On June 26, 2025, Jefferies, a well-respected financial services company, maintained its "Hold" rating for Paychex (PAYX, Financial). This decision was made by analyst Samad Samana, who provided insights into the future outlook for PAYX.
While keeping its rating consistent, Jefferies has adjusted its price target for PAYX from $155.00 to $140.00. This adjustment reflects a decrease of 9.68%. The revised price target is positioned in USD, aligning with industry standards.
The stock, Paychex (PAYX, Financial), remains a point of interest for investors, as analysts continue to monitor its performance in the market. Stakeholders should note this updated price target when considering potential investment opportunities in PAYX.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 12 analysts, the average target price for Paychex Inc (PAYX, Financial) is $151.37 with a high estimate of $165.00 and a low estimate of $135.00. The average target implies an upside of 9.73% from the current price of $137.94. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Paychex Inc (PAYX) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 17 brokerage firms, Paychex Inc's (PAYX, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 3.1, indicating "Hold" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Paychex Inc (PAYX, Financial) in one year is $155.94, suggesting a upside of 13.05% from the current price of $137.94. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Paychex Inc (PAYX) Summary page.
