A Congress Member Sold Up To $30K In Paychex Stock: Here's What You Need To Know

A December filing shows that Senator Shelley M Capito reported a sale in Paychex (NASDAQ: PAYX), valued between $2,002 and $30,000. The transaction date is listed as November 13, 2025, with the report published on December 4, 2025.

At present, Paychex shares are trading up 0.76% at $112.61.

### What Senator Has Been Trading Recently

In the last three years, Shelley M Capito completed 138 stock transactions totaling more than $278 thousand. Duke Energy and Microsoft stocks were among the largest trades. Some of the most notable transactions the Sen. has executed recently include:

- **Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT):** $15,001 - $50,000 Sale
- **Intl Business Machines (NYSE: IBM):** $15,001 - $50,000 Purchase
- **Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT):** $15,001 - $50,000 Purchase

Here's a summary of Shelley M Capito's recent trades:

**Company****Ticker****Stock Type****Amount****Transaction Type****Transaction Date**Meta PlatformsMETASTOCK$1,001 - $15,000P2025-11-13PaychexPAYXSTOCK$1,001 - $15,000S (Partial)2025-11-13Lowe's CompaniesLOWSTOCK$1,001 - $15,000S (Partial)2025-11-13MicrosoftMSFTSTOCK$15,001 - $50,000S2025-10-29Intl Business MachinesIBMSTOCK$15,001 - $50,000S (Partial)2025-10-29

### The Importance of Congressional Transactions

A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.

Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.

In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.

### Why Congressional Transactions Matter

Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.

When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.

A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.

<p>A December filing shows that Senator Shelley M Capito reported a sale in Paychex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PAYX">PAYX</a>), valued between $2,002 and $30,000. The transaction date is listed as November 13, 2025, with the report published on December 4, 2025.</p>
<p>At present, Paychex shares are trading up 0.76% at $112.61.</p>
<h3>What Senator Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
<p>In the last three years, Shelley M Capito completed 138 stock transactions totaling more than $278 thousand. Duke Energy and Microsoft stocks were among the largest trades. Some of the most notable transactions the Sen. has executed recently include: </p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT">MSFT</a>):</strong> $15,001 - $50,000 Sale</li>
<li><strong>Intl Business Machines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IBM">IBM</a>):</strong> $15,001 - $50,000 Purchase</li>
<li><strong>Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT">MSFT</a>):</strong> $15,001 - $50,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
<p>Here's a summary of Shelley M Capito's recent trades:</p>
<table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Company</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ticker</strong></th>
<th><strong>Stock Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Amount</strong></th>
<th><strong>Transaction Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Transaction Date</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms</td>
<td>META</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-11-13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paychex</td>
<td>PAYX</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-11-13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lowe's Companies</td>
<td>LOW</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-11-13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft</td>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-10-29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Intl Business Machines</td>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-10-29</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
<p>A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.</p>
<p>Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.</p>
<p>In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.</p>
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
<p>Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.</p>
<p>When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.</p>
<p>A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>