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Feb 28, 2023

Paychex Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Paychex reported strong revenue and earnings growth.

Key Takeaways

Paychex reported an 8% increase in total revenue and a 12% increase in adjusted diluted earnings per share for the third quarter. Management Solutions revenue increased by 7%, and PEO and Insurance Solutions revenue increased by 6%. The company updated its fiscal year 2023 guidance, anticipating Management Solutions revenue to grow by approximately 8% and adjusted diluted earnings per share to grow in the range of 13% to 14%.

Total revenue increased by 8% driven by growth in both Management Solutions and PEO and Insurance Solutions.

Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased by 12% reflecting strong operational performance.

Management Solutions revenue grew by 7% due to increased clients and higher revenue per client.

PEO and Insurance Solutions revenue increased by 6% driven by growth in average worksite employees and wages.

Total Revenue
$1.38B
Previous year: $1.28B
+8.2%
EPS
$1.29
Previous year: $1.15
+12.2%
Gross Profit
$1.01B
Previous year: $924M
+9.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.32B
Previous year: $268M
+392.3%
Free Cash Flow
$573M
Previous year: $578M
-0.9%
Total Assets
$10.6B
Previous year: $10.3B
+3.1%

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Forward Guidance

Paychex updated its fiscal year 2023 guidance.

Positive Outlook

  • Management Solutions revenue is now anticipated to grow by approximately 8%.
  • Interest on funds held for clients is now expected to be in the range of $100 million to $105 million.
  • Other income is now anticipated to be in the range of $10 million to $15 million.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share is now anticipated to grow in the range of 13% to 14%.
  • Other aspects of our guidance for fiscal 2023 remain unchanged from what we provided previously.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income