If you'd invested in Paychex (PAYX): performance and returns
Looking for Paychex's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Paychex have returned?
This calculator shows how much Paychex stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Paychex
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $666 | -33% |
| 3 years ago | $849 | -15% |
| 5 years ago | $1,126 | +13% |
| 10 years ago | $2,055 | +105% |
| since inception (1984) | $472,513 | +47151% |
Return by year (Paychex)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -5% | $953 (-5%) |
| 2025 | -30% | $666 (-33%) |
| 2024 | +21% | $808 (-19%) |
| 2023 | +5% | $849 (-15%) |
| 2022 | -2% | $835 (-16%) |
| 2021 | +35% | $1,126 (+13%) |
| 2020 | +2% | $1,146 (+15%) |
| 2019 | +21% | $1,389 (+39%) |
| 2018 | +4% | $1,441 (+44%) |
| 2017 | +13% | $1,631 (+63%) |
| 2016 | +26% | $2,055 (+105%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does PAYX return?
$1,000 invested in Paychex 10 years ago would be worth $2,055 today, i.e. +7%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was PAYX's best/worst year?
Best year: 2021 (+35%). Worst year: 2025 (-30%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in PAYX since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $472,513 (+47151%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Paychex's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Paychex pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Paychex's average annual return (ROI)?
Paychex's return on investment is about +7%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.