Market sentiment signals for Paychex (PAYX): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Hold
23 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
1.10
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$121
+8.8%
Highest Price Target
$156
+40.9%
Lowest Price Target
$95
-14.2%
Short Interest
5.9%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Baird | Mark Marcon— | -0.7% | $125 → $110 | Maintained | Neutral |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Ramsey El-Assal— | -13.3% | $112 → $96 | Maintained | Underweight |
