Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) Stock Chart
PAYX price chart
Daily prices adjusted for splits and dividends. 1D and 5D show delayed intraday prices. Markers: E earnings, D dividend, S split.
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About the PAYX chart
Paychex (PAYX) closed at $111.63 on October 16, 2026, up 2.9% so far this year. The stock is trading 9.5% above its 200-day moving average of $101.98, which technical analysts usually read as a long-term uptrend. Over the past year PAYX returned −7.9% including dividends, behind the S&P 500 (+16.8%).
This page charts the full trading history of Paychex, Inc. stock. Daily prices come from EODHD and are adjusted for stock splits and dividends, so returns over long periods are comparable. For the latest quote, company profile, earnings and news, see the PAYX stock overview.
PAYX chart FAQ
What is Paychex's all-time high stock price?
The highest closing price for PAYX was $159.78 on June 6, 2025 (adjusted for stock splits). As of the October 16, 2026 close it traded 30.1% below that level.
What is the 52-week range of PAYX stock?
Over the 52 weeks to October 16, 2026, PAYX traded between an intraday low of $85.45 on April 10, 2026 and an intraday high of $128.78 on October 21, 2025.
Is PAYX above its 200-day moving average?
Yes. On October 16, 2026 PAYX closed at $111.63, 9.5% above its 200-day simple moving average of $101.98. The 50-day average was $114.54.
How has PAYX stock performed compared with the S&P 500?
Including reinvested dividends, PAYX returned −7.9% over the past year, compared with +16.8% for the S&P 500 (SPY). Over five years the figures were +9.4% and +83.0%.
Does Paychex pay a dividend?
Yes. Paychex paid $4.54 per share in dividends over the past 12 months (4 payments), a yield of about 4.07% at the latest close. The most recent dividend of $1.19 per share had an ex-dividend date of July 28, 2026. The next dividend of $1.19 per share has an ex-dividend date of October 26, 2026.
Has PAYX stock ever split?
PAYX has split its stock 8 times: 3:2 (May 21, 1992), 3:2 (August 27, 1993), 3:2 (May 26, 1995), 3:2 (May 24, 1996), 3:2 (May 30, 1997), 3:2 (May 26, 1998), 3:2 (May 24, 1999), 3:2 (May 23, 2000). Prices on this chart are adjusted for all splits.
How do I read the PAYX chart?
Pick a time range above the chart and choose candlesticks, a line or an area chart. Moving averages, Bollinger Bands, volume, RSI and MACD can be switched on with the indicator buttons, and "Compare" plots PAYX against the S&P 500, its sector or a competitor as a percentage change. Chart prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.