Paychex (NASDAQ: PAYX) reported Q1 EPS of $1.22, $0.02 better than the analyst estimate of $1.20. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.54 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.54 billion.

Our business outlook for fiscal 2026 incorporates current assumptions and market conditions and excludes acquisition-related costs. Changes in the macroeconomic environment could alter our guidance. With consideration of these impacts, we have updated our business outlook as follows:

Adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) is now anticipated to grow in the range of 9% to 11%.
Other aspects of our guidance for fiscal 2026 remain unchanged from what we provided previously.

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