Revenue and Earnings Growth
Total revenue grew 5% in the third quarter, with a 6% growth excluding the discontinued ERTC program. Diluted earnings per share increased by 4%, and adjusted diluted earnings per share grew by 8%.
Operating Margin Expansion
Investments in automation and technology led to a 180 basis point increase in adjusted operating margins compared to the prior year.
Client Retention and Satisfaction
Client retention improved over last year's performance, with retention in HR outsourcing solutions remaining near record levels. Paychex achieved the second-highest increase in customer satisfaction among 250 companies in a Wall Street Journal ranking.
Innovation and Recognition
Paychex was named one of Fortune's most innovative companies for the third consecutive year and recognized as one of the world's most ethical companies for the seventeenth time by Athisphere.
Paycor Acquisition
Paychex entered into an agreement to acquire Paycor, expecting to close the acquisition in the coming weeks, which is anticipated to be accretive to adjusted earnings per share next fiscal year.
Strong PEO Performance
Despite challenges in Florida, the PEO business showed strong double-digit growth in worksite employees and had a solid pipeline going into Q4.