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Aug 31, 2021

Paychex Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Paychex's first quarter results were announced, revealing a 16% increase in revenue and a 56% growth in diluted earnings per share.

Key Takeaways

Paychex reported a strong start to fiscal year 2022, achieving double-digit growth in both revenue and earnings, driven by economic improvement, sales momentum, and strong client retention.

Total revenue increased by 16% compared to the prior-year period.

Diluted earnings per share grew by 56% compared to the prior-year period.

Management Solutions revenue increased by 17%, driven by client base growth and increased solution penetration.

PEO and Insurance Solutions revenue increased by 14%, driven by worksite employee growth and higher average wages.

Total Revenue
$1.08B
Previous year: $932M
+16.2%
EPS
$0.89
Previous year: $0.63
+41.3%
Gross Profit
$770M
Previous year: $625M
+23.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.1B
Previous year: $836M
+31.9%
Free Cash Flow
$355M
Previous year: $194M
+82.8%
Total Assets
$9.37B
Previous year: $8.38B
+11.8%

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Forward Guidance

Paychex updated its outlook for fiscal year 2022, anticipating continued growth and margin expansion.

Positive Outlook

  • Management Solutions revenue is now anticipated to grow approximately 8%.
  • Total revenue is also anticipated to grow approximately 8%.
  • Adjusted operating margin is anticipated to increase to a range of 38% to 39%.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin is anticipated to increase to approximately 43%.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share is now anticipated to grow in the range of 12% to 14%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Changes in the macroeconomic environment could alter guidance.
  • Other expense, net is now anticipated to be in the range of $23 million to $26 million.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income