Starbucks initiated, Expedia downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls
Starbucks initiated, Expedia downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls
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Here Are Wednesday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Airbnb, Booking Holdings, Credicorp, Dutch Bros, Expedia, Hartford Financial Services, Group, Meritage Homes, Patchex, Yum! Brands, and More
Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading higher as the Federal Reserve’s reckoning day has arrived. Interest rate futures tracked by CME FedWatch show a 92% chance of a 25-basis-point increase in the Fed funds rate today. That will push the funds rate to 3.75% to 4%. In addition, market watchers expect two more rate hikes […]
Paychex Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
Paychex will report Q1 earnings Sept. 23, with analysts expecting EPS of $1.32 and revenue of $1.63B; analysts recently raised price targets.
This Union Pacific Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Wednesday
Analysts upgraded Similarweb, Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Radiant Logistics and Ulta Beauty; Paychex rose to Peer Perform, with targets raised.
Wolfe Research Upgrades Paychex to Peer Perform
Wolfe Research analyst Darrin Peller upgrades Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) from Underperform to Peer Perform.
Thatch Raises $108M at $1B Valuation as Employers Shift Away From Traditional Health Plans
Thatch, the health benefits platform helping employers move from traditional group health plans to a consumer-directed model, today announced that it has raised $108 million in new funding at a $1 billion valuation from The General Partnership, Index Ventures, General Catalyst, and Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from ADP Ventures, Paychex, Eli Lilly and Company, Scale Venture Partners, QuantumLight, SemperVirens, Quiet Capital, and Avid Ventures.
Paychex’s WISE Named a 2026 Top HR Product of the Year by HR Executive
The company’s agentic AI engine recognized for industry innovation and impact Paychex WISE recognized as one HR Executive’s Top HR Products of the Year in 2026Built on Paychex's trusted HR, payroll, and workforce expertise, WISE combines embedded AI capabilities with expert guidance to proactively identify issues, automate workflows, and drive better business outcomes ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paychex (Nasdaq: PAYX), a leading provider of expert-enabled HR, payroll, and
Beat the Market the Zacks Way: FIGS, Microsoft, Amphenol in Focus
FIGS, APH and MSFT post strong gains as Zacks upgrades and model portfolios spotlight stocks outperforming the broader market.
TD Cowen Maintains Hold on Paychex, Raises Price Target to $117
TD Cowen analyst Jared Levine maintains Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) with a Hold and raises the price target from $98 to $117.
LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) Reports Q4 Loss, Beats Revenue Estimates
LightPath Technologies (LPTH) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 0.00% and +4.51%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
WEX: The Powerful Cash-Producing Machine Being Overlooked By Wall Street
WEX (WEX) Q2 2026 earnings show strong operating leverage, margin gains and raised guidance.
Paychex Schedules First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Earnings Conference Call on September 23, 2026
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX), a leading provider of expert-enabled HR, payroll, and benefits, today announced that it is scheduled to release financial results for its fiscal 2027 first quarter ended August 31, 2026 on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, before the financial markets open. The company will host a conference call at 9:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 to discuss these results. Participating in this call will be John Gibson,
Cognyte Software Ltd. (CGNT) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Cognyte Software (CGNT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +66.67% and +0.49%, respectively, for the quarter ended July 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Is Paychex Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?
Paychex has lagged the S&P 500 over the past year, and the stock’s recent recovery has yet to change Wall Street’s cautious stance on its longer-term growth prospects.
Stifel Maintains Hold on Paychex, Raises Price Target to $130
Stifel analyst David Grossman maintains Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) with a Hold and raises the price target from $110 to $130.
Wells Fargo Maintains Underweight on Paychex, Raises Price Target to $111
Wells Fargo analyst Jason Kupferberg maintains Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $95 to $111.
ServiceTitan Inc. (TTAN) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
ServiceTitan Inc. (TTAN) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +11.11% and +2.67%, respectively, for the quarter ended July 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
1 Growth Stock to Add to Your Roster and 2 We Turn Down
Growth is oxygen. But when it evaporates, the consequences can be severe - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com Bubble or newer investors who lived through the 2020 to 2022 COVID cycle.
PAYX Stock Rises 30% in 6 Months: Here's What You Should Know
Paychex is driving growth through Paycor synergies, AI-backed WISE capabilities and efficiency gains that support stronger margins and client value.
