Paychex (PAYX) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+6.46%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$108.49

Current price$115.49

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,064.60

YTD rank#304 of 500

SectorIndustrials

Official websitepaychex.com

Price chart

PAYX vs its sector

Industrials sector average+12.96%

PAYX YTD+6.46%

Difference-6.50 pts

Stocks in sector81

Underperforming its sector. PAYX is 6.50 points behind the Industrials sector average, which covers 81 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Paychex (PAYX) is up +6.46% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #304 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $108.49 and trades at $115.49 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,064.60 today. That puts it 6.50 points behind the Industrials sector average of +12.96%.

Recent performance

Paychex (PAYX) has gained 17.92% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 20.27%, and fallen 1.68% over the past three months (ahead of the index by 0.84%). It is trading 8.38% below its 52-week high of $126.06, set on 2026-08-31.

Latest PAYX news

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PAYX YTD return FAQ

What is Paychex (PAYX)'s YTD return in 2026?

Paychex (PAYX) is up +6.46% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Paychex (PAYX)'s price at the start of 2026?

Paychex (PAYX) closed at $108.49 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $115.49 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Paychex (PAYX) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Paychex (PAYX) ranks #304 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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