Paychex, Inc. vs Wells Fargo & Co — how do they compare? Paychex, Inc. trades at $111.32 (market cap $39.82B), while Wells Fargo & Co trades at $86.48 (market cap $265.72B). The key difference: Wells Fargo & Co is far larger — about 6.7× Paychex, Inc.'s market cap, and Paychex, Inc. pays the higher dividend (4.25%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| PAYX | WFC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $39.82B | $265.72B |
Sector | Industrials | Financials |
52-Week High | $147.99 | $96.40 |
52-Week Low | $85.57 | $73.42 |
Enterprise Value | $43.31B | — |
Dividend Yield | 4.25% | 2.05% |
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Paychex is a leading provider of payroll, human capital management, and insurance solutions servicing small and midsize clients primarily in the United States. The company, established in 1979, services over 730,000 clients and pays over 1 in 12 U.S. private-sector workers. Alongside its traditional payroll services, Paychex offers HCM solutions such as benefits administration and time and attendance software, as well as human resources outsourcing and insurance agency services.
Read more on PAYX →Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 trillion in balance sheet assets. The company is split into four primary segments: consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. It is almost entirely focused on the U.S.
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