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PAYX stock price prediction for 2030?

Looking ahead to 2030, our model projects PAYX could trade at an average price of $170.86, with a potential range between $128.14 and $213.57. This represents a potential 34.4% return from today’s price. Long-term forecasts depend heavily on company execution, competitive dynamics, and broader market conditions.

Is PAYX a buy, sell, or hold right now?

24/7 Wall St. currently rates PAYX as a BUY. Moderate upside (+10.8%) Among Wall Street analysts, 2 rate it Buy, 12 rate it Hold, and 4 rate it Sell.

What is the PAYX stock price target in an optimistic scenario?

In our optimistic scenario for PAYX, the stock could reach $147.27 over the next 12 months, representing a 15.8% gain from today’s price. This scenario assumes favorable conditions materialize, including strong earnings growth, positive market sentiment, and successful execution of company initiatives.

What is the downside risk for PAYX stock?

In our conservative scenario, PAYX could trade as low as $113.14 over the next 12 months, representing a 11.0% decline from current levels. This scenario accounts for potential headwinds including earnings misses, competitive pressures, or broader market weakness.

Projections are estimates based on current data, updated daily. Not investment advice. Learn how we calculate these projections →