Paychex Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Paychex Inc (PAYX)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 90.2% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 85.5%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Research & Mgmt Co - Division 3 | 8.10 | 28,840,445 | -3.7 | 06/30/2026 |
| BlackRock Inc | 7.98 | 28,414,452 | +1.9 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 5.89 | 20,965,270 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 4.28 | 15,249,560 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 3.95 | 14,049,628 | +0.4 | 03/31/2026 |
| Amvescap Plc. | 3.59 | 12,784,802 | +6.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.89 | 10,270,528 | +5.8 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Funds Washington Mutual A | 3.79 | 13,481,690 | -10.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| Capital Group Wash Mutual Invtrs Comp | 3.79 | 13,481,690 | -10.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 2.88 | 10,268,655 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mucci Martin | Director | 434,891 | 50,664,840 $ | Jul 17, 2026 | direct |
| Gibson John B | President and CEO | 81,366 | 9,479,139 $ | Jul 15, 2026 | direct |
| Ante Adam Brooks | Sr. Vice President, Paycor | 55,975 | 6,521,088 $ | Jul 15, 2026 | direct |
| Bergstrom Ryan Norman | Chief Product Officer | 44,688 | 5,206,152 $ | Jul 15, 2026 | direct |
| Golisano B Thomas | 10% Owner | 37,884 | 4,413,486 $ | Sep 1, 2026 | indirect |
| Doody Joseph | Director | 23,922 | 2,786,913 $ | Jul 20, 2026 | indirect |
| Schrader Robert L. | Sr. VP, CFO | 18,547 | 2,160,726 $ | Jul 20, 2026 | direct |
| Parodi Chad C | SVP, HCM, PEO & Insurance | 8,763 | 1,020,890 $ | Jul 15, 2026 | direct |
| Roaldsen Elizabeth | Sr. Vice President | 6,952 | 809,908 $ | Jul 15, 2026 | direct |
| Argiropoulos Mason | VP, Chief HR Officer | 5,219 | 608,014 $ | Jul 15, 2026 | direct |
| Simmons Christopher C | VP, Controller & Treasurer | 3,290 | 383,285 $ | Aug 14, 2026 | direct |
| Bhandari Prabha S | Chief Legal Officer, Secretary | 1,664 | 193,856 $ | Jul 15, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Golisano B Thomas | 10% Owner | Other | 334 | 127.04 | 42,431 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Simmons Christopher C | VP, Controller & Treasurer | Other | 130 | 122.02 | 15,863 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Doody Joseph | Director | Other | 164 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Schrader Robert L. | Sr. VP, CFO | Sell | 2,600 | 115.09 | 299,234 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Mucci Martin | Director | Other | 9,309 | 113.98 | 1,061,058 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Simmons Christopher C | VP, Controller & Treasurer | Sell | 2,615 | 115.92 | 303,131 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Gibson John B | President and CEO | Other | 14,318 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Gibson John B | President and CEO | Other | 14,083 | 110.00 | 1,549,130 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Bergstrom Ryan Norman | Chief Product Officer | Other | 3,409 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Bergstrom Ryan Norman | Chief Product Officer | Other | 303 | 110.00 | 33,330 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Argiropoulos Mason | VP, Chief HR Officer | Other | 2,182 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Argiropoulos Mason | VP, Chief HR Officer | Other | 386 | 110.00 | 42,460 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Parodi Chad C | SVP, HCM, PEO & Insurance | Other | 2,727 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Parodi Chad C | SVP, HCM, PEO & Insurance | Other | 300 | 110.00 | 33,000 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Simmons Christopher C | VP, Controller & Treasurer | Other | 1,818 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Simmons Christopher C | VP, Controller & Treasurer | Other | 1,172 | 110.00 | 128,920 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Ante Adam Brooks | Sr. Vice President, Paycor | Other | 3,409 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Ante Adam Brooks | Sr. Vice President, Paycor | Other | 299 | 110.00 | 32,890 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Bhandari Prabha S | Chief Legal Officer, Secretary | Other | 282 | 110.00 | 31,020 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Roaldsen Elizabeth | Sr. Vice President | Other | 2,383 | 110.00 | 262,130 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Schrader Robert L. | Sr. VP, CFO | Other | 4,364 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Schrader Robert L. | Sr. VP, CFO | Other | 2,382 | 110.00 | 262,020 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Mucci Martin | Director | Sell | 25,000 | 109.93 | 2,748,250 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Mucci Martin | Director | Other | 163,329 | 109.92 | 17,953,124 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Mucci Martin | Director | Other | 214,482 | 57.24 | 12,276,950 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 17, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.