Paychex (PAYX) earnings, Sep 23, 2026: EPS +10%, stock −8.8%
In brief
Paychex reported on Sep 23, 2026. Earnings per share changed +10% year over year, 1.5% above the estimate; revenue +6%. The stock opened with a −4.2% gap and closed the day −8.8% (Sep 23, 2026). The stock is now 6.6% below its 52-week high, +6.0% over 12 months. Next report: Dec 17, 2026.
EPS vs estimate+1.5%
EPS, YoY+10%
Revenue, YoY+6%
Gap · day−4.2% · −8.8%
EPS growth by quarter, YoY
Price reaction to earnings
| Report | Gap | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | +0.8% | −1.7% |
| Sep 23, 2026 | −4.2% | −8.8% |
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When is Paychex's next earnings report?
Dec 17, 2026. The date comes from daily data and is corrected if the company moves it.
How did Paychex stock react to the report?
Opening gap −4.2%, day's result −8.8%.
Did Paychex's earnings grow?
Earnings per share rose 10% year over year.
What is an earnings gap?
The jump between the close before and the open after the report. A big gap up often means large buyers are revaluing the company.