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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. stock logo
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
$246.86
+0.7%
$244.94
$205.53
$256.84
$101.04B0.781.46 million shs757,877 shs
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
$173.39
-0.1%
$188.47
$146.15
$374.04
$10.08B1.17830,311 shs474,217 shs
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
$122.55
+1.0%
$121.36
$104.09
$129.70
$44.11B0.931.71 million shs1.06 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. stock logo
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
0.00%+2.05%+1.00%-1.25%+14.81%
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
0.00%+1.23%-15.20%-8.74%-36.53%
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
0.00%+2.04%-1.36%-0.39%+12.82%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. stock logo
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
4.8459 of 5 stars
2.05.04.24.42.92.51.9
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
4.9792 of 5 stars
4.15.01.73.62.62.52.5
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
4.3156 of 5 stars
1.92.02.54.13.04.21.3

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. stock logo
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
2.00
Hold$255.423.47% Upside
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
2.16
Hold$246.3142.06% Upside
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
1.82
Reduce$123.000.37% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest ADP, PAYX, and PAYC Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
5/6/2024
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
Mizuho
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$185.00 ➝ $170.00
5/2/2024
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. stock logo
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
TD Cowen
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Lower Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$253.00 ➝ $251.00
5/2/2024
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. stock logo
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Lower Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$254.00 ➝ $250.00
5/2/2024
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. stock logo
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$280.00 ➝ $282.00
5/2/2024
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
William Blair
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
5/2/2024
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
Citigroup
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$196.00 ➝ $193.00
5/2/2024
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
Barclays
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Lower Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$193.00 ➝ $184.00
5/2/2024
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$165.00 ➝ $175.00
5/2/2024
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
BMO Capital Markets
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Lower Price TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$200.00 ➝ $190.00
5/2/2024
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
Needham & Company LLC
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Reiterated RatingHold
4/3/2024
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
Bank of America
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Boost Price TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$108.00 ➝ $111.00
(Data available from 5/12/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. stock logo
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
$18.01B5.61$12.07 per share20.46$11.30 per share21.85
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
$1.69B5.95$7.58 per share22.88$24.75 per share7.01
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
$5.01B8.81$5.44 per share22.51$9.69 per share12.65

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. stock logo
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
$3.41B$8.9627.5524.742.3519.56%93.09%6.69%7/24/2024 (Estimated)
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
$340.79M$8.2121.1224.592.7226.91%32.84%10.93%8/6/2024 (Estimated)
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
$1.56B$4.5926.7024.663.4631.86%46.14%13.85%7/4/2024 (Estimated)

Latest ADP, PAYX, and PAYC Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/1/2024Q3 2024
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. stock logo
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
$2.79$2.88+$0.09$2.88$5.22 billion$5.30 billion      
4/2/2024Q3 24
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
$1.37$1.38+$0.01$1.38$1.46 billion$1.44 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. stock logo
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
$5.602.27%+12.06%62.50%48 Years
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
$1.500.87%N/A18.27%N/A
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
$3.923.20%+11.74%85.40%14 Years

Latest ADP, PAYX, and PAYC Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/3/2024
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. stock logo
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
quarterly$1.402.28%6/14/20246/14/20247/1/2024
4/29/2024
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
quarterly$0.37500.78%5/24/20245/28/20246/10/2024
5/1/2024
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
quarterly$0.983.3%5/9/20245/10/20245/30/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. stock logo
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
0.65
1.01
1.01
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
N/A
1.12
1.12
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
0.21
1.24
1.24

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. stock logo
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
80.03%
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
87.77%
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
83.47%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. stock logo
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
0.26%
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
14.50%
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
11.50%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. stock logo
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
63,000409.29 million408.23 millionOptionable
Paycom Software, Inc. stock logo
PAYC
Paycom Software
7,30858.11 million49.68 millionOptionable
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
16,600359.96 million318.57 millionOptionable

