Quarterly ResultJun 24, 2026, 08:42 AM
Paychex Q4 Diluted EPS $1.17, Up 43%; Full-Year Revenue $6.51B
AI Summary
Paychex reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended May 31, 2026. Fourth-quarter total revenue increased 12% to $1.61 billion, with diluted EPS up 43% to $1.17. For the full fiscal year, total revenue grew 17% to $6.51 billion, and adjusted diluted EPS increased 11% to $5.51. The company also highlighted the successful integration of Paycor, the launch of its AI-powered WISE Workforce Intelligence Engine, and returned $2.2 billion to shareholders.
Key Highlights
- Fourth quarter total revenue increased 12% to $1.61 billion.
- Fourth quarter diluted earnings per share rose 43% to $1.17.
- Full-year fiscal 2026 total revenue grew 17% to $6.51 billion.
- Full-year adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 11% to $5.51.
- Management Solutions revenue increased 14% to $1.2 billion in Q4.
- PEO and Insurance Solutions revenue increased 9% to $369.7 million in Q4.
- Returned $2.2 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2026, including $1.6 billion in dividends and $611 million in share repurchases.
- Fiscal 2027 outlook anticipates total revenue growth of 5% to 6% and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 7% to 9%.
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