Paychex revenue and financials

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Close · October 5, 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.

Cash flow · Quarterly
ItemQ to May 2026Q to Feb 2026Q to Nov 2025Q to Aug 2025Q to May 2025Q to Feb 2025
Operating cash flow581813445718344—
Depreciation and amortization11311110910985.7—
Capital expenditure-65.9-51.0-62.1-55.9-60.5—
Investing cash flow-2271.4376-1,303-3,075—
Financing cash flow-1,791235-582-5153,072—
Dividends paid-425-388-388-389-389—
Share repurchases-249-75.0-127-1600.0—
Net change in cash-1,4381,049239-1,100341—
Free cash flow515762383663283—