Rep. April McClain Delaney Sells Off Shares of Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)

Posted by Micah Haroldson on May 8th, 2026

Representative April McClain Delaney (Democratic-Maryland) recently sold shares of Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX). In a filing disclosed on May 06th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Paychex stock on April 16th.

Representative April McClain Delaney also recently made the following trade(s):

Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) on 4/30/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Markel Group (NYSE:MKL) on 4/30/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 4/30/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH) on 4/30/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) on 4/29/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) on 4/29/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) on 4/24/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) on 4/24/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE:FBIN) on 4/24/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NASDAQ:CHRW) on 4/24/2026.

Paychex Trading Up 3.2%

Shares of PAYX stock opened at $94.26 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $33.77 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.76 and a beta of 0.84. The company has a current ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 1.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.13. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $92.50 and a 200 day moving average price of $103.62. Paychex, Inc. has a twelve month low of $85.45 and a twelve month high of $161.24.

Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 25th. The business services provider reported $1.71 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.67 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $1.81 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.78 billion. Paychex had a net margin of 25.84% and a return on equity of 48.52%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 19.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.49 earnings per share. Research analysts forecast that Paychex, Inc. will post 5.5 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Paychex declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase plan on Friday, January 16th that permits the company to repurchase $1.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization permits the business services provider to buy up to 2.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often a sign that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

Paychex Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 29th. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 13th will be given a dividend of $1.19 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 13th. This represents a $4.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.0%. This is a boost from Paychex’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.08. Paychex’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 95.15%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently issued reports on PAYX shares. Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded shares of Paychex to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price target on Paychex from $125.00 to $102.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. BMO Capital Markets raised their price objective on Paychex to $52.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, March 26th. Jefferies Financial Group dropped their target price on Paychex from $110.00 to $105.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, March 26th. Finally, TD Cowen decreased their price target on Paychex from $95.00 to $94.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $106.38.

Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on PAYX

Institutional Trading of Paychex

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Paychex in the 3rd quarter worth $27,000. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC grew its position in Paychex by 957.1% during the fourth quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 296 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 268 shares during the period. Stance Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Paychex during the third quarter valued at about $31,000. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Paychex during the fourth quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, MMA Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Paychex in the 3rd quarter worth about $32,000. 83.47% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative McClain Delaney

April McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

April McClain-Delaney grew up in Buhl, Idaho, where her father was a potato farmer. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in communications from Northwestern University in 1986 and her law degree from Georgetown Law Center in 1989. McClain-Delaney worked in communications law, first with the satellite firm Orion Network Systems and later as the Washington director for Common Sense Media, a nonprofit focused on technology and children. In 2022, McClain-Delaney joined the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Joe Biden (D) as deputy assistant secretary for communications and information. McClain-Delaney served on the board of the Georgetown University Law Center, the International Center for Research on Women, and the Northwestern University School of Communications.

About Paychex

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Paychex, Inc, founded in 1971 by B. Thomas “Tom” Golisano and headquartered in Rochester, New York, is a provider of payroll, human resources, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses. The company’s core services include payroll processing and tax filing, employee benefits administration, retirement services, and workers’ compensation administration, designed to simplify back-office operations and help clients comply with regulatory and tax requirements.

Paychex offers an integrated technology platform, marketed under the Paychex Flex brand, which delivers cloud-based payroll, HR, time and attendance, and reporting tools.