Best PAYX Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 2.43% Premium
Paychex, Inc. · PAYX · Cash Secured Put · Updated Nov 5, 2026
Paychex, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides human capital management solutions (HCM) for human resources, payroll processing, employee benefits, and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, Canada, India, and Israel. It offers technology and advisory solutions; and payroll tax administration services. Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) reach up to 2.43% annualized yield (1.70% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View PAYX chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $70.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.07 | $1.70 | 2.43% | 55 | Open |
| $75.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.07 | $1.70 | 2.27% | 53 | Open |
| $80.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.08 | $1.75 | 2.19% | 53 | Open |
| $115.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.29 | $1.38 | 1.09% | 20 | Open |
| $95.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.06 | $0.50 | 0.53% | 4 | Open |
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Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX): $70.00 strike expiring Nov 20, 2026, 2.43% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) is 126.0% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX): $70.00 at 2.43% yield.
How to use this page
- Review Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with PAYX pre-loaded and optional 14-day or 30-day DTE filters.
- Compare and execute — Refine yield, delta, and IV in the screener, then place the trade in your broker.
Analysis
Our analysis of Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 1.70% and peaks at 2.43%. Average implied volatility is 126.0% (peak 195.7%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) operates in the Technology sector within the Software - Application industry, earning an overall score of 3. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What are the best cash-secured puts for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
The best cash-secured puts for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) reach up to 2.43% annualized yield (1.70% average on top strikes). This page emphasizes roughly 14–21 day expirations plus 30-day style windows. Compare strike, DTE, delta, and IV in the tables below, then open the screener for full filters.
What are Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For Paychex, Inc. (PAYX), key fundamentals include last price $118.71, P/E 22.2, market cap $39.9 Billion, Technology sector, WSO rating B+, analyst consensus Hold. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find cash-secured puts for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (126.0% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) cash-secured puts is 1.70%, with top contracts up to 2.43%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 126.0%, peak 195.7%).
Is Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 2.43%. WSO rates it B+. It is in Technology. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) cash-secured puts?
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) has short-dated contracts (~7–21 DTE) and medium-term expirations (~22–45 DTE) on this page. Use DTE chips to jump to the screener with matching expiration filters.
How does implied volatility affect Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) averages 126.0% IV (peak 195.7%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.