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Maximus (MMS)
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Maximus (MMS) Price & Analysis

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MMS Stock Chart & Stats

$86.22
-$0.19(-0.25%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$86.22
-$0.19(-0.25%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Improving Profitability & MarginsSustained margin expansion reflects structural improvements in operations and pricing across government contracts. Higher gross and net margins increase resilience to contract mix shifts, support reinvestment and buybacks, and underpin durable earnings power despite near-term revenue cadence variability.
De‑risked Balance Sheet / Low LeverageMarkedly reduced leverage and stronger returns provide long-term financial flexibility to fund working-capital needs, opportunistic buybacks, or selective M&A without straining liquidity. Low debt levels materially lower default and refinancing risk in a contract-driven business.
Strong Cash Generation & Capital ReturnRobust free cash flow and high FCF conversion underpin sustainable capital returns and internal investment. Reliable cash generation supports disciplined buybacks and technology investments that drive long-term operating leverage, while offering a buffer against contract timing volatility.
Bears Say
Softer Top‑Line MomentumDeclining trailing revenue signals persistent headwinds in contract awards and service volumes. For a government contractor, slower procurement and weaker demand can compress backlog growth and limit operating leverage realization, making revenue recovery dependent on award timing and policy-driven spending.
Elevated DSO & Receivables Timing RiskProlonged receivable timing creates cash‑flow lumpiness and increases dependency on receivables financing. Even with strong FCF on a TTM basis, persistent DSO elevation strains short-term liquidity management and can force higher working‑capital costs or limit flexibility when awards shift timing.
Slower Procurement / Low Book‑to‑Bill & Intl ExecutionA sub‑unity book‑to‑bill and delayed award cadence reduce near-term revenue visibility and raise the risk that pipeline converts slowly. Combined with an Outside‑U.S. operating loss, this indicates execution and demand challenges that could constrain sustainable growth until procurement normalizes or international performance improves.

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MMS FAQ

What was Maximus’s price range in the past 12 months?
Maximus lowest stock price was $56.92 and its highest was $100.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Maximus’s market cap?
    Maximus’s market cap is $3.27B.
      When is Maximus’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Maximus’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 52 days.
        How were Maximus’s earnings last quarter?
        Maximus released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $2.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.965 by $0.105.
          Is Maximus overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Maximus’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Maximus pay dividends?
            Maximus pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.33 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.38%. See more information on Maximus dividends here
              What is Maximus’s EPS estimate?
              Maximus’s EPS estimate is 2.21.
                How many shares outstanding does Maximus have?
                Maximus has 52,540,363 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Maximus’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Maximus reported an EPS of $2.07 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.965. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.238%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Maximus?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MMS
                    What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                    Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                      Company Description

                      Maximus

                      Maximus, Inc. specializes in delivering business process services (BPS) tailored for governmental health and human welfare initiatives. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: U.S. Services, U.S. Federal Services, and International Services. The U.S. Services division delivers a wide array of BPS solutions to state and local government programs across the United States. These offerings encompass program administration, handling appeals and evaluations, and providing specialized consulting. Key programs supported include the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, and child support initiatives, alongside Preadmission Screening and Resident Reviews and Independent Developmental Disability assessments. Furthermore, this segment facilitates program eligibility and enrollment, operates centralized multilingual contact centers with multichannel and digital self-service capabilities, offers application assistance and impartial health plan selection guidance, and conducts outreach, education, eligibility determination, enrollment, and redetermination for beneficiaries. It also performs person-centered independent assessments for disability, long-term illness, and other health conditions, complemented by targeted consulting services. The U.S. Federal Services segment focuses on providing critical support to federal government agencies. Its services include establishing and managing centralized citizen engagement centers, overseeing document and record management, offering case management and direct citizen support, and delivering consumer education. This division also handles independent medical reviews, appeals for worker's compensation benefits, Medicare and Medicaid appeals, and eligibility appeals for the federal marketplace. Additionally, it contributes to the modernization of systems and IT infrastructure, provides operational support for infrastructure, offers software development, operations, and management, and specializes in data analytics. Internationally, the company's "Outside the U.S." segment delivers BPS offerings to both governmental bodies and commercial enterprises. These services include health and disability evaluations, the administration of employment programs, and various other services aimed at assisting job seekers. Established in 1975, Maximus, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Tysons, Virginia.

                      Maximus (MMS) Earnings & Revenues

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                      MMS Earnings Call

                      Q2 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                      The call delivered more positive signals than negative: management reported sequential and year-over-year margin and EPS improvements, raised full-year EPS and margin guidance, reiterated strong free cash flow guidance, highlighted demonstrable tech/AI-driven operating leverage and an expanding H.R. 1 pipeline, and authorized additional share repurchases. Offsetting negatives include elevated DSO and receivable timing risk that could cause cash-flow lumpiness, a modest decline in U.S. Services revenue, an Outside U.S. operating loss, and a small non-cash asset impairment. On balance, the positives (profitability improvement, guidance raise, tech-driven efficiency, capital return, and healthy pipeline) outweigh the operational and timing challenges.View all MMS earnings summaries
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