Analyst consensus rating

Paychex Analyst Rating: Hold

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 $113.93.
Forecast evidence checked October 17, 2026.

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Verified data

Current price
$111.63
Average price target
$113.93
High price target
$150.00
Low price target
$96.00
Low target gap
-14%
Target upside
+2.1%
High target gap
+34.4%
Target range width
48.4%
Consensus rating
Hold
Analysts
14
Evidence date
October 17, 2026
Valid through
October 24, 2026

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 $113.93.

How far are Paychex's low and high targets from the recorded price?

The low target implies -14%, while the high target implies +34.4%.

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 $113.93 is divided by the recorded price of $111.63, then one is subtracted to produce +2.1%. This does not guarantee a future return.

When was Paychex's analyst forecast verified?

The data was verified on 2026-10-17. The dataset is valid through 2026-10-24.