Paychex, Inc. Shares Outstanding 2008–2026
Paychex, Inc. reported 355.6M of shares outstanding for fiscal 2026. That was 1.4% lower than fiscal 2025. Compared with fiscal 2021, the change was -1.2%. A falling share count is consistent with net buybacks exceeding issuance over the period, though the filing should be checked for the components.
| Fiscal year | Shares Outstanding | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | 355.6M | -1.4% |
| FY 2025 | 360.5M | +0.1% |
| FY 2024 | 360.1M | -0.1% |
| FY 2023 | 360.5M | +0.2% |
| FY 2022 | 359.9M | +0.0% |
| FY 2021 | 359.8M | +0.3% |
| FY 2020 | 358.8M | -0.1% |
| FY 2019 | 359.3M | +0.1% |
| FY 2018 | 359.0M | -0.1% |
| FY 2017 | 359.4M | -0.3% |
| FY 2016 | 360.4M | -0.2% |
| FY 2015 | 361.2M | -0.5% |
| FY 2014 | 363.0M | -0.7% |
| FY 2013 | 365.4M | +0.8% |
| FY 2012 | 362.6M | +0.1% |
| FY 2011 | 362.1M | +0.2% |
| FY 2010 | 361.5M | +0.1% |
| FY 2009 | 361.0M | — |
| FY 2008 | 0.0M | — |
Source: Paychex, Inc. SEC filings — balance sheet (10-K), split-adjusted. Computed deterministically; refreshed nightly (last updated August 2, 2026). Open PAYX 10-K filings at SEC EDGAR · Methodology · Download CSV.
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Paychex, Inc. reported 355.6M of shares outstanding for fiscal 2026. That was 1.4% lower than fiscal 2025. Compared with fiscal 2021, the change was -1.2%. A falling share count is consistent with net buybacks exceeding issuance over the period, though the filing should be checked for the components. 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 shares outstanding?
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) reported shares outstanding of 355.6M for fiscal year 2026, per its SEC filings.
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Figures are computed from Paychex, Inc.'s official SEC filings (balance sheet (10-K), split-adjusted), refreshed nightly. Not investment advice.
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