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Paychex Third Quarter 2023 Earnings: Beats Expectations

Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) Third Quarter 2023 Results

Key Financial Results

  • Revenue: US$1.38b (up 8.2% from 3Q 2022).

  • Net income: US$467.4m (up 8.5% from 3Q 2022).

  • Profit margin: 34% (in line with 3Q 2022).

  • EPS: US$1.30 (up from US$1.19 in 3Q 2022).

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All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

Paychex Revenues and Earnings Beat Expectations

Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.4%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 3.6%.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 5.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.0% growth forecast for the Professional Services industry in the US.

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Performance of the American Professional Services industry.

The company's shares are up 5.2% from a week ago.

Balance Sheet Analysis

Just as investors must consider earnings, it is also important to take into account the strength of a company's balance sheet. We have a graphic representation of Paychex's balance sheet and an in-depth analysis of the company's financial position.

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