Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) — financial distillation
Annual history (10-K)
Quarterly history (10-Q)
Two headline lines are shown to start. Click any item in a legend to add or remove it — every figure on the chart is one the table below also carries, for the period it names.
In brief, from the full filed history
- Revenue grew from $2.07B (period ending 2008-05-31) to $6.30B (period ending 2026-05-31) — a 6.4% annual pace across 18 year(s) of filed history.
- Net margin held close to 27.9% over that same span.
- Across 54 tracked quarters, the strongest was $1.75B (quarter ending 2026-02-28) and the weakest was $496.6M (quarter ending 2009-11-30).
Annual — most recent 10-K
| Line | Value | Period ends | Form | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.30B | 2026-05-31 | 10-K | 0001193125-26-307785 |
| Operating income | $2.51B | 2026-05-31 | 10-K | 0001193125-26-307785 |
| Net income | $1.76B | 2026-05-31 | 10-K | 0001193125-26-307785 |
| Diluted EPS | $4.89 | 2026-05-31 | 10-K | 0001193125-26-307785 |
| Total assets | $16.17B | 2026-05-31 | 10-K | 0001193125-26-307785 |
| Total liabilities | $12.44B | 2026-05-31 | 10-K | 0001193125-26-307785 |
| Cash & equivalents | $1.09B | 2026-05-31 | 10-K | 0001193125-26-307785 |
| Operating cash flow | $2.56B | 2026-05-31 | 10-K | 0001193125-26-307785 |
Quarterly — most recent 10-Q
| Line | Value | Period ends | Form | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.75B | 2026-02-28 | 10-Q | 0001193125-26-126204 |
| Operating income | $792.0M | 2026-02-28 | 10-Q | 0001193125-26-126204 |
| Net income | $560.3M | 2026-02-28 | 10-Q | 0001193125-26-126204 |
| Diluted EPS | $1.56 | 2026-02-28 | 10-Q | 0001193125-26-126204 |
| Total assets | $17.51B | 2026-02-28 | 10-Q | 0001193125-26-126204 |
| Total liabilities | $13.50B | 2026-02-28 | 10-Q | 0001193125-26-126204 |
| Cash & equivalents | $1.74B | 2026-02-28 | 10-Q | 0001193125-26-126204 |
| Operating cash flow | $718.4M | 2025-08-31 | 10-Q | 0001193125-25-224997 |
Reading
The figures above are taken directly from filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The reading below was generated by a local language model from only those figures; it introduces no numbers of its own. It is not investment advice.
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) operates primarily in the payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing services sector. The company’s scale is evident in its total assets of $17.51 billion as of the most recent quarter-end, which dwarfs its total liabilities of $13.50 billion, indicating a robust financial position.
The multi-year revenue trajectory reveals a steady growth pattern, with revenues escalating from $2.07 billion in 2008 to $6.30 billion in 2026, reflecting an average annual growth rate of 6.4% over the 18-year period. This consistent expansion underscores Paychex’s market penetration and service adoption. Concurrently, net margins have remained relatively stable around 27.9%, indicating efficient operations and cost management.
In examining upcoming filings, investors should focus on how Paychex navigates potential economic headwinds that could impact its client base’s hiring and payroll activities. Additionally, monitoring the company’s ability to maintain or enhance its net margins amidst rising operational costs will be crucial. The quarter ending 2026-02-28 showcased the highest revenue at $1.75 billion, while the weakest was observed in the quarter ending 2009-11-30 with $496.6 million, highlighting seasonal or cyclical fluctuations that may warrant attention in future reports.
Source: SEC EDGAR company facts for CIK 0000723531 · filings index