Paychex, Inc.
PAYXPaychex, Inc. (PAYX) is a Technology company that currently yields 4.05% — historically undervalued based on 10 years of dividend yield history. The Weiss valuation model places the undervaluation threshold at $103.16 and the overvaluation threshold at $164.93. Paychex, Inc. holds a quality score of 45/100 (Average), reflecting 12 consecutive years of dividend growth with a 91% payout ratio. The 5-year dividend CAGR stands at 11.2%.
PAYX Dividend Yield History — Weiss Valuation
Distance to undervalued
In undervalued territory
Price sits 0.0% below the Weiss buy zone ceiling
The current yield already clears the historical undervaluation threshold. The next question is whether the dividend quality and payout profile deserve that higher yield.
Zone ceiling
$103.16
Current yield
4.05%
Research checklist
What to clear before buying the yield
Updated Jul 9, 2026
Dividend durability
12YLong dividend history supports a deeper look.
Earnings payout
91%Coverage deserves a closer look in filings.
Cash payout
N/AConfirm cash conversion and one-off effects.
Dividend growth
11.2%Recent growth adds income compounding potential.
What changed
What changed since the last update
2026-07-08 → 2026-07-09
Price
-1.4%$108.12 → $106.58
Price fell 1.4% since the prior snapshot.
Why Now?
Paychex, Inc. is trading near its historical undervaluation band.
Current yield 4.1% vs historical max 6.3% (64% of maximum).
12 consecutive years without a dividend cut.
Elevated payout ratio of 91%.
What matters now
Read the signal before the headline yield
Valuation is the invitation here: the yield is elevated versus its own history.
The 45/100 quality score says the headline yield needs extra skepticism.
Start by checking whether payout coverage and business durability still support the dividend.
PAYX Dividend Income Projection — DRIP Compounder
Dividend Compounder (DRIP)
Year 1 Income
$451
Year 10 Income
$2,179
Yield on Cost
24.34%
Total Income
$10,775
Assumes dividends reinvested at current price. Simplified model — for illustrative purposes only.
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Quality Score
Average
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