Paychex (PAYX) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Paychex (PAYX) reported $1.81 billion in revenue for the quarter ended February 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 19.9%. EPS of $1.71 for the same period compares to $1.49 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.78 billion, representing a surprise of +1.36%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +1.99%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.68.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how ...