Paychex (NAS:PAYX) Retained Earnings

: $1,994 Mil (As of Feb. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Paychex's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2023 was $1,994 Mil.

Paychex's quarterly retained earnings increased from Aug. 2022 ($1,736 Mil) to Nov. 2022 ($1,811 Mil) and increased from Nov. 2022 ($1,811 Mil) to Feb. 2023 ($1,994 Mil).

Paychex's annual retained earnings increased from May. 2020 ($1,431 Mil) to May. 2021 ($1,446 Mil) and increased from May. 2021 ($1,446 Mil) to May. 2022 ($1,670 Mil).

Paychex Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Paychex's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Paychex Annual Data

Trend

May13

May14

May15

May16

May17

May18

May19

May20

May21

May22

Retained Earnings

1,262.60

1,409.50

1,431.40

1,445.90

1,669.60

Paychex Quarterly Data
	May18	Aug18	Nov18	Feb19	May19	Aug19	Nov19	Feb20	May20	Aug20	Nov20	Feb21	May21	Aug21	Nov21	Feb22	May22	Aug22	Nov22	Feb23
Retained Earnings																1,798.50	1,669.60	1,736.30	1,811.40	1,993.70

Paychex Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Paychex (NAS:PAYX) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Paychex (NAS:PAYX) Business Description

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Address

911 Panorama Trail South, Rochester, NY, USA, 14625-2396

Website

https://www.paychex.com

Paychex is a leading provider of payroll, human capital management, and insurance solutions servicing small and midsize clients primarily in the United States. The company, established in 1979, services over 730,000 clients and pays over 1 in 12 U.S. private-sector workers. Alongside its traditional payroll services, Paychex offers HCM solutions such as benefits administration and time and attendance software, as well as human resources outsourcing and insurance agency services.

Executives

Kevin A Price	director	911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER NY 14625
Karen E. Saunders-mcclendon	officer: VP, Chief Human Resources Offi	911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER NY 14625
Robert L. Schrader	officer: VP/Controller	911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER NY 14625
Kara Wilson	director	C/O SUCCESSFACTORS, INC., 1500 FASHION ISLAND BLVD., SUITE 300, SAN MATEO CA 94404
Tom Bonadio	director	1021 HOWARD AVE, SAN CARLOS CA 94070
John B Gibson	officer: Sr. VP, Service	CONVERGYS CORPORATION, 201 EAST FOURTH STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Mark Anthony Bottini	officer: Sr. VP of Sales	911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER NY 14625
Kevin N Hill	officer: Vice President	50 WREN FIELD LN, PITTSFORD NY 114534
Michael E Gioja	officer: Sr. Vice President	911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER NY 14625
Rebecca F Bernson	officer: Sr. Vice President, Sales	911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER NY 14625
Efrain Rivera	officer: Sr. Vice President, CFO	911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER NY 14625
Laurie L. Zaucha	officer: Vice President	400 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK, FAIRPORT NY 14450
Joseph Doody	director	CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC, 25 GREENS HILL LANE PO BOX 866, RUTLAND VT 05701
Delbert M Humenik	officer: Sr. Vice President	911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER NY 14625
Jennifer R. Vossler	officer: VP/Controller	911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER NY 14625