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Market sentiment signals for Paychex (PAYX): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Hold
23 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
1.93
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$120
+2.9%
Highest Price Target
$156
+33.9%
Lowest Price Target
$95
-18.5%
Short Interest
6.4%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
—
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Wolfe Research | Darrin Peller— | — | — | Upgrade | Underperform→Peer Perform |
| Sep 11, 2026 | TD Cowen | Jared Levine— | +0.4% | $98 → $117 | Maintained | Hold |