Analyst consensus rating
Paychex Analyst Rating: Hold
PAYX is rated Hold by 14 analysts with a $111.36 target. As of 2026-08-28.
Direct answer
Paychex's consensus rating is Hold.
14 analysts are included in the current consensus when a coverage count is available.
The same consensus reports an average price target of $111.36.
Forecast evidence checked August 28, 2026.
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Verified data
- Current price
- $126.71
- Average price target
- $111.36
- High price target
- $150.00
- Low price target
- $95.00
- Low target gap
- -25%
- Target upside
- -12.1%
- High target gap
- +18.4%
- Target range width
- 43.4%
- Consensus rating
- Hold
- Analysts
- 14
- Evidence date
- August 28, 2026
- Valid through
- September 4, 2026
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Read the frequently asked questions.
What is the analyst consensus rating for Paychex?
Paychex has a verified Hold consensus. The same dataset has an average price target of $111.36.
How far are Paychex's low and high targets from the recorded price?
The low target implies -25%, while the high target implies +18.4%.
How many analysts are included in Paychex's consensus?
The verified consensus includes 14 analysts.
How is Paychex's target upside or downside calculated?
The average target of $111.36 is divided by the recorded price of $126.71, then one is subtracted to produce -12.1%. This does not guarantee a future return.
When was Paychex's analyst forecast verified?
The data was verified on 2026-08-28. The dataset is valid through 2026-09-04.