Paychex revenue and financials

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Close · October 6, 2026

In the fiscal year ended May 2026, Paychex reported revenue of $6.51B (+16.88% year over year). Net income was $1.76B, a net margin of 27.0%.

Annual revenue · 2026: $6.51B
  1. $3.15B2017
  2. $3.38B2018
  3. $3.77B2019
  4. $4.04B2020
  5. $4.06B2021
  6. $4.61B2022
  7. $5.01B2023
  8. $5.28B2024
  9. $5.57B2025
  10. $6.51B2026

Fiscal year ending in May. Sources and method on the page Methodology and sources.

At a glance

Revenue growth
+16.88%
FY to May 2026 vs FY to May 2025
Net income growth
+6.20%
FY to May 2026 vs FY to May 2025
Net margin
27.0%
FY to May 2025: 29.7%

Financial data

Amounts in millions of USD; per-share values in USD; shares in millions.

Balance sheet · Quarterly
ItemQ to May 2026Q to Feb 2026Q to Nov 2025Q to Aug 2025Q to May 2025Q to Feb 2025
Total assets16,17517,51116,51916,66316,564—
Current assets8,6139,9288,9099,0408,917—
Cash and equivalents1,0881,7431,4868091,629—
Short-term investments36.338.137.686234.5—
Receivables2,2082,0712,0312,0031,975—
Net property, plant and equipment653639631590575—
Goodwill4,5274,5274,5274,5244,514—
Other intangible assets1,6841,7481,8121,8871,947—
Long-term investments————0.00.0
Current liabilities6,8417,8797,0417,1296,956—
Accounts payable155132138121130—
Long-term debt4,5564,5544,5524,5504,548—
Total debt4,6085,0135,0375,0225,022—
Total liabilities12,43913,49812,63912,69212,436—
Total equity (incl. minority)3,7354,0143,8803,9714,128—
Retained earnings1,8062,0471,9502,0702,277—