PAYX Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
8.12%
Last Quarter
$1.26
Past Year
$4.41
Growth Past 5yrs
8.52%
Next Quarter
$1.67
Estimate Next Year
$6.80
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$165.00
74.99% Upside
Mean Price Target
$141.53
50.1% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$98.00
3.93% Upside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
PAYX Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, PAYX (NYSE: PAYX) reported an actual EPS of $1.26 for the quarter ending on Dec 19, 2025, compared to an estimated $1.23, resulting in a 2.44% surprise. In the prior quarter (Sep 30, 2025), PAYX recorded an actual EPS of $1.22 with a 1.67% surprise. See PAYX's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
PAYX has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Dec 19, 2025 showing a 2.44% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Sep 30, 2025 recorded a 1.67% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | 1.26 | 1.23 | +2.44% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 1.22 | 1.2 | +1.67% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1.19 | 1.19 | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 1.49 | 1.48 | +0.68% |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 1.14 | 1.13 | +0.88% |
| Oct 01, 2024 | 1.16 | 1.14 | +1.75% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PAYX stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given PAYX stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 30 analysts have given their ratings
to PAYX out of which
0 analysts have given strong buy call,
0 analysts have given buy call,
24 analysts rate it hold,
6 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$141.53 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 50.1% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for PAYX highest price target?
Analysts suggest PAYX's stock price would rise to a high of $165.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for PAYX over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the PAYX stock price could move to $98.00.
What is the average target price for PAYX?
PAYX stock has an average analyst estimate of $141.53.
At its current price, how far is PAYX from its average target price?
PAYX shares are currently trading 50.1% above this price target.
What were PAYX’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.26 versus consensus estimates of $1.23, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.14.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
PAYX's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.67 and $6.80 for the whole year.
What has PAYX's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 8.12% EPS growth for PAYX in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 8.52% in the past five years.