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PAYCHEX INC (PAYX) Stock Technical Analysis

NASDAQ:PAYX - Nasdaq - US7043261079 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

148.51  -1.75 (-1.16%)

After market: 148.51 0 (0%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

10

Taking everything into account, PAYX scores 10 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, PAYX is showing a nice and steady performance.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that PAYX is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 77% of all stocks. On top of that, PAYX also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
PAYX is part of the Professional Services industry. There are 82 other stocks in this industry. PAYX outperforms 82% of them.
PAYX is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
PAYX has an average volume of 1955680 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
In the last month PAYX has a been trading in a tight range between 144.07 and 151.72.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
PAYCHEX INC / PAYX Weekly stock chart
PAYCHEX INC / PAYX Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

9

Besides having an excellent technical rating, PAYX also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 148.58. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 144.40, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.

  • A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
Support and Resistance Analysis

116.80

152.39

We found 6 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 143.84 to 144.40. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 139.05 to 140.95. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @135.85 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @132.46 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @124.85 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @117.98 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 148.58 to 150.88. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Statistics, Performance, Trends, Indicators, Chart- and CandleStick Patterns
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS77.77
Mansfield0.5
10 Day High150.66
10 Day Low144.07
20 Day High151.72
20 Day Low144.07
52 Week High151.72
52 Week Low114.72
Performance
1 Week-0.08%
2 Weeks-1%
1 Month2.6%
3 Month2.8%
6 Month14.24%
12 Month19.15%
2 Year34.52%
3 Year24.74%
5 Year91.68%
10 Year198.03%
15 Year396.03%
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Technical Indicators
MACD(12,26,9)-0.09
RSI(14)54.9
LBB145.59
UBB151.4
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
150.89144.066.83 (4.53%)22.09%
An entry @150.89. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @144.06. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 6.83 points, which is 4.53%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 22.09% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
PAYCHEX INC / PAYX Daily stock chart

PAYCHEX INC

NASDAQ:PAYX (2/21/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 148.51 0 (0%)

148.51

-1.75 (-1.16%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Performance
% Chg-1.16%
1 Week-0.08%
2 Weeks-1%
1 Month2.6%
3 Month2.8%
6 Month14.24%
12 Month19.15%
2 Year34.52%
3 Year24.74%
5 Year91.68%
10 Year198.03%
15 Year396.03%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.3
ATR(20)%1.62%
ATR Inc-15.63%
Range Today2.56
ADR(20)2.36
ADR(20)%1.59%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS77.77
Mansfield0.5
10 Day High150.66
10 Day Low144.07
20 Day High151.72
20 Day Low144.07
52 Week High151.72
52 Week Low114.72
CS1 End144.4
CR1 Start148.58
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.17%
DER(5)-0.25%
Volume1.67M
Volume Incr-13.42%
Vol(5)1.42M
Vol(50)1.96M