Shelley Moore Capito bought Paychex Inc (NASDAQ: PAYX)
Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), a U.S. Senator, has disclosed 6 trades in Paychex Inc (PAYX) since 2016, 3 purchases and 3 sales, worth an estimated $48K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Shelley Moore Capito bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Paychex Inc (NASDAQ: PAYX) on April 24, 2018. Since that trade, PAYX is up +162.46% against the S&P 500 up +213.90%, an outperformance of -51.44%.
Across these filings, Shelley Moore Capito has been a balanced trader of PAYX (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.00). The most recent disclosed PAYX transaction shown was dated February 20, 2026. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Shelley Moore Capito's PAYX trades vs the price
PAYX is up +162.46% since Shelley Moore Capito bought on April 24, 2018, versus +213.90% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Shelley Moore Capito PAYX trades
Estimated profit is shown for buys only, marked to the latest close. It is an estimate and does not net later sells, taxes, or fees.
Shelley Moore Capito & PAYX trading FAQ
Is it legal for Shelley Moore Capito to trade Paychex Inc (PAYX) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Paychex Inc (PAYX), but the STOCK Act of 2012 requires them to publicly disclose each transaction within 45 days. Quantellect tracks those disclosures; this page does not imply the trade was improper.
When did Shelley Moore Capito buy PAYX?
Shelley Moore Capito disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Paychex Inc (PAYX) on April 24, 2018, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has PAYX performed since Shelley Moore Capito's trade?
Since Shelley Moore Capito bought PAYX on April 24, 2018, the stock is up +162.46%, versus +213.90% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -51.44%.
How many times has Shelley Moore Capito traded PAYX?
Shelley Moore Capito has disclosed 6 PAYX trades since 2016 (3 purchases and 3 sales). Every disclosed trade is listed on this page.
How soon must members of Congress disclose a trade?
Under the STOCK Act, members of Congress must publicly report a covered transaction within 45 days of the trade. Filings can still be delayed, amended, or contain errors.
Where can I see all congressional PAYX trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Paychex Inc (PAYX) on the Paychex Inc congressional trading page, which aggregates filings across all members of Congress.
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Not investment advice. Congressional trading data is sourced from public STOCK Act disclosures, which are filed with a delay and may contain errors or be revised. Estimated prices and post-trade returns are derived algorithmically from public filings and end-of-day market data and describe historical activity, not a recommendation. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.