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	2025-04-30	+0.48 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock rose by 0.48% due to overall equity market optimism fueled by expectations of a strong economy and moderating inflation, despite concerns around slowing earnings from major technology companies and geopolitical tensions.
	2025-04-02	+0.23 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock rose by 0.23% following a series of price target increases and positive analyst ratings from firms like Barclays, Citigroup, and others, indicating investor confidence in the company's performance. Paychex (PAYX) stock rose 0.23% last night, likely driven by positive quarterly earnings results and recent upgrades in target prices from several equities analysts, indicating a bullish sentiment despite a general "Reduce" average rating from analysts.
	2025-04-01	+0.2 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock rose by 0.2% after American Century Companies Inc. and other institutional investors increased their holdings in the company, signaling confidence in its financial performance, which included beating earnings expectations and a steady revenue increase.
	2025-03-28	-0.53 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock experienced a decline of 0.53% after a strong earnings report, likely due to profit-taking by investors despite the positive outlook, as analysts maintain a largely neutral stance with price targets that reflect caution in the stock's upward potential.
	2025-03-26	+4.2 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock rose 4.2% as investors reacted positively to the company's earnings report, amid an environment of mixed market sentiment and broader concerns over U.S. consumer confidence and potential tariffs. Paychex (PAYX) stock rose by 4.2% due to positive market trends and investor sentiment following favorable developments in the broader stock market, amid a mixed performance from global markets and strong buying from foreign institutional investors.
	2025-03-24	+1.27 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock rose by 1.27% due to increased investment activity from institutional investors, including Proficio Capital Partners LLC, which significantly increased its stake in the company during the fourth quarter.
	2025-03-21	-1.52 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock declined by 1.52% as part of a broader market uncertainty fueled by concerns over tariff policies and the economic environment, particularly impacting small businesses, which are significant customers for Paychex.
	2025-03-19	+0.37 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock rose by 0.37% as investors anticipate the upcoming earnings report, with analysts expecting strong earnings and revenue growth, coupled with the company's recent dividend announcement and increased price targets from various analysts.
	2025-03-18	-0.68 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock dropped by 0.68% amid widespread concerns in the market about the impact of tariffs and a general decline in consumer sentiment, as companies increasingly discussed tariffs on their earnings calls, highlighting economic uncertainty influenced by the Trump administration's policies.
	2025-03-06	-1.45 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock declined by -1.45% despite an increased price target from UBS Group, indicating cautious sentiment among investors and analysts towards the stock, potentially due to mixed ratings and an overall "hold" consensus.
	2025-03-05	+0.07 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock saw a slight increase of 0.07% due to various institutional investors adjusting their holdings, with some firms significantly increasing their stakes, indicating confidence in the company's performance and stability. The rise in Paychex's stock can be attributed to strong earnings results that exceeded analyst expectations, and substantial interest from institutional investors boosting their positions in the company.
	2025-02-26	-1.15 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock fell by 1.15% as competition from payroll and staffing firms, especially following its $4 billion merger with Paycor, poses a significant threat to traditional insurance agents, leading to concerns over skill gaps in insurance offerings and loss of clients.
	2025-02-19	+1.11 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock rose by 1.11% due to positive quarterly earnings results that exceeded analyst expectations, along with institutional investor activity suggesting confidence in the company's growth potential.
	2025-02-11	-0.62 %
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) stock fell by -0.62% as analysts have issued a consensus recommendation of "Reduce," with multiple firms providing cautious price targets amid mixed earnings results and broader market trends. The decline in Paychex's stock is attributed to analysts' lackluster outlook and recommendations for the stock, with a majority rating it as a hold or sell, rather than strong buy, which could signal investor caution.
	2025-02-05	+0.91 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock saw a 0.91% increase due to the announcement of an upcoming $4.1 billion all-cash merger with Paycor HCM, which offers a premium to Paycor's recent trading price, indicating confidence from investors in the strategic acquisition.
	2025-01-21	-0.43 %
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) stock declined by 0.43%, particularly after analysts maintained a consensus rating of "Hold" and the stock's average price target is lower than recent trading levels, indicating market uncertainty and potential profit-taking by investors.
	2025-01-17	-0.37 %
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) stock fell by 0.37% amid a predominantly "Reduce" recommendation from analysts, with several firms not optimistic about its future performance, leading to cautious investor sentiment. The decline in stock price is likely influenced by the average rating of "Reduce" from brokers and the lack of strong buy recommendations, as well as market uncertainties affecting broader investor confidence.
	2025-01-16	+1.78 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock rose 1.78% following a significant increase in institutional investments and favorable analyst upgrades, reflecting positive sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance.
