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$121.30
0.120.1%
At close: Aug 11, 5:00 PM EST
$121.30
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Paychex Inc
PAYXNASDAQ
Paychex Market Sentiment
Market sentiment signals for Paychex (PAYX): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Key Signals
Analyst Consensus— Hold
Short Interest▲ 6.1% short float
Options Flow▲ 0.27 P/C ratio
Insider Activity▼ Net Seller (30d)
Analyst Consensus
Hold
21 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.27
More calls — Bullish
735 calls · 202 puts
Avg Consensus PT
$118
-2.6%
Highest Price Target
$156
+28.6%
Stifel
Lowest Price Target
$95
-21.7%
Wells Fargo
Short Interest
6.1%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Citigroup | Bryan Keane— | +23.7% | $140 → $150 | Maintained | Buy |
| Jul 22, 2026 | UBS | Kevin Mcveigh— | -5.2% | $105 → $115 | Maintained | Neutral |
