Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Paychex shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Paychex stock is Blase Golisano10.03 %, with 35.7 million shares (10.03% of the company), worth about $4.55 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 49.9%.
In Q2 2026, 1,590 institutional holdings reports listed 353.0 million shares worth $29.70 billion, up 19.3% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 63 transactions in the last two years: 7 sales worth $22.10 million and 2 purchases. The newest one on file is from May 13, 2026 (Roaldsen Elizabeth, Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 13, 2026.
Paychex, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Paychex shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blase Golisano10.03 % | 35.7 million | 10.03% | $4.5B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (International Investors) | 28.8 million | 8.11% | $3.7B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 21.9 million | 6.17% | $2.8B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 21.0 million | 5.92% | $2.7B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 15.3 million | 4.29% | $1.9B |
| State Street Corporation | 14.4 million | 4.05% | $1.8B |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 13.0 million | 3.67% | $1.7B |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 10.4 million | 2.92% | $1.3B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 10.3 million | 2.88% | $1.3B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 6.5 million | 1.84% | $833.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Paychex institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,590 | 353.0 million | $29.7B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,571 | 296.0 million | $27.3B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,660 | 297.0 million | $33.3B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,697 | 276.0 million | $35.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,757 | 283.0 million | $41.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,780 | 281.0 million | $43.3B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,715 | 281.0 million | $39.4B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,618 | 283.0 million | $37.8B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Paychex insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaldsen Elizabeth | May 13, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 90.00 per share. | $41,310 |
| Velli Joseph M | May 8, 2026 | Director | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 60.59 per share. | $619,230 |
| Golisano B Thomas | May 6, 2026 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Stock Gift at price 91.27 per share. | $10.0M |
| Golisano B Thomas | May 4, 2026 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Stock Gift at price 93.21 per share. | $15.3M |
| Golisano B Thomas | Mar 3, 2026 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Stock Gift at price 93.65 per share. | $103,390 |
| Doody Joseph G | Feb 4, 2026 | Director | Purchase at price 98.76 per share. | $98,760 |
| Bonadio Thomas F | Feb 4, 2026 | Director | Purchase at price 98.50 per share. | $98,498 |
| Golisano B Thomas | Jan 30, 2026 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Stock Gift at price 102.13 per share. | $2.7M |
| Golisano B Thomas | Jan 23, 2026 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Stock Gift at price 107.17 per share. | $1.0M |
| Golisano B Thomas | Jan 21, 2026 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Stock Gift at price 107.77 per share. | $25.8M |
| Mucci Martin | Dec 23, 2025 | Chairman of the Board | Stock Gift at price 114.36 per share. | $946,558 |
| Golisano B Thomas | Dec 1, 2025 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Stock Gift at price 111.41 per share. | $102,831 |
Newest 12 of 63 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Paychex stock?
Blase Golisano10.03 %, with 10.03% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Capital Research & Management Co. (International Investors) (8.11%) and BlackRock Advisors LLC (6.17%).
How many institutions own Paychex stock?
1,590 institutional holdings reports listed Paychex shares in Q2 2026, 353.0 million shares in all worth $29.70 billion.
Are Paychex insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 7 sales and 2 purchases (63 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 13, 2026.
