Compared to Estimates, Paychex (PAYX) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

For the quarter ended May 2025, Paychex (PAYX) reported revenue of $1.43 billion, up 10.2% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.19, compared to $1.12 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.87% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.41 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.18, the EPS surprise was +0.85%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how Paychex performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Revenue- Management Solutions: $1.04 billion versus the six-analyst average estimate of $1.03 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +12%. Revenue- Interest on funds held for clients: $45.20 million compared to the $40.14 million average estimate based on six analysts. The reported number represents a change of +18.3% year over year. Revenue- Total service revenue: $1.38 billion compared to the $1.37 billion average estimate based on six analysts. The reported number represents a change of +10% year over year. Revenue- PEO and Insurance Services: $340.30 million versus the six-analyst average estimate of $341.79 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +4.2%. View all Key Company Metrics for Paychex here>>>Shares of Paychex have returned -4.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.1% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Paychex, Inc. (PAYX): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks