Paychex announces strong Q2 fiscal results, beating Wall Street estimates
Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) reported strong fiscal second-quarter results, with net income of $395.4 million for the period, translating to $1.10 per share.

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Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) reported strong fiscal second-quarter results, with net income of $395.4 million for the period, translating to $1.10 per share.
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