On Dec 19, 2025, PAYX reported earnings of 1.26 USD per share (EPS) for Q2 26, beating the estimate of 1.25 USD, resulting in a 0.54% surprise. Revenue reached 1.56 billion, compared to an expected 1.60 billion, with a -2.65% difference. The market reacted with a -1.72% price change (close before vs. close after earnings).
Looking ahead to Q3 26, 17 analysts forecast an EPS of 1.70 USD, with revenue projected to reach 1.82 billion USD, implying an increase of 34.92% EPS, and increase of 16.77% in Revenue from the last quarter.
Industry Peers’ Earnings
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Samsara Inc.
Report Date
Mar 05, 2026 For Q4 26
Estimate
$0.12
Actual
$0.18
Surprise
+38.78%
GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE, INC.
Report Date
Mar 05, 2026 For Q2 26
Estimate
$0.78
Actual
$1.17
Surprise
+48.40%
GitLab Inc. Class A Common Stock
Report Date
Mar 03, 2026 For Q4 26
Estimate
$0.23
Actual
$0.30
Surprise
+28.10%
Sportradar Group AG Class A Ordinary Shares
Report Date
Mar 03, 2026 For Q4 25
Estimate
$0.09
Actual
$0.00
Surprise
-90.76%
Rigetti Computing, Inc. Common Stock
Report Date
Mar 04, 2026 For Q4 25
Estimate
-$0.03
Actual
-$0.03
Surprise
+9.64%
BOX, INC.
Report Date
Mar 03, 2026 For Q4 26
Estimate
$0.34
Actual
$0.49
Surprise
+43.78%
Rumble Inc. Class A Common Stock
Report Date
Mar 05, 2026 For Q4 25
Estimate
-$0.08
Actual
-$0.15
Surprise
-71.43%
Asana, Inc. Class A Common Stock
Report Date
Mar 02, 2026 For Q4 26
Estimate
$0.07
Actual
$0.08
Surprise
+11.58%
Riskified Ltd.
Report Date
Mar 04, 2026 For Q4 25
Estimate
$0.10
Actual
$0.12
Surprise
+19.28%
AudioEye, Inc. Common Stock
Report Date
Mar 05, 2026 For Q4 25
Estimate
-$0.02
Actual
$0.22
Surprise
+869.23%
FAQ
What were Paychex Inc's earnings and revenue for the latest quarter Q2 2026?
For Q2 2026, Paychex Inc reported EPS of $1.26, beating estimates by 0.54%, and revenue of $1.56B, -2.65% below expectations.
How did the market react to Paychex Inc's Q2 2026 earnings?
The stock price moved down -1.72%, changed from $114.24 before the earnings release to $112.28 the day after.
When is Paychex Inc expected to report next?
The next earning report is scheduled for Apr 01, 2026.
What are the forecasts for Paychex Inc's next earnings report?
Based on 17
analysts, Paychex Inc is expected to report EPS of $1.70 and revenue of $1.82B for Q3 2026.