Selling, general and administrative expenses rose significantly by $155.9 million year-over-year for the quarter. The filing specifically tags competitor Paycor HCM, Inc. in relation to SG&A, suggesting increased competitive spending or costs associated with competing in the market.
Filing excerpt
Selling, general and administrative expenses $585.7 [for the three months ended February 28, 2026] $429.8 [for the three months ended February 28, 2025]
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Competitors
Competitors named
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linkedin_urlValue in the APIindustriesValue in the APIemployee_count_lowValue in the APIemployee_count_highValue in the APIrevenueValue in the APIdescriptionValue in the APISignal
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{
"signal_id": "9df6ef5f-ebdb-4d43-b890-ecdc55ae0220",
"signal_type": "sec-10q",
"signal_subtype": "marginPressure",
"detected_at": "2026-03-31T08:16:21.568+00:00",
"company": {
"name": "Paychex",
"domain": "paychex.com"
},
"data": {
"detail": "Selling, general and administrative expenses rose significantly by $155.9 million year-over-year for the quarter. The filing specifically tags competitor Paycor HCM, Inc. in relation to SG&A, suggesting increased competitive spending or costs associated with competing in the market.",
"metrics": {
"pct": 0.363,
"timeframe": "current_quarter",
"pct_context": "Year-over-year increase in quarterly SG&A expenses",
"dollar_context": "Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended February 28, 2026",
"dollar_millions": 585.7
},
"summary": "SG&A expenses increased 36% YoY to $585.7M, with competitor Paycor HCM mentioned.",
"excerpts": "Selling, general and administrative expenses $585.7 [for the three months ended February 28, 2026] $429.8 [for the three months ended February 28, 2025]",
"relevance": 0.9,
"sentiment": "negative",
"confidence": "high",
"source_url": "https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/723531/000119312526126204/payx-20260228.htm",
"filing_date": "2026-03-26",
"filing_year": 2026,
"fiscal_year": 0,
"fiscal_year_end": "02/28",
"sales_relevance": "Efficiency tools needed",
"signal_category": "financial",
"competitors_mentioned": [
"Paycor HCM, Inc."
]
}
}
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