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Aug 31, 2020

Paychex Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Paychex's first quarter results reflected better improvement than expected from the fourth quarter fiscal 2020 COVID-19 impact, and the company improved guidance ranges for fiscal 2021.

Key Takeaways

Paychex reported a 6% decrease in total revenue to $932.2 million for the first quarter. Net income decreased by 20% to $211.6 million, and diluted earnings per share decreased by 19% to $0.59 per share.

Total revenue decreased 6% to $932.2 million.

Operating income decreased 19% to $284.0 million.

Net income decreased 20% to $211.6 million.

Diluted earnings per share decreased 19% to $0.59 per share.

Total Revenue
$932M
Previous year: $992M
-6.0%
EPS
$0.63
Previous year: $0.71
-11.3%
Gross Profit
$625M
Previous year: $667M
-6.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$836M
Previous year: $586M
+42.5%
Free Cash Flow
$194M
Previous year: $268M
-27.6%
Total Assets
$8.38B
Previous year: $8.64B
-3.0%

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Forward Guidance

Paychex anticipates impacts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic based on current assumptions and market conditions for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income