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- 8/22/2025 -
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Paychex Inc. (PAYX) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend resistance lineWilliams' Percentage Range is oversold
Daily :Daily  MACD line has moved above its signal lineThe price has risen above the Parabolic SARThe price moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was a first positive week for the Paychex Inc. (PAYX). During the week, the PAYX gained 2.56 points, or 1.85%, and closed at 140.81 on Friday, August 22, 2025. PAYX was trading at average weekly trading volume.

Long-term trend: [See PAYX long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 3, 2009 at 20.31 and reached 161.24 on June 6, 2025. PAYX gained -140.93 points, or -693.89%, in 848 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (61.25) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See PAYX medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on May 31, 2023 at 104.09 and reached 161.24 on June 6, 2025. PAYX gained -57.15 points, or -54.90%, in 105 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 115.48 and resistance is at 164.82. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See PAYX weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly oversold Williams' Percentage Range. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since June 20, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high, but getting smaller. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See PAYX short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on July 1, 2025 at 148.76 and reached 134.81 on August 12, 2025. PAYX lost 13.95 points, or 9.38%, in 42 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 132.53 and resistance is at 147.42. Use the following link to access a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Descending Wedge pattern in a short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See PAYX daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.

During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.

During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.

During the last week, the price has moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 53.58
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 67.20
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 60.60
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 48.99
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.97
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 33.99
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 83.50
Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 22.35
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 26.76
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.79
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 164.82
Weekly Trendline Resistance 147.42
Upper Bollinger Band 146.62
50 Day Moving Average 143.92
Price 140.81
20 Day Moving Average 140.26
Daily Stochastic Crossing 139.03
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 137.49
Parabolic System 135.05
Lower Bollinger Band 134.02
Weekly Trendline Support 132.53
Yearly Trendline Resistance 122.58
Quarterly Trendline Support 115.48
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Information Technology 6
Industry Data Processing & Outsourced Services 30
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 134.81
Low Date 08/12/2025
High 141.19
High Date 08/22/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 147.42
Support 132.53
High 148.76
High Date 07/01/2025
Low 134.81
Low Date 08/12/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 161.24
High Date 06/06/2025
Low 134.81
Low Date 08/12/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 164.82
Support 115.48
Low 104.09
Low Date 05/31/2023
High 161.24
High Date 06/06/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 122.58
Support 61.25
Low 20.31
Low Date 03/03/2009
High 161.24
High Date 06/06/2025
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