UiPath downgraded, Shell upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls
UiPath downgraded, Shell upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls
Here Are Friday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Ambarella, Cal-Maine Foods, Lennar, Ormat Technologies, Paychex, PulteGroup, Shell plc, TotalEnergies, W.P. Carey, and More
Wall Street wrapped a turbulent week with a wave of upgrades and downgrades hitting energy giants, homebuilders, and tech names just ahead of the Labor Day weekend. Find out which stocks analysts are rushing to buy and which ones just lost their support.
1 Unpopular Stock That Deserves Some Love and 2 We Ignore
When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention. These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
Planet Labs PBC (PL) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Planet Labs PBC (PL) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +200.00% and +10.67%, respectively, for the quarter ended July 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Paychex's AI Potential Could Produce A Nice Payday
Paychex earns a Buy rating, driven by strong revenue growth, high margins, and strategic AI integration targeting SMEs. Read more on PAYX stock here.
Stable Employment Levels Continue for U.S. Small Businesses in August
Paychex reports positive weekly hours worked growth for the sixth consecutive monthROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The pace of job growth (99.13) among small businesses in the U.S. remained consistent in August, according to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, which reports on employers with fewer than 50 employees. Weekly hours worked growth (0.07%) for small business personnel was positive for the sixth consecutive month in August – a stretch not seen since October
Top 25 Dividend Stock Opportunities For September 2026
The top 25 stocks average a 3.11% yield and are undervalued by ~11% per Dividend Yield Theory, with a projected future CAGR of 14.43%. Check out the list here.
WISE at Work: Early Results Show Paychex AI Is Reducing Payroll Errors and Improving Service Efficiency at Scale
Early results show measurable gains in payroll accuracy, service speed, and operational efficiencyWISE agents proactively help prevent payroll errors, enable more consultative service, and increase efficiency across the Paychex enterprise – enhancing customer experiencesResults from more than 50,000 early adopters reinforce the value of WISE across Paychex’s HCM platformsCompany continues to scale WISE based on early adopter success ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paychex, Inc
Electric Launches AI-Powered IT Platform and Payroll Industry Partnerships
Electric, the leading AI-platform for IT management, today relaunched the company with the debut of a powerful AI platform that helps businesses automate time-consuming IT and HR work. Electric is distributed through an extensive payroll partner network that includes ADP, Paychex, Paycor, UKG, Justworks, isolved, and TriNet.
Paychex Expands Award-Winning Lifestyle Benefits to 2M+ Employees on the Paycor® Platform
Paychex extends its trusted benefits platform, used by more than 400,000 employees, to help Paycor clients attract and retain talentNew to Paycor clients, Paycor Perks brings employees more than 20 voluntary benefit options at no cost to the employerPaychex scales its successful benefits platform through Paycor Perks to help employers attract and retain talentReinforces Paychex’s commitment to advancing employee financial wellness and overall well-being across its client base ROCHESTER, N.Y., Au
Beat the Market Like Zacks: Amgen, FirstCash, Delek in Focus
AMGN, FCFS and DK delivered strong gains, highlighting Zacks research successes across several model portfolios.
Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) Shows Strong Technical Breakout Setup With Ratings of 8 and 9
PAYCHEX shows a strong technical breakout setup with an 8/10 rating and 9/10 setup quality, signaling a potential continuation move.
Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 23
Get this weekâs Dividend Champions, Contenders & Challengers update: dividend changes, upcoming ex-dividend dates, and pay dates. Read the full list here.
HR Software Stocks Q2 Recap: Benchmarking Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX)
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q2 behind us, let’s have a look at Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) and its peers.
Here's Why You Should Hold PAYX Stock in Your Portfolio Now
Paychex's growth outlook benefits from Paycor, expanding HCM offerings, AI adoption and strong cash flow, even as competition and cyber risks persist.
Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Paychex Stock?
Paychex has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.
Adding Paychex CEO to Board Might Change The Case For Investing In ManpowerGroup (MAN)
ManpowerGroup recently announced it will appoint Paychex President and CEO John B. Gibson, Jr. to its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2026, bringing decades of leadership experience across human capital management and technology to the company. Gibson’s track record integrating technology with HR services and leading large-scale acquisitions could influence how ManpowerGroup shapes its workforce solutions and digital execution priorities in the years ahead. We’ll now examine how...
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