Paychex Stock Forecast & Price Target
Paychex Price Target 2026
The Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $120.63 (+4.9%) for Paychex in about one month (by Dec 11, 2026).
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame, calculated from the current price of $115.04. Click to see the forecast in the chart.
Paychex Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
In the short term, the Quantum Forecast sees Paychex at $115.38 (+0.29%) today around 11:45 AM ET and at $115.72 (+0.59%) tomorrow around 5:15 AM ET. It is based on prices from the current trading day and the past week. Short-term forecast in the chart
Paychex Stock 2026: Price Performance
Paychex stock has gained 2.5% since the start of 2026 and currently trades at $115.04 (as of Nov 12, 2026). Over the same period the Nasdaq 100 is up 11.7%, putting the stock 9.1 percentage points behind the index. Over the past 52 weeks the price ranged between $85.59 and $127.95; it is currently 10.1% below its high of Aug 31, 2026.
Paychex Forecast 2027
Over a horizon of roughly 10 months (until about Sep 2027), the Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $102.55 for Paychex – −10.9% from today. The range band runs from $63.05 – $142.05: the further ahead the forecast looks, the greater the uncertainty. See the long-term forecast in the chart
Community Forecast for Paychex
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Make your own forecastAbout Paychex
Paychex provides payroll, human resources and benefits services, mainly for small and mid-sized businesses. Tom Golisano founded the company in 1971 in Rochester, New York, where it is still headquartered. Its offerings include payroll processing and tax filing, retirement plan administration, workers' compensation and health insurance brokerage, time tracking and HR outsourcing through a professional employer organization (PEO). The acquisition of Paycor in 2025 added cloud software aimed at larger mid-market clients.
Most revenue comes from the United States, with smaller operations in Europe and India. The business is recurring and closely tied to the number of client companies and their employees, so small-business formation and the labor market are important indicators. Paychex also earns interest income on client funds held before payroll is paid out, which makes results somewhat sensitive to interest rates. Competitors include ADP and a range of cloud HR providers. The stock trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker PAYX and belongs to the Nasdaq-100 and the S&P 500.
The current price of Paychex stock is $115.04 (−0.02% vs. the previous close). In today's trading the high was $117.08 and the low $114.99.
How the Quantum Forecast works
Research from quantum physics. The models are the result of several years of research at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and LMU Munich and were transferred to the stock market.
Spectra and correlations. Frequency spectra are calculated from current prices, and the relationships between price swings and volatility are analyzed. This produces the forecast and the risk assessment.
Detecting herd behavior. Models of phase transitions from statistical physics describe when investors collectively fall into panic or euphoria – an early sign of possible crash situations.
Swarm intelligence. User forecasts are checked once their time frame has expired and feed into the model, weighted by their hit rate.
The range band shows the typical fluctuation around the forecast. More on quantum physics & swarm intelligence
Frequently Asked Questions about Paychex Stock
What is the Paychex stock forecast?
The Quantum Forecast expects Paychex to reach $120.63 in about one month (by Dec 11, 2026), a change of +4.9% from the current price of $115.04. Over roughly 10 months (by Sep 2027) the price target is $102.55 (−10.9%).
What is the Paychex stock price target?
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame: 1 month $120.63 (+4.9%), 2 months $108.23 (−5.9%), 6 months $126.05 (+9.6%), 10 months $102.55 (−10.9%). The range band shows the typical fluctuation around these targets.
Will Paychex stock go up or down?
In the short term the Quantum Forecast points up (+4.9% over one month). No forecast is certain – it is based on historical prices and statistical analysis.
How is the Quantum Forecast computed?
Trends, frequency spectra and correlations are calculated from the price history using methods from quantum physics; user opinions are added as well (swarm intelligence). The range band reflects the volatility of the security and widens with the time horizon.
Can I make my own forecast for Paychex?
Yes – in the Forecast League you pick long or short and a price target for 1 day up to 6 months. Forecasts are scored automatically when they expire; correct calls earn points and a spot on the leaderboard.