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May 31, 2022

Paychex Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Paychex reported strong double-digit service revenue and diluted earnings per share growth.

Key Takeaways

Paychex reported strong Q4 results, with an 11% increase in total revenue to $1.14 billion and a 12% increase in diluted earnings per share to $0.82. The company's Management Solutions and PEO and Insurance Solutions segments both saw double-digit revenue growth. Paychex also continues to invest in its people, products and technology.

Total service revenue increased by 11% to $1.13 billion.

Management Solutions revenue increased by 12% to $845.3 million.

PEO and Insurance Solutions revenue increased by 10% to $284.3 million.

Diluted earnings per share increased by 12% to $0.82.

Total Revenue
$1.14B
Previous year: $1.03B
+11.2%
EPS
$0.81
Previous year: $0.72
+12.5%
Gross Profit
$784M
Previous year: $713M
+9.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$370M
Previous year: $995M
-62.8%
Free Cash Flow
$304M
Previous year: $362M
-16.0%
Total Assets
$9.64B
Previous year: $9.23B
+4.4%

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Paychex Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Paychex anticipates continued growth in fiscal year 2023, with management solutions revenue expected to grow 5% to 7% and PEO and Insurance Solutions revenue expected to grow 8% to 10%.

Positive Outlook

  • Management Solutions revenue is anticipated to grow in the range of 5% to 7%.
  • PEO and Insurance Solutions revenue is anticipated to grow in the range of 8% to 10%.
  • Total revenue is anticipated to grow in the range of 7% to 8%.
  • Adjusted operating margin is anticipated to be in the range of 40% to 41%.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share is anticipated to grow in the range of 9% to 10%.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income