What one share of Paychex holds
We are an industry-leading human capital management (“HCM”) company providing comprehensive technology and advisory solutions in human resources (“HR”), payroll processing, employee benefits, and insurance. As of May 31, 2026, we served approximately 840,000 total customers across the U.S. and parts of Europe, of which approximately 800,000 are payroll clients.
Paychex’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-08-31; the balance sheet is as of 2026-08-31.
| Sales | $18.41 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $5.04 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.66 |
| Free cash flow | $5.62 |
| Dividends | $4.54 |
| Cash and investments | $2.62 |
| Debt | $12.80 |
| Book value | $10.41 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $5.59 | $1.56 | $0.22 | $1.74 | $1.20 | $3.25 |
| 2009 | $5.77 | $1.48 | $0.18 | $1.73 | $1.24 | $3.72 |
| 2010 | $5.53 | $1.32 | $0.17 | $1.52 | $1.24 | $3.88 |
| 2011 | $5.75 | $1.42 | $0.28 | $1.70 | $1.24 | $4.13 |
| 2012 | $6.14 | $1.51 | $0.25 | $1.70 | $1.27 | $4.42 |
| 2013 | $6.38 | $1.56 | $0.27 | $1.58 | $1.31 | $4.85 |
| 2014 | $6.88 | $1.71 | $0.23 | $2.18 | $1.40 | $4.90 |
| 2015 | $7.51 | $1.85 | $0.28 | $2.17 | $1.52 | $4.94 |
| 2016 | $8.14 | $2.09 | $0.27 | $2.54 | $1.68 | $5.30 |
| 2017 | $8.70 | $2.28 | $0.26 | $2.39 | $1.84 | $6.20 |
| 2018 | $9.34 | $2.75 | $0.43 | $3.10 | $2.06 | $6.56 |
| 2019 | $10.43 | $2.86 | $0.34 | $3.17 | $2.30 | $7.29 |
| 2020 | $11.19 | $3.04 | $0.35 | $3.64 | $2.48 | $7.75 |
| 2021 | $11.20 | $3.03 | $0.33 | $3.15 | $2.52 | $8.19 |
| 2022 | $12.70 | $3.84 | $0.37 | $4.01 | $2.77 | $8.57 |
| 2023 | $13.82 | $4.30 | $0.39 | $4.31 | $3.26 | $9.69 |
| 2024 | $14.58 | $4.67 | $0.45 | $4.80 | $3.65 | $10.56 |
| 2025 | $15.39 | $4.58 | $0.53 | $4.72 | $4.02 | $11.45 |
| 2026 | $18.09 | $4.89 | $0.65 | $6.45 | $4.43 | $10.50 |
Common questions about Paychex
How much does one share of Paychex earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Paychex earned $5.04 of profit on $18.41 of sales, keeping about 27¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Paychex pay a dividend?
Yes. Paychex paid $4.54 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2008 to 2026 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 90¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Paychex’s book value per share?
Paychex’s book value is $10.41 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of August 31, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Paychex have?
Each share of Paychex has $2.62 of cash and investments and $12.80 of debt, as of August 31, 2026.
What is Paychex’s free cash flow per share?
$5.62 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Paychex’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $1.56 in 2008 to $4.89 in 2026, growing about 6.6% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
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