99.30 USD
↗ 3.37 (3.51%)PRE MARKET (AS OF 05:29 AM EDT)
PAYX Stock Premarket
Paychex Inc
PAYXNASDAQ • USD
Market: OPEN
Premarket trading runs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET.
PAYX last traded at $99.30 in premarket, up $3.37 (3.51%) from its previous close of $95.93.
📅 PAYX is scheduled to report earnings on Jun 24, 2026 before the open (confirmed), with an estimated EPS of $1.31. PAYX earnings details →
PAYX Premarket Chart
Gap Analytics — 5-year history, 5% minimum gap
Over the past 5 years, PAYX has had 3 qualifying gap events (gaps of 5% or more at the open) — 2 gap-ups and 1 gap-down. Gap-ups averaged +5.4%, 50% have fully filled, median time to fill 1 trading day. Gap-downs averaged -5.4%, 100% have fully filled, median time to fill 11 trading days. Most recent: a +5.1% gap up on Mar 25, 2026, which filled in 1 trading day. Average 20-trading-day return after a PAYX gap up: +1.88%. After a gap down: +2.01%.
Gap Ups2 events
Fill Rate
50.0%
Avg Gap
5.4%
Avg 50% Fill
1d
Avg Fill
1d
Gap Downs1 events
Fill Rate
100.0%
Avg Gap
5.4%
Avg 50% Fill
1d
Avg Fill
11d
Avg Gap Fill by Timeframes
Gap Ups
| 1 day | 1 week | 2 week | 4 week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fills 25% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| fills 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| fills 75% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| fills 100% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
Gap Downs
| 1 day | 1 week | 2 week | 4 week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fills 25% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| fills 50% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| fills 75% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| fills 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% |
Complete Gap History — 3 events
| Date | Gap From | Gap % | Status | Days to 50% | Days to Fill | % of Gap Filled After | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 1 week | 2 week | 4 week | ||||||
| 2026-03-25 | $90.61 | +5.08% | Filled | 1d | 1d | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2025-09-30 | $128.53 | -5.38% | Filled | 1d | 11d | 76% | 79% | 100% | 100% |
| 2021-09-30 | $107.85 | +5.69% | Open | — | — | 47% | 47% | 47% | 47% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PAYX's premarket price?
Paychex (PAYX) is trading at $99.30 in premarket, up $3.37 (3.51%) from the previous close of $95.93.
Why is PAYX moving in premarket?
Paychex (PAYX) is up 3.51% from its previous close in premarket trading. Premarket moves are usually driven by company-specific news, earnings results, analyst rating or price-target changes, or broad market and sector sentiment. Check the latest PAYX premarket headlines and gap history below for the likely catalyst.
When does PAYX premarket trading start?
Premarket trading for PAYX on the NASDAQ runs from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM Eastern Time, ahead of the regular session (9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET). After-hours runs from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET.
How often does PAYX fill its gaps?
Over the past 5 years, 50% of PAYX gap-ups have fully filled and 100% of gap-downs have filled. Median time to fill is 1 trading days for gap-ups and 11 trading days for gap-downs.
Does PAYX have any unfilled gaps?
No. PAYX has no unfilled gap events from the past 60 days; all recent gaps have been filled.
What's the average return after a PAYX gap?
Based on 3 qualifying gap events over the past 5 years, the average 20-trading-day return after a PAYX gap up is +1.88%, and after a gap down is +2.01%.
When does PAYX report earnings?
PAYX is scheduled to report earnings on Jun 24, 2026 before the open (confirmed), with an estimated EPS of $1.31. Paychex is expected to report its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results on June 24, 2026. This date is widely cited by major financial calendars (Zacks, MarketBeat, Market Chameleon) and aligns with the company's historical pattern of reporting late June. The company's fiscal year ends on May 31.