Payroll and human resources software provider, Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales rose 10.2% year on year to $1.43 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.19 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Wednesday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.
Tech stocks climbed to new highs early Wednesday, with the Nasdaq 100 briefly touching 22,329 points after the opening bell, surpassing its previous peak from February 19.
Wondering which stocks are making significant price gaps? Explore the S&P500 index on Wednesday to find the gap up and gap down stocks in today's session.
Payroll and human resources software provider, Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales rose 10.2% year on year to $1.43 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.82 per share decreased from $1.05 in the same quarter last year.
Payroll and human resources software provider, Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX)
will be reporting results this Wednesday before the bell. Here’s what to look for.
Large-cap stocks are known for their staying power and ability to weather market storms better than smaller competitors.
However, their sheer size makes it more challenging to maintain high growth rates as they’ve already captured significant portions of their markets.
A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always.
Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.
