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Maximus (MMS) Price & Analysis

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MMS Stock Chart & Stats

$59.54
$2.26(3.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$59.54
$2.26(3.94%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationConsistently positive free cash flow with conversion near 90% of net income indicates strong earnings quality and internally generated funding. This supports investment, debt management, and shareholder returns while reducing reliance on external capital across the next several quarters.
Large Growth PipelineThe substantial pipeline and booked awards provide a meaningful base for future contract activity, especially because more than half of the pipeline represents new work. Successful conversion could diversify revenue sources and support growth beyond current contract timing pressures.
Strategic Defense Technology ExpansionThe proposed Agile Defense acquisition would broaden Maximus into cybersecurity, AI, and mission-critical defense technology, areas described as higher-growth federal markets. Combining specialized talent with existing delivery platforms could strengthen capabilities and expand long-term federal positioning.
Bears Say
Revenue ContractionA TTM revenue decline signals that profitability improvements have not yet translated into sustained top-line expansion. If contract awards, renewals, or program timing remain pressured, weaker scale could limit operating leverage and make future growth more dependent on new wins.
Weak Contract ConversionBook-to-bill below one indicates awards are not currently replacing delivered work at a sufficient pace, creating a risk to future revenue visibility. Procurement delays and protests may also defer pipeline conversion, extending the period before new contracts contribute materially.
Elevated LeverageHigher debt and net leverage reduce financial flexibility even though leverage remains within management's stated target range. Additional interest obligations can constrain capital allocation and leave less capacity to absorb contract delays, working-capital volatility, or acquisition-related spending.

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MMS FAQ

What was Maximus’s price range in the past 12 months?
Maximus lowest stock price was $51.04 and its highest was $100.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Maximus’s market cap?
    Maximus’s market cap is $3.21B.
      When is Maximus’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Maximus’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 19, 2026 which is in 29 days.
        How were Maximus’s earnings last quarter?
        Maximus released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $2.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.205 by $0.015.
          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 2.11%. See more information on Maximus dividends here
              What is Maximus’s EPS estimate?
              Maximus’s EPS estimate is 1.85.
                How many shares outstanding does Maximus have?
                Maximus has 52,357,760 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Maximus’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Maximus reported an EPS of $2.22 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.205. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.633%.
                    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

                      MMS Company Deck

                      MMS Earnings Call

                      Q3 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                      The call presents a generally constructive operational and strategic picture — Q3 revenue was in line with expectations, margins improved year-over-year, a large $50.4B pipeline and $1.25B of signed awards support medium/long-term growth, AI adoption is delivering measurable margin benefits, and collections momentum has begun to relieve working capital stress. However, notable near-term headwinds include a customer-directed pause of VA MDE incentives that reduced FY26 EPS guidance by ~$0.35, elevated DSO and a Q3 free cash flow outflow, a slowed procurement environment with a trailing book-to-bill of ~0.5x, and modest profitability in Outside the U.S. Taken together, the company appears to be navigating temporary timing and contract-driven challenges while maintaining margin progress, a sizable pipeline, disciplined capital allocation, and strategic investments that support growth into FY2027.View all MMS earnings summaries
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