Paychex Inc
0KGE.L
$113.31 -0.57%
Exchange: LSE | Sector: Technology | Industry: Software Services
Q4 2024
Published: Jul 11, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $1.30B up 5.3% year-over-year
  • EPS of $1.05 increased by 9.3% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 71.0%
  • Net income of 379.90M
  • "Our focus on technology-enabled solutions is at the core of our strategy, with new product launches driving client engagement and retention across our user base." - Marty Mucci, CEO

Paychex Inc (0KGE.L) Q4 2024 Financial Results: Solid Growth Amidst Seasonal Fluctuations

Executive Summary

In Q4 2024, Paychex Inc (0KGE.L) reported robust revenue growth of $1.295 billion, marking a year-over-year increase of 5.33%. Despite a sequential decline of 10.02% compared to Q3 2024, the company's net income rose by 8.42% year-over-year to $379.9 million. The results highlight Paychex's resilient business model and strong operational efficiency despite cyclical challenges in the software services industry. Commenting on their performance, management emphasized the strength of their integrated human capital management solutions which continue to attract small and medium-sized enterprises in multiple markets. With a focus on innovations in payroll and HR technology, the company is well-positioned to sustain its growth trajectory moving forward.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

1.30B
QoQ: -10.02% | YoY:5.33%

Gross Profit

919.90M
71.03% margin
QoQ: -13.18% | YoY:6.99%

Operating Income

481.80M
QoQ: -25.85% | YoY:6.29%

Net Income

379.90M
QoQ: -23.81% | YoY:8.42%

EPS

1.06
QoQ: -23.74% | YoY:9.28%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

**Key Financial Metrics for Q4 2024** 1. **Revenue:** $1.295 billion, YoY growth of 5.33% 2. **Gross Profit:** $919.9 million, YoY growth of 6.99% 3. **Operating Income:** $481.8 million, YoY growth of 6.29% 4. **Net Income:** $379.9 million, YoY growth of 8.42% 5. **EPS:** $1.06, YoY growth of 9.28% 6. **Gross Profit Margin:** 71.03% 7. **Operating Income Margin:** 37.20% 8. **Net Income Margin:** 29.33% 9. **Current Ratio:** 1.37 10. **Total Debt to Capitalization:...

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2026 1,540.00 1.06 +16.8% View
Q4 2025 1,427.30 0.82 +10.2% View
Q3 2025 1,509.00 1.43 +4.8% View
Q2 2025 1,316.90 1.14 +4.7% View
Q1 2025 1,318.50 1.18 +2.5% View
Q4 2024 1,295.10 1.05 +5.3% View