PAYX monthly performance report
View PAYX's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
PAYX monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Paychex (PAYX) closed September 2026 at $116.14, down 8.80% for the month and −11.42% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, PAYX is +3.53%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +11.36% versus its 200-day moving average ($104.30), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, PAYX has underperformed the S&P 500 by −71.84%, with a relative strength index reading of 58.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
Paychex ended September 2026 at $116.14, posting a monthly return of −8.80%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −8.10%.
The current quarter stands at +18.11% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +11.36% versus the 200-day moving average ($104.30).
Year-to-date, PAYX is +3.53% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −8.17%. The stock is currently −14.58% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −46.45%.
| Period | PAYX | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.32% | −0.12% | −0.20% |
| 1 Week | +0.29% | −0.34% | +0.63% |
| 1 Month | −8.80% | −0.70% | −8.10% |
| 3 Months | +15.82% | +2.80% | +13.02% |
| 6 Months | +25.41% | +13.85% | +11.56% |
| YTD | +3.53% | +11.70% | −8.17% |
| 12 Months | −11.42% | +15.01% | −26.43% |
| 3 Years | −0.15% | +71.69% | −71.84% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | +18.82% |
| #2 | Jul 2023 | +12.16% |
| #3 | Nov 2023 | +9.83% |
| #4 | Aug 2026 | +8.99% |
| #5 | Jul 2024 | +7.98% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | −9.19% |
| #2 | Sep 2025 | −9.11% |
| #3 | Sep 2026 | −8.80% |
| #4 | Jan 2026 | −8.07% |
| #5 | Jun 2025 | −7.88% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −5.72% |
| Q3 2025 | −12.86% |
| Q4 2025 | −11.50% |
| Q1 2026 | −17.88% |
| Q2 2026 | +6.74% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +18.11% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +3.07% |
| 2024 | +17.72% |
| 2025 | −20.00% |
| 2026 | +3.53% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $135.97 (2025-09-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $85.45 (2026-04-10) |
| Current Price | $116.14 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $104.30 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +11.36% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −46.45% (2026-04-10) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −14.58% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 58.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −71.84% |
| RS Peak | 109.1 (Apr 2025) |
| RS Trough | 45.3 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was PAYX's return for this report period?
PAYX returned −8.80% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has PAYX outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD PAYX: +3.53% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is PAYX's 12-month return?
−11.42% over the trailing 12 months.
Is PAYX above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +11.36% versus 200DMA ($104.30).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−46.45% on 2026-04-10.