ATLASPaychex (PAYX) earnings date: Dec 18, 2026
Paychex (PAYX) reports earnings for the quarter ended Nov 30, 2026 on Fri, Dec 18, 2026, before the open. Analysts expect EPS of $1.30.
Source: company filings and exchange data · Updated Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on PAYX
| Last price | $114.89 (+2.5%) |
|---|---|
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±2.1% |
| Earnings beat history | Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of the last 5 reports |
| Dividend | $4.65 a year (4.01% yield) |
These figures come from the same calibrated model and valuation as the Paychex stock page. They describe an ordinary period, not the earnings reaction itself, which is usually wider and can go either way.
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PAYX earnings at a glance
| Next report (confirmed) | Fri, Dec 18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time | Before the open |
| Period | Quarter ended Nov 30, 2026 |
| EPS estimate | $1.30 |
| Last report | Sep 23, 2026 · In line |
| Beat rate (last 5 reports) | 3 of 5 (60%) |
| Average EPS surprise | +2.9% |
| Average move around a report | ±4.1% (last 5) |
| Sector | Technology · Software - Application |
Paychex earnings history: last 5 reports
Paychex last reported on Sep 23, 2026: EPS of $1.34 against an estimate of $1.33 (+0.8% surprise), in line with the estimate.
| Report date | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Result | Move* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | $1.33 | $1.34 | +0.8% | In line | -11.3% |
| Jul 30, 2026 | $2.51 | $2.62 | +4.4% | Beat | -4.3% |
| Jun 24, 2026 | $1.31 | $1.32 | +0.8% | In line | -1.3% |
| May 20, 2026 | $2.91 | $3.09 | +6.2% | Beat | -0.2% |
| Mar 25, 2026 | $1.67 | $1.71 | +2.4% | Beat | +3.3% |
*Move: change in the closing price from the last close before the report day to the close the day after it, so it captures the reaction whether the company reported before the open or after the close.
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Paychex (PAYX) stock analysisPlans from €3.99 a month.
Paychex earnings: frequently asked questions
When does Paychex (PAYX) report earnings?
Paychex is scheduled to report on Friday, December 18, 2026, before the open. ATLAS only shows a confirmed date when the company or the exchange data provides one; check the investor relations page for the call details.
What is the EPS estimate for PAYX?
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter ended Nov 30, 2026 is $1.30 per share (USD). Estimates can change before the report.
How often does PAYX beat earnings estimates?
Of its last 5 reports with a recorded result, Paychex beat the EPS estimate 3 times; the average surprise was +2.9%. Past results do not predict the next one.
How much does PAYX move around earnings?
Over its last 5 reports the stock moved an average of 4.1% (absolute, from the close before the report day to the close after it), and finished higher 1 of 5 times.
Did Paychex beat earnings estimates last quarter?
Paychex last reported on Sep 23, 2026: EPS of $1.34 against an estimate of $1.33 (+0.8% surprise), in line with the estimate.
How much does PAYX usually move in a day?
On a normal trading day the ATLAS model puts PAYX’s one-day range at about ±2.1%, with a 50% chance of closing higher. This is not an options-implied earnings move; earnings days are usually wider.
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