- Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) is set to release its first-quarter fiscal year 2027 earnings report on September 23, 2026.
- Analysts project an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.32 and quarterly revenue of approximately $1.63 billion.
- The company anticipates full fiscal year 2027 revenue growth between 5% and 6%, alongside an 8% increase in EPS.
Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) is a leading provider of human capital management solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses. The company offers services including payroll processing, benefits, and human resources. It is preparing to release its first-quarter earnings report for fiscal year 2027 on September 23, 2026, before the market opens.
Wall Street analysts have set their expectations for the upcoming report. The consensus estimate for earnings per share (EPS) is $1.32. This represents an increase from the $1.22 per share reported in the same quarter of the previous year. An EPS figure shows how much profit a company makes for each share of its stock.
Analysts also project quarterly revenue to be approximately $1.63 billion. This figure is up from the $1.54 billion that Paychex reported last year, as highlighted by Benzinga Pro. The company's recent performance includes a strong fourth quarter with 12% revenue growth, which was supported by organic growth and synergies from its Paycor acquisition.
Looking ahead, the company provides guidance for the full 2027 fiscal year. Paychex anticipates revenue growth between 5% and 6% and an 8% increase in EPS. In terms of valuation, Paychex has a trailing Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 23.73, and its liquidity is shown by a current ratio of 1.26.
