PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) Stock
PAYX has an Alpha Score of 60 out of 100 (moderate), computed on Nov 6, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 20 members of Congress disclosed 54 trades in PAYX since 2016: 23 purchases and 31 sales, most recently April McClain Delaney (sale, Aug 25, 2026). 6 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported PAYX in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Millennium Management's at $229.07M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 1 sale on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 6, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 22.8 and its net margin 27.4% (key statistics as of Nov 4, 2026).
What is PAYX's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 60 reflects moderate overall profile with strong momentum, moderate value, strong quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Nov 6, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded PAYCHEX INC (PAYX)?
Most recent: April McClain Delaney (sale, Aug 25, 2026); records start Apr 19, 2016.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| April McClain Delaney D-MD · House | 2026-08-25 | sale | $100k – $250k |
| April McClain Delaney D-MD · House | 2026-04-21 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| April McClain Delaney D-MD · House | 2026-04-16 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2026-04-14 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Rick Larsen D-WA · House | 2026-04-07 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Alan Armstrong R-OK · Senate | 2026-03-27 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| April McClain Delaney D-MD · House | 2026-02-24 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| April McClain Delaney D-MD · House | 2026-02-23 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 5, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
Every member of Congress who traded PAYX, with filing lags →Which hedge funds own PAYX?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 2.33M | $229.07M | +105% |
| Marshall Wace | 971K | $95.47M | +366% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 432K | $42.52M | +242% |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 219K | $21.49M | -81% |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 5K | $511.3K | -52% |
| Blackstone | 4K | $363.2K | NEW |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are PAYCHEX INC insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 26 | Velli Joseph M | Director | SELL | 7.8K | $844K |
| Feb 4, 26 | Doody Joseph | Director | BUY | 1.0K | $99K |
| Feb 4, 26 | Bonadio Tom | Director | BUY | 1.0K | $98K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 6, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are PAYX's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Nov 4, 2026
How does PAYX's valuation compare with the Technology sector?
| Metric | PAYX | Technology median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 22.8 | 29.9 | 177 |
| Net margin | 27.35% | 11.25% | 205 |
| Return on equity | 47.11% | 14.71% | 208 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 3.00% | 1.42% | 73 |
Medians over the Technology stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 7, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
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Powered by TradingViewWhat does PAYCHEX INC do?
Paychex Inc. is a leading provider of integrated human capital management (HCM) solutions, specializing in payroll, human resources, employee benefits, retirement plans, and business insurance services. The company delivers a comprehensive suite of cloud-based technology through its Paychex Flex platform, enabling businesses to streamline payroll processing, automate tax administration, manage time and attendance, handle talent acquisition with AI-assisted tools, and access employee engagement features like digital perks marketplaces. Paychex offers flexible support options, including dedicated payroll specialists, HR business partners, and compliance expertise to monitor regulatory changes across federal, state, and local levels. It serves small- to medium-sized businesses, as well as enterprises, with outsourcing solutions such as administrative service organizations (ASO) and professional employer organizations (PEO), alongside subsidiaries providing tailored payroll and HR options. Operating primarily in the U.S. and parts of Northern Europe like Germany and Denmark, Paychex simplifies complex workforce management, allowing companies to focus on growth and operations. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, it supports a wide range of industries by fostering efficiency and innovation in HR technology.