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Paychex (PAYX) free cash flow by quarter
Paychex's free cash flow was $357M in Q1 FY27 (first quarter fiscal 2027), -31% from Q4 FY26. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $283M (Q4 FY25) to $762M (Q3 FY26).
| Quarter | Free cash flow | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY27 | $357M | -31% | -46% |
| Q4 FY26 | $515M | -32% | +82% |
| Q3 FY26 | $762M | +99% | +14% |
| Q2 FY26 | $383M | -42% | — |
| Q1 FY26 | $662M | +134% | — |
| Q4 FY25 | $283M | -58% | — |
| Q3 FY25 | $667M | — | — |
Q1 FY27 at a glance
Paychex, Q1 FY27: revenue $1.6B (+6% year over year), operating margin 38.0%, net earnings $430M, operating cash flow $414M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Paychex's free cash flow?
Paychex's free cash flow was $357M in Q1 FY27 (first quarter fiscal 2027), -31% from Q4 FY26.
How has Paychex's free cash flow changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $283M (Q4 FY25) to $762M (Q3 FY26).