Rep. April McClain Delaney Unloads Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) Shares

Key Points

• Rep. April McClain Delaney sold $100,001–$250,000 of Paychex shares on August 25, according to a September 9 disclosure. She also sold holdings in several other companies, including Wabtec, Viking, Trimble and TransDigm.
• Paychex reported quarterly EPS of $1.32 and revenue of $1.61 billion, slightly exceeding analyst estimates; revenue increased 12.5% year over year. The company also pays a $1.19 quarterly dividend, equivalent to a 4.1% yield.
• PAYX shares opened at $115.18, while analysts maintain a consensus “Hold” rating with a $125.65 target price. Institutional investors own 83.47% of the company, and recent analyst actions largely involved raising price targets without changing neutral ratings.

Representative April McClain Delaney (Democratic-Maryland) recently sold shares of Paychex, Inc. NASDAQ: PAYX. In a filing disclosed on September 09th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $100,001 and $250,000 in Paychex stock on August 25th.

Representative April McClain Delaney also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Wabtec NYSE: WAB on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Viking NYSE: VIK on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Trimble NASDAQ: TRMB on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Transdigm Group NYSE: TDG on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Tractor Supply NASDAQ: TSCO on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Middleby NASDAQ: MIDD on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Teledyne Technologies NYSE: TDY on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of STERIS NYSE: STE on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Somnigroup International NYSE: SGI on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Signet Jewelers NYSE: SIG on 8/25/2026.

Paychex Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:PAYX opened at $115.18 on Friday. Paychex, Inc. has a 52 week low of $85.45 and a 52 week high of $135.97. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $117.73 and a 200 day moving average price of $102.70. The company has a market cap of $40.97 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.55, a PEG ratio of 2.41 and a beta of 0.82. The company has a quick ratio of 1.26, a current ratio of 1.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.22.

Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The business services provider reported $1.32 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.31 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $1.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.60 billion. Paychex had a return on equity of 50.90% and a net margin of 27.03%.The firm's quarterly revenue was up 12.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.19 EPS. Paychex has set its FY 2027 guidance at 5.900-6.010 EPS. Research analysts predict that Paychex, Inc. will post 5.96 earnings per share for the current year.

Paychex Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 28th. Investors of record on Tuesday, July 28th were given a $1.19 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, July 28th. This represents a $4.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.1%. Paychex's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 97.34%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Paychex

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Paychex during the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Kingdom Financial Group LLC. acquired a new position in shares of Paychex in the fourth quarter worth $33,000. Leonteq Securities AG raised its holdings in shares of Paychex by 2,669.2% in the first quarter. Leonteq Securities AG now owns 360 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 347 shares during the last quarter. Field & Main Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Paychex in the second quarter valued at $33,000. Finally, Acumen Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Paychex during the fourth quarter valued at $34,000. 83.47% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

PAYX has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a "sector perform" rating on shares of Paychex in a research report on Thursday, May 28th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price target on shares of Paychex from $105.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on shares of Paychex from $107.00 to $109.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. UBS Group boosted their price objective on shares of Paychex from $105.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus increased their target price on shares of Paychex from $110.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $125.65.

Insider Transactions at Paychex

In related news, CFO Robert Schrader sold 2,600 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $115.09, for a total value of $299,234.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 18,547 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,134,574.23. The trade was a 12.29% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Joseph Tucci sold 3,907 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $98.25, for a total transaction of $383,862.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 67,364 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,618,513. This trade represents a 5.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Company insiders own 0.80% of the company's stock.

About Representative McClain Delaney

April McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Maryland's 6th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 6th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election. April McClain-Delaney grew up in Buhl, Idaho, where her father was a potato farmer. She obtained her bachelor's degree in communications from Northwestern University in 1986 and her law degree from Georgetown Law Center in 1989. McClain-Delaney worked in communications law, first with the satellite firm Orion Network Systems and later as the Washington director for Common Sense Media, a nonprofit focused on technology and children. In 2022, McClain-Delaney joined the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Joe Biden (D) as deputy assistant secretary for communications and information. McClain-Delaney served on the board of the Georgetown University Law Center, the International Center for Research on Women, and the Northwestern University School of Communications.

Paychex Company Profile

Paychex, Inc is a provider of payroll, human resources, and workforce management solutions for businesses of varying sizes. Its offerings include payroll processing, tax administration, time and attendance tracking, employee benefits administration, retirement services, workers' compensation and business insurance, recruiting, and compliance support.

The company also provides professional employer organization services, helping businesses manage employment administration and human resources through an integrated platform.

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