Paychex Reports Strong Q3 Financials with Double-Digit Revenue Growth and Active Share Buyback

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Paychex reported strong third-quarter financial results, including 20% revenue growth and 9% diluted EPS growth, supported by the Paycor acquisition and active share repurchases.

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• Strong Q3 Financial Performance

  For the three months ended February 28, 2026, total revenue increased 20% to $1,808.9 million, and diluted earnings per share rose 9% to $1.56, compared to the prior year period.

• Acquisition Drives Revenue Growth

  The Management Solutions segment saw a 23% revenue increase to $1,354.6 million, with approximately 19% of this growth attributed to the acquisition of Paycor HCM, Inc.

• Active Share Repurchase Program

  Paychex repurchased 0.8 million shares of common stock for $75.0 million during the third quarter. This activity follows the Board's approval on January 16, 2026, of a new $1.0 billion share repurchase program.

• Enhanced Credit Facilities

  The company amended its revolving credit facilities, increasing the 2017 Credit Facility to $1.0 billion and extending its maturity to January 23, 2031. Total unused capacity under credit facilities stands at $2.0 billion.

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Paychex, Inc. reported robust third-quarter results, building on the preliminary announcement from the previous day. The detailed 10-Q filing confirms strong financial performance, with total revenue increasing by 20% and diluted earnings per share growing by 9% year-over-year. The acquisition of Paycor HCM, Inc. significantly contributed to the Management Solutions segment's 23% revenue increase. The company also actively returned capital to shareholders, repurchasing $75.0 million in common stock during the quarter under a new $1.0 billion authorization. Furthermore, Paychex enhanced its financial flexibility by amending and extending its revolving credit facilities, increasing available capacity to $2.0 billion. These results underscore the company's strong operational execution and commitment to shareholder returns.