Korea Investment CORP Boosts Stake in Paychex, Inc.

Institutional investor increases holding in payroll and HR services provider

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

Korea Investment CORP, a major institutional investor, has increased its stake in Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) by 20.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to a disclosure filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns approximately 197,444 shares of the business services provider's stock, worth around $25 million.

Why it matters

Paychex is a leading provider of payroll, HR, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. The increase in stake by a major institutional investor like Korea Investment CORP suggests confidence in the company's growth prospects and market position.

The details

According to the filing, Korea Investment CORP purchased an additional 33,735 shares of Paychex during the 3rd quarter, bringing its total stake to 197,444 shares. This represents approximately 0.05% ownership of the company. The investment firm cited Paychex's strong market position and potential for continued growth in the small and medium business services segment as reasons for the increased stake.

  • Korea Investment CORP increased its stake in Paychex during the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

Korea Investment CORP

A major institutional investor and asset management firm based in South Korea.

Paychex, Inc.

A provider of payroll, HR, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, headquartered in Rochester, New York.

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The takeaway

The increased stake by Korea Investment CORP in Paychex suggests the firm sees continued growth potential in the small and medium business services market, which could bode well for Paychex's future performance.