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Paychex (PAYX) Beat Earnings and Then Paid Shareholders Nearly Every Dollar It Made
Source: 247wallst.com
Corporate EarningsCapital Returns (Dividends / Buybacks)Investor Sentiment & Positioning
Paychex beat earnings estimates for the fourth consecutive quarter, but its stock fell sharply after investors focused on a line item tied to the cost of maintaining shareholder returns. The market reaction suggests concerns over the sustainability or economics of capital returns outweighed the latest earnings beat.
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