Jim Cramer’s Game Plan: 9 Stocks in Focus

6. Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 36

Cramer’s worries for companies like Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) were apparent as he said:

“We got a pair of small business-oriented companies that will report Wednesday, Cintas and Paychex… As for Paychex, this payroll processor has a lot of bearish analysts covering it and I gotta tell you something, they got smoked in that last quarter, just smoked by the great numbers. Paychex, I think it’s going to continue to do well.”

Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) offers integrated human capital management solutions, including payroll, HR, benefits, insurance, and retirement plan administration, with a focus on serving small to medium-sized businesses. As per its outlook for the fiscal year 2025, the company expects total revenue to grow by 4% to 5.5% in fiscal year 2025.

Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) anticipates interest on client funds will range from $145 million to $155 million, with other net income between $30 million and $35 million. Operating income margin is projected to be between 42% and 43%, leaning toward the higher end. It also expects adjusted diluted earnings per share to grow by 5% to 7%.