Does Paychex Pay Dividends?
Paychex, Inc. · PAYX · updated
Key facts: Paychex dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Paychex (PAYX) pays a dividend of $1.19 per share every quarter, $4.76 a year, a 4.01% yield at its share price of $120.09.
- Paychex (PAYX) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November.
- The most recent dividend from Paychex (PAYX), $1.19 per share, went ex-dividend on Oct 26, 2026 and was paid on Nov 25, 2026.
- Paychex (PAYX) has paid a dividend since at least 1988; SmarterDividends' records hold 152 of its dividend payments.
- Paychex (PAYX) has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Paychex (PAYX), 10.2% to $1.19 per share, went ex-dividend on May 13, 2026.
- At $4.76 a year per share, 100 shares of PAYX pay $476.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Paychex (PAYX) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 90% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Paychex Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-paychex-pay-dividends
How much does Paychex pay?
Paychex (PAYX) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $1.19 per share. That is $4.76 per share a year, a 4.01% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $476.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $401.00 a year, before tax. Work out your own number with the PAYX dividend calculator.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | $1.19 | — |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | $1.19 | — |
| May 13, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $1.19 | +10.2% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $1.08 | — |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $1.08 | — |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $1.08 | — |
| May 12, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | $1.08 | +10.2% |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | $0.98 | — |
When does Paychex pay dividends?
Paychex (PAYX) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The PAYX ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Paychex's dividend history
Paychex (PAYX) has paid a dividend since at least 1988, and SmarterDividends' records hold 152 payments. It has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 10.2%, went ex-dividend on May 13, 2026.
SmarterDividends' records show no annual dividend cut. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full PAYX dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Paychex pay dividends?
As of Nov 5, 2026, Paychex (PAYX) pays a dividend of $1.19 per share every quarter, $4.76 a year, a 4.01% yield at its share price of $120.09.
How much is Paychex's dividend?
Paychex (PAYX) pays $1.19 per share each payment, $4.76 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $5.73 per share in total.
How often does Paychex pay dividends?
Paychex (PAYX) pays every quarter, most recently in February, May, August and November.
When is Paychex's next dividend?
Paychex has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in February, May, August and November. The last one went ex-dividend on Oct 26, 2026.
What is Paychex's dividend yield?
4.01% as of Nov 5, 2026: $4.76 a year in dividends divided by the $120.09 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of PAYX pay?
About $476.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $119.00, at Paychex's current dividend rate.
Has Paychex ever cut its dividend?
SmarterDividends' records show no annual cut in Paychex's dividend since 1988. It has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years.
How long has Paychex paid dividends?
Since at least 1988, the start of Paychex's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 152 payments.
When do I need to buy PAYX to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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