Paychex, Inc.
Market Cap
$43.1B
Global Rank
#277
All-Time High
$47.6B
2024-12-31
Total Growth
+0%
since 2026
Market Cap Context
- Larger than 25% of the 367 companies we track (globally).
- Equivalent to 0.1% of United States's GDP (2025 data).
- Just above: #276 Rio Tinto Group ($43.5B)
- Just below: #278 JD.com, Inc. ($43.1B)
- Best year: 1995 (+86%). Worst year: 2001 (-28%).
Paychex, Inc. Financial Breakdown (FY 2026)
Source: Yahoo Finance โ PAYX annual filings (2026) โ$6.5B revenue ยท $2.5B operating income ยท $1.8B net income
- โOperating margin: 38.6% on $6.5B in revenue.
- โNet income margin: 27.0% โ $1.8B in profit.
- โFree cash flow: $2.3B (35.7% of revenue).
Cost / Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses $4.0B
Total
$4.0B
Capital Expenditures
$0.2B
This fiscal year (near-total AI infrastructure buildout)
Free Cash Flow
$2.3B
Trailing twelve months
Figures rounded from the annual SEC filing. Unaudited. For informational purposes only, not investment advice.
About Paychex, Inc.
Paychex, Inc. is an American company that provides human resources, payroll, and employee benefits outsourcing services for small- to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, the company has more than 100 offices serving approximately 800,000 payroll clients in the U.S. and Europe. Paychex is ranked 681st on the Fortune 500 list of largest corporations by revenue.
Paychex, Inc. Market Cap History (2026โ2026)
Paychex, Inc. vs Sector Peers by Market Cap
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Ranking History
| Year | Market Cap | Rank | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $43.1B | #277 | +9.9% |
| 2025 | $39.3B | #277(โ37) | -17.5% |
| 2024 | $47.6B | #240(โ18) | +21.3% |
| 2023 | $39.2B | #258(โ24) | +6.2% |
| 2022 | $36.9B | #234(โ3) | -13.2% |
| 2021 | $42.5B | #231(โ35) | +50.2% |
| 2020 | $28.3B | #266(โ17) | +13.3% |
| 2019 | $25.0B | #249(โ7) | +34.5% |
| 2018 | $18.6B | #242(โ1) | -1.1% |
| 2017 | $18.8B | #243(โ12) | +15.4% |
| 2016 | $16.3B | #231(โ2) | +19.0% |
| 2015 | $13.7B | #233(โ11) | +18.4% |
| 2014 | $11.6B | #244(โ8) | +5.0% |
| 2013 | $11.0B | #236(โ1) | +51.9% |
| 2012 | $7.3B | #237(โ15) | +7.5% |
| 2011 | $6.7B | #222(โ8) | +1.4% |
| 2010 | $6.6B | #230(โ13) | +5.4% |
| 2009 | $6.3B | #217(โ24) | +22.1% |
| 2008 | $5.2B | #193(โ25) | -24.6% |
| 2007 | $6.9B | #218(โ14) | -6.0% |
| 2006 | $7.3B | #204(โ16) | +5.7% |
| 2005 | $6.9B | #188(โ10) | +13.7% |
| 2004 | $6.1B | #178(โ31) | -7.0% |
| 2003 | $6.5B | #147(โ4) | +35.3% |
| 2002 | $4.8B | #151(โ8) | -18.8% |
| 2001 | $5.9B | #143(โ30) | -27.6% |
| 2000 | $8.2B | #113(โ6) | +83.6% |
| 1999 | $4.5B | #119(โ2) | +17.6% |
| 1998 | $3.8B | #117(โ7) | +53.5% |
| 1997 | $2.5B | #124(โ1) | +48.8% |
| 1996 | $1.7B | #125(โ3) | +55.6% |
| 1995 | $1.1B | #128(โ7) | +86.2% |
| 1994 | $574.9M | #121 |
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FAQ
What is Paychex, Inc.'s market cap?
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) has a market capitalization of $43.1B, making it the #277 largest company in the world by market cap.
What was Paychex, Inc.'s highest market cap?
Paychex, Inc.'s all-time high market cap was $47.6B, reached in 2024-12-31. Its highest rank was #240 in 2024.
What sector is Paychex, Inc. in?
Paychex, Inc. is in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Application industry. It is based in United States.
How has Paychex, Inc.'s market cap changed over time?
Paychex, Inc. has been tracked since 2026. Its market cap has grown by 0% from $43.1B in 2026 to $43.1B today.