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PAYX Dividend History & Analysis | 3.2% Yield

PAYX has a dividend yield of 3.2% and paid 4.12 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.23%
Dividends per Share 12m 4.12
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.48%
Overall Dividend Rating 72.72%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.78%
Payout Ratio 83.7%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.41%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -7.9% (S&P 500: 16.1%)
Total Return 5y: 78.9% (S&P 500: 108.6%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
BGSF 41 M 92.4% 86.0%
RHI 3,503 M 7.08% 4.75%
KFRC 554 M 5.56% 4.60%
MAN 1,760 M 5.94% 3.71%
NSP 1,725 M 5.17% 3.73%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
KFY 3,677 M 37.7% 96.5%
KELYA 461 M 41.4% 88.1%
KFRC 554 M 17.4% 93.2%
ADP 115,527 M 11.9% 100%
RHI 3,503 M 11.7% 100%

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PAYX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-07-21 2025-07-21 2025-08-29 Quarterly 1.08 0% N/A
2025-05-12 2025-05-12 2025-05-29 Quarterly 1.08 10.2% 0.76%
2025-02-07 2025-02-07 2025-02-27 Quarterly 0.98 0% 0.64%
2024-11-07 2024-11-07 2024-11-27 Quarterly 0.98 0% 0.66%
2024-08-08 2024-08-08 2024-08-29 Quarterly 0.98 0% 0.67%
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-05-30 Quarterly 0.98 10.1% 0.8%
2024-02-12 2024-02-13 2024-02-27 Quarterly 0.89 0% 0.74%
2023-11-13 2023-11-14 2023-11-28 Quarterly 0.89 0% 0.73%
2023-08-09 2023-08-10 2023-08-24 Quarterly 0.89 0% 0.78%
2023-05-10 2023-05-11 2023-05-25 Quarterly 0.89 12.7% 0.72%
2023-02-08 2023-02-09 2023-02-23 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.73%
2022-11-08 2022-11-09 2022-11-23 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.68%
2022-08-10 2022-08-11 2022-08-25 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.69%
2022-05-11 2022-05-12 2022-05-26 Quarterly 0.79 19.7% 0.59%
2022-01-28 2022-01-31 2022-02-24 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.56%
2021-10-29 2021-11-01 2021-11-29 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.59%
2021-07-30 2021-08-02 2021-08-26 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.54%
2021-05-11 2021-05-12 2021-05-27 Quarterly 0.66 6.5% 0.59%
2021-01-29 2021-02-01 2021-02-25 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.62%
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-11-24 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.7%
2020-07-31 2020-08-03 2020-08-27 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.76%
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-05-28 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2020-01-31 2020-02-03 2020-02-20 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-21 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2019-07-31 2019-08-01 2019-08-22 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-05-30 Quarterly 0.62 10.7% N/A
2019-01-31 2019-02-01 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2018-10-31 2018-11-01 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2018-07-31 2018-08-01 2018-08-23 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2018-05-08 2018-05-09 2018-05-24 Quarterly 0.56 12% N/A
2018-01-31 2018-02-01 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-10-31 2017-11-01 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-07-28 2017-08-01 2017-08-24 Quarterly 0.5 8.7% N/A
2017-05-08 2017-05-10 2017-05-25 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2017-01-30 2017-02-01 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2016-10-28 2016-11-01 2016-11-22 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2016-07-28 2016-08-01 2016-08-25 Quarterly 0.46 9.5% N/A
2016-05-05 2016-05-09 2016-05-23 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2016-01-28 2016-02-01 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2015-10-29 2015-11-02 2015-11-19 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-20 Quarterly 0.42 10.5% N/A
2015-05-07 2015-05-11 2015-05-21 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-01-29 2015-02-02 2015-02-17 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2014-10-30 2014-11-03 2014-11-20 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2014-07-30 2014-08-01 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.38 8.6% N/A
2014-05-08 2014-05-12 2014-05-23 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-01-30 2014-02-03 2014-02-17 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2013-10-30 2013-11-01 2013-11-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2013-07-30 2013-08-01 2013-08-15 Quarterly 0.35 -47% N/A
2012-12-18 2012-12-20 2012-12-28 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A

PAYX Dividend FAQ

Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) delivers a suite of human-capital-management (HCM) solutions-including payroll processing, tax administration, employee benefits, HR support, and insurance services-to small- and medium-sized enterprises across the United States, Europe, and India. Its core offering spans end-to-end payroll calculation, check issuance, tax filing, and remittance, complemented by compliance assistance and reporting tools.

What is the Dividend Yield of PAYX?

As of October 2025, PAYX`s dividend yield is 3.23%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.12 USD by the current share price of 127.52.

Does PAYX pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, PAYX paid a dividend of 4.12 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-07-21 and the payout was 1.08 USD.

How often does PAYX pay dividends?

PAYX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, PAYX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-07-21.

Will PAYX pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.08 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-07-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for Paychex (PAYX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for PAYX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Paychex (PAYX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of PAYX?

PAYX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.5% per year.
Strong growth: PAYX's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of PAYX?

PAYX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.78%. If you bought PAYX's shares at 71.29 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.12 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.78% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of PAYX?

PAYX Payout Consistency is 98.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Paychex has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does PAYX have a good Dividend Yield?

PAYX`s 3.23% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of PAYX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of PAYX is 83.7%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of PAYX?

PAYX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 72.72%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

PAYX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in PAYX`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Paychex`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.03% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -33.3%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Paychex ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2000-05-23 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 325,814,100
1986 326,511,200 +0.21%
1987 329,239,900 +0.84%
1988 331,896,600 +0.81%
1989 332,883,100 +0.3%
1990 333,269,900 +0.12%
1991 334,698,700 +0.43%
1992 337,548,700 +0.85%
1993 339,160,400 +0.48%
1994 339,878,600 +0.21%
1995 346,155,000 +1.85%
1996 365,249,800 +5.52%
1997 366,843,600 +0.44%
1998 368,140,000 +0.35%
1999 370,705,500 +0.7%
2000 377,839,000 +1.92%
2001 377,614,000 -0.06%
2002 377,934,000 +0.08%
2003 379,649,000 +0.45%
2004 379,696,000 +0.01%
2005 381,256,000 +0.41%
2006 382,433,000 +0.31%
2007 371,404,000 -2.88%
2008 360,977,000 -2.81%
2009 361,700,000 +0.2%
2010 362,100,000 +0.11%
2011 362,800,000 +0.19%
2012 364,400,000 +0.44%
2013 366,400,000 +0.55%
2014 364,600,000 -0.49%
2015 362,300,000 -0.63%
2016 362,600,000 +0.08%
2017 361,400,000 -0.33%
2018 361,500,000 +0.03%
2019 360,600,000 -0.25%
2020 362,000,000 +0.39%
2021 363,100,000 +0.3%
2022 362,300,000 -0.22%
2023 362,100,000 -0.06%
2024 361,800,000 -0.08%
2025 361,900,000 +0.03%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-17 04:07