	2025-01-15	+1.81 %
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) stock rose by 1.81% following notable increases in institutional investments, positive quarterly earnings that surpassed expectations, and announcement of a substantial dividend, reflecting strong investor confidence and financial performance.
	2025-01-14	+0.84 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock recently rose by 0.84% after Jim Cramer highlighted the company's importance in payroll processing for small and medium businesses, which are perceived to benefit from potential easing of monetary policy, particularly in the context of strong labor market conditions and increased hiring. Paychex (PAYX) stock rose by 0.84% as institutional investors, such as Aprio Wealth Management LLC and State Street Corp, significantly increased their holdings in the company, signaling strong confidence in its financial performance and growth prospects.
	2025-01-13	+1.06 %
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) stock rose by 1.06% after Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC increased its stake in the company, reflecting growing institutional investor confidence following a positive earnings report and an increase in revenue.
	2025-01-07	+2.35 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock rose 2.35% due to its agreement to acquire Paycor HCM, Inc. for $22.50 per share, which has generated investor interest and speculation about the potential benefits of this acquisition. Paychex (PAYX) stock rose by 2.35%, attributed to positive earnings performance, increased dividends, and strategic adjustments in institutional holdings, despite significant selling by some insiders.
	2025-01-02	-1.23 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock fell by 1.23% following a downgrade in Q3 2025 earnings per share estimates by Zacks Research, which may have influenced investor sentiment.
	2024-12-30	-0.93 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock decreased by 0.93% amid a backdrop of significant insider selling and a mix of recent institutional investment activity, with the decline attributed to uncertainties surrounding insider confidence and market reactions to the changes in share dynamics.
	2024-12-24	+1.47 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock rose 1.47% following an upgrade in earnings estimates for FY2025 by William Blair, which now projects earnings of $5.00 per share, slightly above the previous estimate and the consensus forecast.
	2024-12-23	-0.14 %
Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) stock declined by 0.14% amid a consensus "Reduce" rating from analysts and insider selling, which may have raised concerns among investors. Paychex (PAYX) stock fell by 0.14% following mixed analyst ratings, despite the company reporting better-than-expected earnings for the latest quarter, indicating investors may be reacting skeptically to ongoing market sentiment and insider selling.
	2024-12-18	-3.15 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock dropped by 3.15%, possibly influenced by broader market trends or investor reactions to external news, such as the significant stock sales by Jeff Bezos which may have raised concerns over market stability and investor sentiment.
	2024-12-17	-0.65 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock declined by 0.65% following Wellington Management Group LLP's decision to reduce its holdings in the company by 11.7%, indicating potential investor concern about institutional selling and overall market sentiment.
	2024-12-06	+0.32 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock recently rose by 0.32% following an increase in institutional investors' holdings, which may indicate growing confidence in the company's performance and potential.
	2024-12-05	-1.1 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock experienced a decline of 1.1% due to Fmr LLC reducing its stake in the company by 1.8% in the third quarter, alongside continued insider selling, which may have raised concerns among investors.
	2024-12-03	-0.66 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock declined by 0.66% amid a backdrop of mixed institutional investment activity and insider selling. The drop could be attributed to profit-taking after recent gains, rising concerns among investors regarding insider sales, and fluctuations in target price recommendations from analysts.
	2024-12-02	-0.56 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock experienced a decline of 0.56% due to mixed institutional investment activities and ongoing evaluations of its performance amidst fluctuating stock price movements and recent insider sales.
	2024-11-25	+0.55 %
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) experienced a 0.55% increase in stock value, attributed to positive institutional investment activity, including Thrivent Financial's recent increase in holdings and various analysts raising their price targets following a stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings report.
	2024-11-21	+1.59 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock experienced a 1.59% increase due to significant boosts in holdings by various institutional investors, positive earnings exceeding analyst expectations, and a recently announced dividend. Paychex (PAYX) stock rose 1.59% due to a combination of institutional investors adjusting their positions, positive analyst upgrades to their price targets, and strong recent earnings performance that beat expectations.
	2024-11-12	-0.49 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock fell by 0.49% recently, likely due to a combination of institutional trading activity and profit-taking by insiders, despite the company reporting higher earnings and revenue for the last quarter.
	2024-11-07	-1.37 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock fell by 1.37% after a period of mixed performance amid various institutional investor activities and changes in analyst ratings. The decline could be attributed to the market's reaction to recent insider sales, cautious analyst ratings, and potential profit-taking by investors following the stock's recent rise.
	2024-11-06	+6.32 %
Paychex (PAYX) stock rose 6.32% following an increase in institutional investments, with Van ECK Associates Corp and other funds boosting their stakes and the company exceeding earnings expectations in its recent quarterly report.