PAYX Dividend History & Analysis | 4.3% Yield
PAYX has a dividend yield of 4.3% and paid 4.54 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAYX NASDAQ Paychex |
41,550 M | 4.33% | 4.89% |
| KFRC NYSE Kforce |
935 M | 4.40% | 3.10% |
| ADP NASDAQ Automatic Data Processing |
108,528 M | 2.87% | 3.82% |
| KFY NYSE Korn Ferry |
4,013 M | 3.05% | 3.21% |
| BBSI NASDAQ Barrett Business |
831 M | 1.03% | 1.83% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFY NYSE Korn Ferry |
4,013 M | 48.44% | 100.0% |
| ADP NASDAQ Automatic Data Processing |
108,528 M | 12.31% | 100.0% |
| PAYX NASDAQ Paychex |
41,550 M | 11.38% | 100.0% |
| KFRC NYSE Kforce |
935 M | 7.54% | 100.0% |
| BBSI NASDAQ Barrett Business |
831 M | 2.24% | 99.2% |
PAYX Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 2026-07-28 | 2026-08-28 | Quarterly | 1.19 | 0% | 1.02% |
| 2026-05-13 | 2026-05-13 | 2026-05-29 | Quarterly | 1.19 | +10.2% | 1.3% |
| 2026-01-28 | 2026-01-28 | 2026-02-27 | Quarterly | 1.08 | 0% | 1.05% |
| 2025-11-07 | 2025-11-07 | 2025-11-26 | Quarterly | 1.08 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2025-07-21 | 2025-07-21 | 2025-08-29 | Quarterly | 1.08 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2025-05-12 | 2025-05-12 | 2025-05-29 | Quarterly | 1.08 | +10.2% | 0.71% |
| 2025-02-07 | 2025-02-07 | 2025-02-27 | Quarterly | 0.98 | 0% | 0.66% |
| 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-27 | Quarterly | 0.98 | 0% | 0.67% |
| 2024-08-08 | 2024-08-08 | 2024-08-29 | Quarterly | 0.98 | 0% | 0.8% |
| 2024-05-09 | 2024-05-10 | 2024-05-30 | Quarterly | 0.98 | +10.1% | 0.81% |
| 2024-02-12 | 2024-02-13 | 2024-02-27 | Quarterly | 0.89 | 0% | 0.73% |
| 2023-11-13 | 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-28 | Quarterly | 0.89 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2023-08-09 | 2023-08-10 | 2023-08-24 | Quarterly | 0.89 | 0% | 0.73% |
| 2023-05-10 | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-25 | Quarterly | 0.89 | +12.7% | 0.83% |
| 2023-02-08 | 2023-02-09 | 2023-02-23 | Quarterly | 0.79 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2022-11-08 | 2022-11-09 | 2022-11-23 | Quarterly | 0.79 | 0% | 0.69% |
| 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-25 | Quarterly | 0.79 | 0% | 0.59% |
| 2022-05-11 | 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-26 | Quarterly | 0.79 | +19.7% | 0.67% |
| 2022-01-28 | 2022-01-31 | 2022-02-24 | Quarterly | 0.66 | 0% | 0.6% |
| 2021-10-29 | 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-29 | Quarterly | 0.66 | 0% | 0.54% |
PAYX Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, PAYX's dividend yield is 4.33%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.54 USD by the current share price of 116.14.
As of September 2026, PAYX paid a dividend of 4.54 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-28 and the payout was 1.19 USD.
PAYX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, PAYX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-07-28.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PAYX for the next payments are between 1.172 (-1.5%) and 1.296 (+8.9%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.21%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.19 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-07-28. The next Ex-Dividend date for Paychex (PAYX) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Paychex (PAYX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
PAYX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.4% per year. Strong growth: PAYX's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
PAYX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.89%. If you bought PAYX's shares at 92.79 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.54 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.89% of your original purchase price.
PAYX Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
PAYX's 4.33% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of PAYX is 82.4%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.
PAYX's Overall Dividend Rating is 73.19%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
PAYX Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-07 02:06 UTC