Paychex (PAYX) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 21 analyst ratings
Based on 11 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baird | Maintained | Neutral | $110.00 from $125.00 | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintained | Underweight | $96.00 from $112.00 | Sep 28, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Upgraded | Underweight → Neutral | $115.00 from $105.00 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Stifel | Maintained | Hold | $112.00 from $130.00 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $130.00 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Maintained | Market Perform | $113.00 from $118.00 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Neutral | $115.00 from $125.00 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Wolfe Research | Upgraded | Underperform → Peer Perform | — | Sep 16, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Hold | $117.00 from $98.00 | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Underweight | $111.00 from $95.00 | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Stifel | Maintained | Hold | $130.00 from $110.00 | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Maintained | Hold | $120.00 from $105.00 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Buy | $150.00 from $140.00 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Neutral | $115.00 from $105.00 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $109.00 from $107.00 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Underweight | $105.00 from $100.00 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Neutral | $98.00 from $100.00 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Stifel | Maintained | Hold | $110.00 from $105.00 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Upgraded | Neutral → Buy | $140.00 from $99.00 | Jun 15, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Hold | $98.00 from $94.00 | Jun 8, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for PAYX stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Paychex (PAYX) is $117.18, with a high estimate of $150.00 and a low of $96.00, across 11 analysts.
Is PAYX a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Paychex currently average a Hold rating: 2 buy, 13 hold and 6 sell, from 21 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for PAYX?
The average price target of $117.18 implies 8.13% upside from the last price of $108.37.
What is the latest analyst rating on PAYX?
On Sep 28, 2026, Baird maintained Paychex at Neutral with a price target of $110.00.
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