PAYX ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
Paychex, Inc.
PAYX dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | $1.19 |
| May 13, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $1.19 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $1.08 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $1.08 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | ≈ Aug 15, 2025 | $1.08 |
| May 12, 2025 | ≈ Jun 6, 2025 | $1.08 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | ≈ Mar 4, 2025 | $0.98 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | ≈ Dec 2, 2024 | $0.98 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | ≈ Sep 2, 2024 | $0.98 |
| May 9, 2024 | ≈ Jun 3, 2024 | $0.98 |
| Feb 12, 2024 | ≈ Mar 8, 2024 | $0.89 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from PAYX's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is PAYX's next ex-dividend date?
PAYX's next ex-dividend date is Oct 27, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Oct 26, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is PAYX's dividend?
PAYX most recently paid about $1.19 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $4.5413 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is PAYX's dividend yield?
PAYX's dividend yield is about 4.34%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $104.64 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does PAYX pay its dividend?
PAYX pays quarterly. The payment date for the Oct 27, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on PAYX's usual timing we estimate about Nov 21, 2026.
Has PAYX grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, PAYX paid $4.54 per share, which was 10.2% higher than the 4 payments before that ($4.12). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of PAYX pay?
At the current yield of 4.34%, $10,000 invested in PAYX would pay roughly $434 a year in dividends, or about $36 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has PAYX made money for investors over the past year?
No. Over the past year PAYX's share price changed by -20.6%, and even after adding the dividends paid its total return was about -17.0%. The dividends did not make up for the fall in price. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?