Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) has reported earnings for its third fiscal quarter (ending February 28) of $1.44 versus $1.39 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 4%. For the latest four quarters through February 28, E.P.S. were $4.84 compared to $4.61 a year ago — an increase of 5%.
Recent Price Action
Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) stock enjoyed a large increase of 4.2% on 3/26/25. The stock closed at $150.19. Moreover, exceptionally high trading volume at 220% of normal accompanied the advance. The stock has been strong relative to the market over the last nine months and has risen 2.2% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Paychex has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Low Neutral). This rating combines very contradictory signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Paychex has a poor Appreciation Score of 19 but a good Power Rating of 73, producing the Low Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information and positive market action we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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