Paychex (PAYX) Revenue — Quarter Ended Aug 31, 2025
Revenue for the reported quarter rose. It was higher than both the immediately preceding quarter and the same quarter one year earlier.
Key takeaway
Quarter ended Aug 31, 2025 · FY2026 Q1
Revenue for the reported quarter rose. It was higher than both the immediately preceding quarter and the same quarter one year earlier.
Financial snapshot
Reported revenue, sequential change, year-over-year change, and trailing four-quarter revenue.
Quarter revenue
$1.5B
Revenue reported for this quarter.
Quarter-over-quarter
+8.0%
Change from the immediately preceding quarter.
Year-over-year
+16.5%
Change from the comparable year-ago quarter.
Trailing four quarters
$5.6B
Sum of the latest four reported quarters.
Quarterly revenue trend
The latest four reported quarters with year-over-year comparisons.
| Period ended | Revenue | Year-over-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2024 | $1.3B | +4.4% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $1.5B | +5.1% |
| May 31, 2025 | $1.4B | +10.0% |
| Aug 31, 2025 | $1.5B | +16.5% |
Revenue performance
Revenue increased sequentially from the prior quarter and also grew compared to the same period last year.
Quarterly comparison
Compared to the preceding quarter, revenue was higher. Compared to the same quarter a year ago, revenue was also higher.
What to watch
Monitor the effect of the recent Federal Funds rate reduction on the company's variable rate demand notes and other interest-sensitive instruments.