Latest Earnings Results: Q1 '26
Estimated EPS
$1.32
Reported EPS
$1.34
Surprise
+1.57%
Estimated Rev
$1.63B
Reported Rev
$1.63B
Surprise
+0.24%
• Reported GAAP EPS of $1.34 up 9.84% YoY • Reported revenue of $1.63B up 5.88% YoY • Paychexs fiscal 2027 outlook calls for total revenue growth of 5% to 6%, adjusted operating margin of ~44%, adjusted diluted EPS growth of 7% to 9%, and PEO revenue growth of 7% to 8%.
Bullish Takeaway
Paychex introduced WISE Hire and extended AI-enabled automation across HCM and Microsoft applications; PEO and Insurance Solutions revenue increased 12%, while operating margin increased to 38.0%.
Bearish Takeaway
Paychexs operating cash flow was $413.5M versus $718.4M a year earlier; other income, net was $10.9M, down 54%; risks include keeping pace with technology and AI-related risks.
Generated by Stocktwits using AI and company-reported earnings data for Q1 '26. This recap is intended to help readers understand the quarter quickly. Verify key figures in the linked source materials; the summary may contain errors and is not investment advice.
Historical Earnings
Quarterly
Annual
EPS
Revenue
| Fiscal Period | Estimated | Reported | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 '26 | $1.28 | -- | -- | N/A |
Q1 '26 | $1.32 | $1.34 | 1.57% | BEAT |
Q4 '25 | $1.31 | $1.32 | 1.13% | BEAT |
Q3 '25 | $1.67 | $1.71 | 2.26% | BEAT |
Q2 '25 | $1.23 | $1.26 | 2.53% | BEAT |