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Paychex CFO (NASDAQ: PAYX) sells 2,600 shares at $115.09 and reports options

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Paychex Sr. VP and CFO Robert L. Schrader reported selling 2,600 shares of Paychex common stock on July 20, 2026 at $115.09 per share, leaving him with 18,547 directly held shares. He also reports multiple outstanding employee stock options on Paychex common stock with exercise prices including $73.53, $112.67, $115.00, $120.86, $117.98, $121.63 and $140.68, expiring between 2030 and 2036, plus 339 shares held indirectly via a 401(k) plan.

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Insider Schrader Robert L.
Role Sr. VP, CFO
Sold 2,600 shs ($299K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 2,600 $115.09 $299K
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Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 18,547 shares (Direct); Stock Option — 112,721 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 339 shares (Indirect, 401(k))
Shares Sold 2,600 shares Common stock sale on July 20, 2026 by CFO Robert L. Schrader
Sale Price $115.09 per share Price per Paychex common share in the July 20, 2026 sale
Direct Holdings After Sale 18,547 shares Paychex common stock directly held by the CFO following the transaction
Indirect 401(k) Holdings 339 shares Paychex common stock held indirectly via a 401(k) plan
Option Underlying Shares (2030) 16,519 shares Underlying shares for a stock option at $73.53 expiring July 14, 2030
Option Underlying Shares (2031) 9,102 shares Underlying shares for a stock option at $112.67 expiring July 14, 2031
Option Underlying Shares (2036) 29,553 shares Underlying shares for a stock option at $110.00 expiring July 14, 2036
Stock Option financial
"Reports multiple outstanding Stock Option awards on Paychex common stock"
A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.
underlying security title financial
"Each Stock Option lists an underlying security title of Common Stock"
indirect ownership financial
"Common Stock held with ownership type marked as indirect via a 401(k)"
401(k) financial
"339 shares of Common Stock held indirectly through a 401(k) plan"
A 401(k) is a type of retirement savings plan offered by employers that allows workers to set aside a portion of their paycheck before taxes are taken out. The money saved in a 401(k) can grow over time through investments, helping individuals build funds for their future retirement. It matters to investors because it provides a tax-advantaged way to save and invest for long-term financial security.

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What did Paychex (PAYX) CFO Robert L. Schrader report in this Form 4?

Robert L. Schrader, Paychex Sr. VP and CFO, reported selling 2,600 shares of common stock at $115.09 per share on July 20, 2026. After this sale, he directly holds 18,547 shares and also reports various outstanding employee stock options and 339 shares in a 401(k).

How many Paychex (PAYX) shares did the CFO sell and at what price?

The Paychex CFO sold 2,600 shares of Paychex common stock at a price of $115.09 per share on July 20, 2026. This transaction is reported as a sale of directly held shares, classified as common stock, in the insider trading report.

How many Paychex (PAYX) shares does the CFO hold after the reported sale?

Following the July 20, 2026 sale, the Paychex CFO directly holds 18,547 shares of Paychex common stock. In addition, he has an indirect interest in 339 shares held through a 401(k) plan, as reported in the same insider filing.

What stock options on Paychex (PAYX) shares does the CFO retain?

The CFO reports several outstanding Stock Option awards on Paychex common stock, including options over 16,519 shares at $73.53 expiring July 14, 2030 and 9,102 shares at $112.67 expiring July 14, 2031, with additional grants expiring through 2036.

How many Paychex (PAYX) shares are held by the CFO through a 401(k) plan?

The filing shows 339 shares of Paychex common stock held indirectly by the CFO via a 401(k) plan. These are reported separately from his directly owned 18,547 shares and classified as indirect ownership in the insider report.

Was the Paychex (PAYX) CFO share sale reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox in the report is not marked as an affirmed trading plan, and no footnotes describe a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. The sale is therefore reported without being identified as executed under such a trading arrangement.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Schrader Robert L.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH

(Street)
ROCHESTER NEW YORK 14625

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PAYCHEX INC [ PAYX ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Sr. VP, CFO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/20/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock07/20/2026S2,600D$115.0918,547D
Common Stock339I401(k)
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Option$73.5307/15/202107/14/2030Common Stock16,51916,519D
Stock Option$112.6707/15/202207/14/2031Common Stock9,1029,102D
Stock Option$11507/15/202307/14/2032Common Stock7,6847,684D
Stock Option$120.8607/15/202407/14/2033Common Stock8,8468,846D
Stock Option$117.9810/15/202410/14/2033Common Stock4,2374,237D
Stock Option$121.6307/15/202507/14/2034Common Stock18,32218,322D
Stock Option$140.6807/15/202607/14/2035Common Stock18,45818,458D
Stock Option$11007/15/202707/14/2036Common Stock29,55329,553D
Explanation of Responses:
Prabha S. Bhandari, Attorney-in-fact07/21/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)