Paychex reports 17% FY2026 revenue growth, launches WISE AI engine, returns $2.2B to holders

Filed June 24, 2026 · Period ending June 24, 2026 · ~1 min read

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  Full-year revenue grew 17% to $6.5 billion; Q4 revenue up 12% to $1.6 billion. Full-year diluted EPS rose 7% to $4.89 (adjusted EPS up 11% to $5.51). Paycor acquisition contributed ~8% to Management Solutions growth.

  Exhibit 99.1 verify on EDGAR →
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  Launched WISE AI engine across HCM platforms using patent-pending technology to extract insights from unstructured data, aiming to boost productivity and client outcomes through autonomous execution.

  Exhibit 99.1 verify on EDGAR →
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  Returned $2.2 billion to shareholders in FY2026: $1.6 billion in dividends ($4.43/share) and $611 million in buybacks (5.6 million shares).

  Exhibit 99.1 verify on EDGAR →