Renaissance Technologies's PAYX Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 304,201 shares of Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) worth $38.56 M, representing 0.05% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 46 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in PAYX, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2017, adding 1.15 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2017, reducing 901,801 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Paychex (PAYX) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Paychex (PAYX) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2014 | +98,501 | New Buy | 98,501 | $41.56 |
| Q3 2014 | +145,100 | Add 147.31% | 243,601 | $44.20 |
| Q4 2014 | -243,601 | Sold Out | 243,601 | $44.20 |
| Q3 2015 | +297,601 | New Buy | 297,601 | $47.63 |
| Q4 2015 | -242,200 | Reduce 81.38% | 55,401 | $52.89 |
| Q1 2016 | -55,401 | Sold Out | 55,401 | $52.89 |
| Q3 2016 | +685,901 | New Buy | 685,901 | $57.87 |
| Q4 2016 | -685,901 | Sold Out | 685,901 | $57.87 |
| Q2 2017 | +41,400 | New Buy | 41,400 | $56.93 |
| Q3 2017 | +1.15 M | Add 2772.95% | 1.19 M | $59.96 |
| Q4 2017 | -901,801 | Reduce 75.82% | 287,600 | $68.08 |
| Q1 2018 | -252,700 | Reduce 87.87% | 34,900 | $61.58 |
| Q2 2018 | -34,900 | Sold Out | 34,900 | $61.58 |
| Q3 2018 | +93,801 | New Buy | 93,801 | $73.65 |
| Q4 2018 | +484,200 | Add 516.20% | 578,001 | $65.15 |
| Q1 2019 | -578,001 | Sold Out | 578,001 | $65.15 |
| Q3 2019 | +605,401 | New Buy | 605,401 | $82.77 |
| Q4 2019 | -605,401 | Sold Out | 605,401 | $82.77 |
| Q1 2020 | +209,101 | New Buy | 209,101 | $62.92 |
| Q2 2020 | +386,500 | Add 184.84% | 595,601 | $75.75 |
| Q3 2020 | -473,900 | Reduce 79.57% | 121,701 | $79.77 |
| Q4 2020 | -121,701 | Sold Out | 121,701 | $79.77 |
| Q3 2021 | +391,601 | New Buy | 391,601 | $112.45 |
| Q4 2021 | +21,600 | Add 5.52% | 413,201 | $136.50 |
| Q1 2022 | -413,201 | Sold Out | 413,201 | $136.50 |
| Q3 2022 | +271,601 | New Buy | 271,601 | $112.21 |
| Q4 2022 | -271,601 | Sold Out | 271,601 | $112.21 |
| Q1 2023 | +92,401 | New Buy | 92,401 | $0.11 |
| Q2 2023 | -27,800 | Reduce 30.09% | 64,601 | $0.11 |
| Q3 2023 | +321,600 | Add 497.83% | 386,201 | $115.33 |
| Q4 2023 | -386,201 | Sold Out | 386,201 | $115.33 |
| Q3 2025 | +304,201 | New Buy | 304,201 | $126.76 |
Renaissance Technologies's Paychex Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) in Q2 2014, acquiring 98,501 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) for 46 quarters since Q2 2014.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) was in Q3 2017, adding 1,189,401 shares worth $71.32 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 304,201 shares of Paychex, Inc. (PAYX), valued at approximately $38.56 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) represents approximately 0.05% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) was 1,189,401 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2017.