Paychex, Inc. Dividend History 2008–2026
Paychex, Inc. reported $1.59B of dividends paid for fiscal 2026. That was 9.7% higher than fiscal 2025. Compared with fiscal 2021, the change was +74.9%. This page measures cash dividends reported in the cash-flow statement; the per-share figure is approximate and may differ from declared dividends.
| Fiscal year | Dividend History | Per share (approx) | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $1.59B | $4.47 | +9.7% |
| FY 2025 | $1.45B | $4.02 | +10.1% |
| FY 2024 | $1.32B | $3.65 | +11.9% |
| FY 2023 | $1.18B | $3.26 | +17.5% |
| FY 2022 | $999.60M | $2.78 | +10.0% |
| FY 2021 | $908.70M | $2.53 | +2.2% |
| FY 2020 | $889.40M | $2.48 | +7.6% |
| FY 2019 | $826.80M | $2.30 | +11.8% |
| FY 2018 | $739.70M | $2.06 | +11.7% |
| FY 2017 | $662.30M | $1.84 | +9.2% |
| FY 2016 | $606.50M | $1.68 | +9.9% |
| FY 2015 | $551.80M | $1.53 | +8.1% |
| FY 2014 | $510.60M | $1.41 | +7.1% |
| FY 2013 | $476.70M | $1.30 | +3.5% |
| FY 2012 | $460.50M | $1.27 | +2.6% |
| FY 2011 | $448.80M | $1.24 | +0.0% |
| FY 2010 | $448.60M | $1.24 | +0.2% |
| FY 2009 | $447.70M | $1.24 | +1.3% |
| FY 2008 | $442.15M | — | — |
Source: Paychex, Inc. SEC filings — cash flow statement (10-K). Computed deterministically; refreshed nightly (last updated August 2, 2026). Open PAYX 10-K filings at SEC EDGAR · Methodology · Download CSV.
How to read this history
Paychex, Inc. reported $1.59B of dividends paid for fiscal 2026. That was 9.7% higher than fiscal 2025. Compared with fiscal 2021, the change was +74.9%. This page measures cash dividends reported in the cash-flow statement; the per-share figure is approximate and may differ from declared dividends. Values remain missing when the cached filing does not disclose a comparable line item; they are never estimated. Stock splits, reorganizations and fiscal-calendar changes can reduce comparability.
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What is Paychex, Inc.'s dividends paid?
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) reported dividends paid of $1.59B for fiscal year 2026, per its SEC filings.
How has Paychex, Inc.'s dividends paid changed over time?
Between fiscal 2008 and 2026, PAYX's dividends paid grew at roughly 7.4% per year (compound annual rate), from $442.15M to $1.59B.
Where does this data come from?
Figures are computed from Paychex, Inc.'s official SEC filings (cash flow statement (10-K)), refreshed nightly. Not investment advice.