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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
Improved Profitability & Cash ConversionSustained margin expansion and near-par free cash flow conversion indicate deeper operational improvements rather than one-off gains. Higher gross and net margins plus FCF tracking earnings support durable ability to fund operations, invest in tech, and return capital while withstanding contract timing swings.
De-risked Balance Sheet / Low LeverageVery low leverage and improving ROE materially boost financial flexibility for buybacks, selective M&A, or working-capital cushions during slower award cycles. Lower interest burden and stronger equity returns reduce solvency risk and make the firm resilient through multi-quarter procurement variability.
Tech/AI-driven Operating Leverage And Large PipelineDemonstrable automation and AI adoption that handles large claim-processing workload implies sustainable cost structure improvements across contracts. A sizable pipeline and accelerating H.R.1 opportunities provide a durable source of award prospects that can convert into scale-driven margin gains over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Elevated DSO And Receivable TimingPersistently high DSO reflects structural collections risk from government administrative timing. That creates cash-flow volatility, forces expanded receivables financing, and can constrain liquidity for payroll or bidding cadence. Such timing mismatch can persist across quarters and affect capital deployment decisions.
Slow Procurement / Low Book-to-billA sub-1.0 book-to-bill indicates pipeline conversion lag and structural procurement delays. Prolonged award timing reduces revenue visibility, strains utilization planning, and can compress growth for multiple quarters, increasing reliance on recompetes and intensifying competitive pressure on margins.
Outside-U.S. Operating Loss And ReshapingInternational underperformance reduces geographic diversification and can be a persistent earnings drag while reshaping occurs. Turning these operations to breakeven requires execution over several quarters and carries risk of continued losses or slower margin recovery relative to domestic segments.

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MMS FAQ

What was Maximus’s price range in the past 12 months?
Maximus lowest stock price was $55.26 and its highest was $100.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Maximus’s market cap?
    Maximus’s market cap is $2.93B.
      When is Maximus’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Maximus’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 32 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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