Miller Howard Investments Inc. NY Trims Paychex Stake

The institutional investor reduced its position in the business services provider by over 30% in Q4 2025.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 10:24am

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According to a recent 13F filing, Miller Howard Investments Inc. NY cut its stake in Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) by 30.3% during the fourth quarter of 2025. The institutional investor now owns 379,071 shares of the business services provider's stock, down from 544,020 shares previously.

Why it matters

This reduction in Paychex holdings by a major institutional investor could signal broader market concerns about the company's performance or outlook. Paychex is a leading provider of payroll, HR, and benefits services to small and medium-sized businesses, so changes in institutional ownership of the stock may reflect broader trends in the business services sector.

The details

Miller Howard Investments Inc. NY sold 164,949 shares of Paychex stock during the fourth quarter, leaving the firm with a total of 379,071 shares worth approximately $42.5 million. The institutional investor now owns around 0.11% of Paychex's outstanding shares. Several other hedge funds and institutional investors also made changes to their Paychex positions during the quarter, with some increasing their stakes and others, like Miller Howard, reducing exposure.

  • The 13F filing detailing Miller Howard's reduced Paychex stake was submitted on April 20, 2026.
  • The reduction in shares occurred during the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Miller Howard Investments Inc. NY

An institutional investment firm that manages a portfolio of stocks, including a position in Paychex, Inc.

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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What’s next

Investors will be closely watching Paychex's upcoming earnings report and any further changes in institutional ownership of the stock to gauge market sentiment and the company's performance outlook.

The takeaway

The reduction in Miller Howard's Paychex stake suggests potential concerns about the business services provider's future prospects, though the overall institutional ownership picture remains mixed. Paychex's ability to navigate economic headwinds and retain its client base will be key factors in determining the stock's performance going forward.