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Market sentiment signals for Paychex (PAYX): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Hold
21 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.22
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$118
-6.9%
Highest Price Target
$156
+22.8%
Lowest Price Target
$95
-25.2%
Short Interest
6.1%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Jefferies | Samad Samana— | -5.5% | $105 → $120 | Maintained | Hold |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Citigroup | Bryan Keane— | +18.1% | $140 → $150 | Maintained | Buy |