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).
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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
| DATE | FREE 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 |
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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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Staffing & Employment Services
- CEO
- John Gibson Jr.