3 Software Stocks Walking a Fine Line [Yahoo! Finance]
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)
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This secular theme makes SaaS companies attractive investment candidates but also comes with higher valuations that cause volatility. Unfortunately, the rich prices have haunted them over the past six months as the industry has shed 1.7%. This drawdown is a noticeable divergence from the S&P 500's 16.3% return. Investors should tread carefully as only some businesses are worthy of their valuations because AI and competition will commoditize many products. On that note, here are three software stocks we're passing on. Paychex (PAYX) Market Cap: $40.24 billion Once known as the go-to service for small business payroll needs, Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) provides payroll processing, HR services, employee benefits administration, and insurance solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Why Does PAYX Worry Us? Sales trends were unexciting over the last two years as its 6.7% annual growth was well below the typical software company Expenses have increased as a percentage of reve
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News
- Main Street's make-or-break upgrade: Why small businesses are racing to modernize their tech [Fortune]Fortune
- U.S. Small Business Employment Sees Modest Uptick in NovemberBusiness Wire
- Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) had its price target lowered by analysts at TD Cowen from $126.00 to $114.00. They now have a "hold" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
- Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) had its "hold" rating reaffirmed by analysts at Cowen Inc.MarketBeat
- Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) had its "hold (c)" rating reaffirmed by analysts at <a style="font-weight:bold" href="https://weissratings.com/">Weiss Ratings</a>.MarketBeat
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Earnings
- 9/30/25 - Beat
PAYX
Sec Filings
- 12/3/25 - Form 4
- 11/13/25 - Form SCHEDULE
- 11/12/25 - Form 4
- PAYX's page on the SEC website