Paychex Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

PAYX Stock  USD 153.68  0.46  0.30%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Paychex is Hold with 13 hold recommendations. The current projected Paychex target price consensus is 145.16 with 18 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways Paychex analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to Paychex vendors, executives, and/or customers. Paychex recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected Paychex target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation of 1.7005.
Lowest Forecast
132.09
Highest Forecast
161.13
Target Price
145.16
Gross Profit is likely to rise to about 4.6 B in 2025, whereas Pretax Profit Margin is likely to drop 0.24 in 2025. At this time, Paychex's Net Receivables is fairly stable compared to the past year. Liabilities And Stockholders Equity is likely to rise to about 12.5 B in 2025, whereas Short and Long Term Debt Total is likely to drop slightly above 538.8 M in 2025.
It's important to approach Paychex's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Paychex Target Price Consensus

Paychex target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Paychex's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   18  Hold
Most Paychex analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Paychex stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Paychex, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Paychex Target Price Projection

Paychex's current and average target prices are 153.68 and 145.16, respectively. The current price of Paychex is the price at which Paychex is currently trading. On the other hand, Paychex's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Paychex Market Quote on 16th of June 2025

Low Price153.26Odds
High Price154.9Odds

153.68

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Paychex Target Price

Low Estimate132.09Odds
High Estimate161.13Odds

145.1587

Historical Lowest Forecast  132.09 Target Price  145.16 Highest Forecast  161.13
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Paychex and the information provided on this page.

Paychex Analyst Ratings

Paychex's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Paychex stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Paychex's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Paychex's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Paychex price targets

Paychex's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Paychex's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Paychex's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Paychex's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Paychex Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Paychex is a key component of Paychex valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Paychex.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Paychex's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
151.82153.52155.22
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
150.03151.73169.08
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
151.96153.66155.36
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
1.211.241.25
Details

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