Sep 23, 8:41 AM ET
Paychex reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 results for the three months ended August 31, 2026, with total revenue up 6% to $1.6 billion and diluted earnings per share up 14% to $1.21. The company raised its fiscal 2027 outlook for PEO and Insurance Solutions revenue growth to 7% to 8% and left most other guidance unchanged, including adjusted diluted EPS growth of 7% to 9%.
- Total revenue rose 6% to $1.6 billion; operating income rose 14% to $619.2 million.
- Adjusted diluted EPS rose 10% to $1.34; GAAP diluted EPS rose 14% to $1.21.
- PEO and Insurance Solutions revenue growth outlook raised to 7% to 8% from 6% to 7%; interest on funds held for clients outlook raised to $200 million to $210 million.
- Paid dividends of $1.19 per share totaling $424.1 million in the quarter; cash flow from operations was $413.5 million, down from $718.4 million a year earlier.
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Jul 21, 4:03 PM ET
Paychex director Kara Wilson told the board on July 16, 2026 that she will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting. The board will reduce its size from 11 to 10 directors once her term ends, and the filing says her decision did not stem from any disagreement with the company.
- Kara Wilson notified the board on July 16, 2026 that she will not seek re-election at the 2026 annual meeting.
- Board size will drop from 11 to 10 directors, effective upon the expiration of Wilson's term at the annual meeting.
- The filing states her decision did not result from any disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices.
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Jun 24, 8:38 AM ET
Paychex reported fiscal fourth-quarter results for the quarter ended May 31, 2026, with total revenue up 12% to $1.6 billion and diluted earnings per share up 43% to $1.17 versus $0.82 a year earlier. For fiscal 2027, the company expects adjusted diluted earnings per share to grow 7% to 9% and total revenue to grow 5% to 6%, which shareholders can compare with the fiscal 2026 growth rates in the filing.
- Q4 total revenue rose 12% to $1.6 billion; operating income rose 40% to $604.7 million
- Q4 diluted EPS was $1.17 versus $0.82; adjusted diluted EPS was $1.32 versus $1.19
- Fiscal 2027 outlook: total revenue growth of 5% to 6%; adjusted diluted EPS growth of 7% to 9%
- Returned $2.2 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2026, including $611.0 million in share repurchases
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Mar 25, 8:34 AM ET
Paychex reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the quarter ended February 28, 2026, with total revenue up 20% to $1.8 billion and GAAP diluted earnings per share up 9% to $1.56. The results include $71.0 million of acquisition-related costs tied to the Paycor acquisition, and the company narrowed its fiscal 2026 outlook only for interest on funds held for clients, now expected at $200 million to $210 million.
- Third-quarter total revenue was $1.8 billion, up 20%; operating income was $792.0 million, up 14%.
- Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.71, up 15%; GAAP diluted EPS was $1.56, up 9%.
- For the nine months, GAAP diluted EPS was $3.71, down 1%, while total revenue rose 18% to $4.9 billion.
- Fiscal 2026 interest on funds held for clients is now expected at $200 million to $210 million; other guidance is unchanged.
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