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Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $1.76B

The free cash flow (FCF) for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) is $1.76B. It is above its 12-month average by 0.66% ($1.75B).

PAYX Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

PAYX Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$1.76B+1.32% 1Y
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PAYX Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

PAYX Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

PAYX Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$1.76B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$1.75B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$1.61B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$1.48B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$1.25B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$1.06B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$933.69M

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+0.66%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+9.53%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+18.81%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+40.73%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+66.52%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+88.42%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$1.76B

FCF Yield

5.95%

Price/FCF

16.8

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Paychex, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Paychex, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for PAYX stock is $1.76B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for PAYX stock is $1.75B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PAYX stock is $1.61B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PAYX stock is $1.48B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PAYX stock is $1.25B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PAYX stock is $1.06B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PAYX stock is $933.69M.

Paychex, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-05-31$1.76B
2024-05-31$1.74B
2023-05-31$1.56B
2022-05-31$1.37B
2021-05-31$1.15B
2020-05-31$1.31B
2019-05-31$1.17B
2018-05-31$1.12B
2017-05-31$866.10M
2016-05-31$920.50M
2015-05-31$792.40M
2014-05-31$796.80M
2013-05-31$576.60M
2012-05-31$617.00M
2011-05-31$612.00M
2010-05-31$549.66M
2009-05-31$624.06M
2008-05-31$642.38M
2007-05-31$552.21M
2006-05-31$488.09M
2005-05-31$397.17M
2004-05-31$339.52M
2003-05-31$313.50M
2002-05-31$249.44M
2001-05-31$259.69M
2000-05-31$216.14M
1999-05-31$152.00M
1998-05-31$108.60M
1997-05-31$83.80M
1996-05-31$42.90M

About Paychex, Inc.

Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, Paychex, Inc. delivers comprehensive human capital management (HCM) solutions. The company primarily serves small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the United States, Europe, and India, addressing their needs in human resources, payroll administration, employee benefits, and insurance. Its diverse service portfolio includes: Payroll Management: Encompassing core payroll processing, payroll tax administration, employee payment facilitation, and ensuring compliance with regulations like new-hire reporting and garnishment processing. Human Resources Solutions: Providing support for employer compliance, HR and employee benefits administration, risk management outsourcing, and even the availability of professionally trained on-site HR representatives. Retirement Services: Offering full administration for retirement plans, which covers implementation, ongoing adherence to government regulations, reporting for both participants and employers, online access capabilities, electronic funds transfers, and other administrative tasks. Cloud-based HR Software: A suite of software products designed for efficient HR administration, including tools for benefits management, time and attendance tracking, digital communication, recruitment, and onboarding processes. Additional Business Services: This category features plan administration outsourcing, state unemployment insurance services, and various support functions for SMBs such as payroll funding and outsourcing (including payroll processing, invoicing, and tax preparation), payment processing solutions, financial wellness programs, and a resource center for small business loans. Insurance Offerings: Providing both property and casualty coverage, which includes workers' compensation, business-owner policies, cybersecurity protection, and commercial auto insurance, alongside health and benefits coverage like medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Paychex primarily distributes its services through its dedicated direct sales team.

Rochester, NY
16,500 employees
Industrials / Staffing & Employment Services
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Staffing & Employment Services
CEO
John Gibson Jr.