ADP, PAYX, and PAYC Headlines

SourceHeadline
BNP Paribas Financial Markets Buys 97,721 Shares of Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)BNP Paribas Financial Markets Buys 97,721 Shares of Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)
marketbeat.com - May 12 at 10:47 AM
Mawer Investment Management Ltd. Sells 43,935 Shares of Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)Mawer Investment Management Ltd. Sells 43,935 Shares of Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)
marketbeat.com - May 11 at 5:47 PM
The growth of Paychex Inc. (PAYX) Stock is expected to continueThe growth of Paychex Inc. (PAYX) Stock is expected to continue
bovnews.com - May 11 at 5:33 PM
Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) is Troy Asset Management Ltds 7th Largest PositionPaychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) is Troy Asset Management Ltd's 7th Largest Position
marketbeat.com - May 10 at 7:06 PM
National Pension Service Has $73.80 Million Stock Position in Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)National Pension Service Has $73.80 Million Stock Position in Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)
marketbeat.com - May 9 at 1:52 PM
Hidden Opportunities: 3 Overlooked Stocks Primed for Outsized Gains Through 2030Hidden Opportunities: 3 Overlooked Stocks Primed for Outsized Gains Through 2030
investorplace.com - May 9 at 1:21 PM
Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Reduce" by AnalystsPaychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Reduce" by Analysts
americanbankingnews.com - May 9 at 1:20 AM
QQQ ETF Update, 5/8/2024QQQ ETF Update, 5/8/2024
msn.com - May 8 at 4:37 PM
BBSI or PAYX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?BBSI or PAYX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
zacks.com - May 8 at 12:40 PM
Natixis Advisors L.P. Raises Position in Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)Natixis Advisors L.P. Raises Position in Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)
marketbeat.com - May 8 at 6:40 AM
Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) Shares Sold by Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc.Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) Shares Sold by Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc.
marketbeat.com - May 7 at 9:42 PM
Welch & Forbes LLC Trims Stock Position in Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)Welch & Forbes LLC Trims Stock Position in Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)
marketbeat.com - May 6 at 11:55 PM
Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) Shares Purchased by Victory Capital Management Inc.Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) Shares Purchased by Victory Capital Management Inc.
marketbeat.com - May 5 at 7:11 AM
Swiss National Bank Reduces Stock Holdings in Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)Swiss National Bank Reduces Stock Holdings in Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)
marketbeat.com - May 4 at 9:38 AM
Benjamin F. Edwards & Company Inc. Buys 79,784 Shares of Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)Benjamin F. Edwards & Company Inc. Buys 79,784 Shares of Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)
marketbeat.com - May 4 at 12:29 AM
Raymond James & Associates Raises Position in Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)Raymond James & Associates Raises Position in Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)
marketbeat.com - May 2 at 7:59 PM
Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.98Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.98
marketbeat.com - May 2 at 4:29 PM
Paylocity (PCTY) Reports Q1: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of EarningsPaylocity (PCTY) Reports Q1: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
ca.investing.com - May 1 at 10:37 AM
Paychex Lifts Quarterly Dividend to 98c/ShrPaychex Lifts Quarterly Dividend to 98c/Shr
marketwatch.com - May 1 at 10:37 AM
Paychex Declares a 10% Increase to Quarterly Cash DividendPaychex Declares a 10% Increase to Quarterly Cash Dividend
finance.yahoo.com - May 1 at 10:37 AM
Hourly Earnings Growth for U.S. Small Business Workers Increases and Job Growth Slows Amid Tight Job MarketHourly Earnings Growth for U.S. Small Business Workers Increases and Job Growth Slows Amid Tight Job Market
finance.yahoo.com - April 30 at 9:55 AM
Truist Financial Corp Sells 12,559 Shares of Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)Truist Financial Corp Sells 12,559 Shares of Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)
marketbeat.com - April 30 at 6:45 AM
Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) Shares Sold by Argyle Capital Management Inc.Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) Shares Sold by Argyle Capital Management Inc.
marketbeat.com - April 28 at 9:46 PM
RWC Asset Management LLP Sells 13,034 Shares of Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)RWC Asset Management LLP Sells 13,034 Shares of Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)
marketbeat.com - April 27 at 5:29 PM

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Company Descriptions

Automatic Data Processing logo

Automatic Data Processing

NASDAQ:ADP
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management solutions worldwide. It operates in two segments, Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO). The Employer Services segment offers strategic, cloud-based platforms, and human resources (HR) outsourcing solutions. Its offerings include payroll services, benefits administration, talent management, HR management, workforce management, insurance, retirement, and compliance services, as well as integrated HCM solutions. The PEO Services segment provides HR outsourcing solution to businesses through a co-employment model. This segment offers employee benefits, protection and compliance, talent engagement, expertise, comprehensive outsourcing, and recruitment process outsourcing services. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey.
Paycom Software logo

Paycom Software

NYSE:PAYC
Paycom Software, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solution delivered as software-as-a-service for small to mid-sized companies in the United States. It offers functionality and data analytics that businesses need to manage the employment life cycle from recruitment to retirement. The company's HCM solution provides a suite of applications in the areas of talent acquisition, including applicant tracking, candidate tracker, background checks, on-boarding, e-verify, and tax credit services; and time and labor management, such as time and attendance, scheduling, time-off requests, labor allocation, labor management reports/push reporting, geofencing/geotracking, and Microfence, a proprietary Bluetooth. Its HCM solution also offers payroll applications comprising better employee transaction interface, payroll and tax management, payroll card, Everyday, Paycom pay, Client Action Center, expense management, mileage tracker/fixed and variable rates, garnishment administration, and GL concierge applications; and talent management applications that include employee self-service, compensation budgeting, performance management, position management, and Paycom learning, as well as my analytics. In addition, its HCM solution provides manager on-the-go that gives supervisors and managers the ability to perform a variety of tasks, such as approving time-off requests and expense reimbursements; direct data exchange; ask here, a tool for direct line of communication to ask work-related questions; document and checklist; government and compliance; benefits administration/benefits to carrier; benefit enrollment service; COBRA administration; personnel action and performance discussion forms; surveys; 401(k) reporting; report center; and affordable care act applications, as well as Clue, which securely collects, tracks, and manages the vaccination and testing data of the workforce. Paycom Software, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Paychex logo

Paychex

NASDAQ:PAYX
Paychex, Inc. provides integrated human capital management solutions for human resources (HR), payroll, benefits, and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, and India. It offers payroll processing services; payroll tax administration services; employee payment services; and regulatory compliance services, such as new-hire reporting and garnishment processing. The company also provides HR solutions, including payroll, employer compliance, HR and employee benefits administration, risk management outsourcing, and the on-site availability of a professionally trained HR representative; and retirement services administration, including plan implementation, ongoing compliance with government regulations, employee and employer reporting, participant and employer online access, electronic funds transfer, and other administrative services. In addition, it offers cloud-based HR administration software products for employee benefits management and administration, time and attendance, digital communication solutions, recruiting, and onboarding solutions; plan administration outsourcing and state unemployment insurance services; various business services to small to medium-sized businesses comprising payroll funding and outsourcing services, which include payroll processing, invoicing, and tax preparation; and payment processing services, financial fitness programs, and a small-business loan resource center. Further, the company provides insurance services for property and casualty coverage, such as workers' compensation, business-owner policies, cyber security protection, and commercial auto, as well as health and benefits coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life. It markets and sells its services primarily through its direct sales force. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.