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    PAYCHEX (PAYX)

    Q4 2025 Earnings Summary

    Reported on Jul 11, 2025 (Before Market Open)
    Pre-Earnings Price$152.25Last close (Jun 24, 2025)
    Post-Earnings Price$145.27Open (Jun 25, 2025)
    Price Change
    $-6.98(-4.58%)
    MetricYoY ChangeReason

    Total Revenue

    10% YoY increase (Q4 2025: $1,427.3M vs Q4 2024: $1,295.1M )

    Strong overall revenue growth is driven by higher client penetration in Human Capital Management and PEO/Insurance solutions, building on trends seen in prior quarters. Earlier periods were impacted by the winding down of the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) program (reducing growth by 3% in Q3 2024 ) and its subsequent expiration (Q3 2025 ), which has now been offset by robust HCM performance.

    Management Solutions Revenue

    12% YoY increase (Q4 2025: $1,041.8M vs Q4 2024: $930.3M )

    Enhanced revenue growth in Management Solutions stems from a continued rise in the number of clients and deeper product penetration. While Q3 2024 showed a modest 2% increase and Q3 2025 improved to 5% , the Q4 2025 results reflect improved pricing and client performance overcoming earlier headwinds from reduced ancillary service revenue due to ERTC winding down.

    Interest on Funds Held for Clients

    18% YoY increase (Q4 2025: $45.2M vs Q4 2024: $38.2M )

    The interest revenue recovery is notable after mixed trends in prior quarters—Q3 2024 experienced a 25% gain driven by higher average interest rates while Q3 2025 saw a 2% decline due to lower rates. The Q4 2025 improvement suggests a rebound in market interest rates, contributing to the 18% YoY gain.

    MetricPeriodGuidanceActualPerformance
    Q4 2025 Revenue Growth (including Paycor)
    Q4 2025
    10% to 12%
    10.2% ((1,427.3− 1,295.1) ÷ 1,295.1)
    Met
    Interest on Funds Held for Clients
    FY 2025
    $145 million to $155 million
    $161.7 million (37.5+ 36.1+ 42.9+ 45.2)
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