Paychex (PAYX) Tops Q1 EPS by 2c

September 23, 2026 8:38 AM EDT

Paychex (NASDAQ: PAYX) reported Q1 EPS of $1.34, $0.02 better than the analyst estimate of $1.32. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.63 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.63 billion.

iscal 2027 Business Outlook

Our current business outlook reflects current assumptions and market conditions. Changes in the macroeconomic environment could alter our guidance. Forward-looking adjusted operating margin and adjusted diluted earnings per share exclude acquisition-related costs. With consideration of these impacts, we have updated our business outlook as follows:

Fiscal Year 2027 OutlookUpdates
Total revenue growth5% to 6%No change
Management Solutions revenue growth5% to 6%No change
PEO and Insurance Solutions revenue growth7% to 8%Previously 6% to 7%
Interest on funds held for clients$200 million to $210 millionPreviously $195 million to $205 million
Adjusted operating margin~44%No change
Effective income tax rate~24%No change
Adjusted diluted earnings per share growth7% to 9%No change


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