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Maximus, Inc. MMS

Industrials — Specialty Business Services
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Insider Decisions

Total buys
0.33
Total sells
0.40
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — 2 — — 2 — — — — — — —
Sell — — 1 — — 1 — — — — — —
Insider Ownership
2.94%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
2,970.00
Revenue
5,248.40
Net Income
370.89
Free Cash Flow
433.23
Net Debt
1,579.98
Current Ratio
2.42
Debt/Equity
0.94
P/E ratio
8.20
P/S ratio
0.56
P/B ratio
1.70
Past 5Y EPS Growth
6.08%
This Y EPS Growth
8.83%
Next Y EPS Growth
4.37%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
8.46%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.40
Annual Dividend Rate
1.12
Annual Dividend Yield
1.45%
total individual payouts
2026 0.99
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—
2025 1.20
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—
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2024 1.20
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—
—
—
2023 1.14
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—
—
—
2022 1.12
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—
—
—
2021 1.12
—
—
—
—
2020 1.12
—
—
—
—
2019 1.03
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—
—
—
2018 0.39
—
—
—
—
2017 0.18
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—
—
2016 0.23
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predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 65.41 183.12 222.35 56.95
Receivables 843.43 884.80 902.00 1,413.03
Inventory — — — —
Other 90.00 — — —
1,055.47 1,200.54 1,252.92 1,641.36
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 282.08 303.32 296.89 263.22
ST’ Debt 86.84 40.14 52.68 71.60
Other 49.06 69.52 68.94 121.14
723.01 807.53 765.16 678.07
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 1,345.05 1,305.97 1,278.97 —
—
’25 1,402.68 1,361.79 1,348.40 1,318.42
5,431.28
’24 1,327.04 1,348.36 1,314.93 1,315.87
5,306.20
’23 1,249.25 1,206.85 1,188.68 1,259.95
4,904.73
’22 1,150.88 1,177.33 1,125.79 1,177.03
4,631.02
’21 945.55 959.28 1,243.52 1,106.13
4,254.49
’20 818.23 818.14 901.34 923.84
3,461.54
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 (244.40) 189.53 (124.99) —
—
’25 (80.00) 42.71 (182.72) 649.37
429.37
’24 21.61 130.49 199.33 163.83
515.26
’23 (134.66) 309.70 (5.29) 144.59
314.34
’22 (2.92) 114.78 57.92 120.06
289.84
’21 98.12 181.58 (33.04) (238.15)
517.32
’20 87.27 22.01 (13.19) 148.51
244.59
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 (250.66) 179.02 (136.97) —
—
’25 (102.99) 25.51 (198.21) 641.85
366.16
’24 (0.64) 105.19 164.64 131.88
401.07
’23 (150.36) 291.64 (30.40) 112.76
223.65
’22 (9.25) 98.21 46.88 114.29
250.13
’21 89.02 167.09 (41.59) (242.58)
480.76
’20 76.78 13.37 (22.50) 136.24
203.89
in millions of $

EPS

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 1.70 1.80 1.95 —
—
’25 0.69 1.69 1.86 1.32
5.51
’24 1.04 1.31 1.46 1.19
4.99
’23 0.65 0.52 0.50 0.96
2.63
’22 0.85 0.80 0.51 1.13
3.29
’21 1.03 1.29 1.51 0.83
4.67
’20 0.91 0.43 1.04 1.02
3.39

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

1.3
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 54.46 70.86 69.72 63.77 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 81.76 89.69 93.97 92.50 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 39,500 39,600 41,100 37,200 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.12 0.12 0.13 0.15 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4,631.02 4,904.73 5,306.20 5,431.28 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 20.29% 20.97% 23.59% 24.55% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 277.10 210.29 406.51 444.85 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.98% 4.29% 7.66% 8.19% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 203.83 161.79 306.91 319.03 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 135.81 152.15 129.06 136.50 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 74.97 80.24 86.92 94.60 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 3.30 2.65 5.03 5.56 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.69 5.14 8.44 7.48 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.64) (1.48) (1.87) (1.10) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.05 3.66 6.57 6.38 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 25.08 27.29 30.19 29.16 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 61.77 61.13 61.05 57.41 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 17.48 28.13 18.52 16.32 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ —
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.77 0.93 1.07 0.97 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.31 2.72 3.09 3.13 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.06 1.17 1.25 1.17 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 20.72 27.32 17.15 18.06 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 289.84 314.34 515.26 429.37 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (39.71) (90.69) (114.19) (63.21) — — —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 250.13 223.65 401.07 366.16 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 257.87 332.45 393.02 487.76 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,355.94 1,249.99 1,132.09 1,334.27 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,315.28 1,184.59 948.97 1,111.92 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,549.37 1,667.84 1,842.82 1,674.04 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.03% 4.06% 7.56% 7.78% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7.11% 6.46% 10.94% 11.85% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 13.46% 10.06% 17.48% 18.14% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Maximus, Inc. (MMS) has delivered explosive revenue growth, surging 121% since 2016 to $5.3 billion in 2024, propelled by COVID-era government contracts, acquisitions, and rising revenue per employee to $146,000 projected for 2025. Profitability has been erratic—net income swinging from a $291 million peak in 2021 to a $162 million trough in 2023 before rebounding—yet analysts forecast EPS leaping 36% to $7.53 in 2026 amid margin recovery and share buybacks. Trading at deeply discounted valuations (9.9x forward 2026 PE, ~1x PS), with mean analyst targets implying 47% upside (highs at 67%), MMS appears as a potential bargain in the government services space.

However, beneath the surface lurk leverage risks, with net debt climbing back toward $1.1 billion, mixed insider signals (recent exec buys amid heavier prior selling), and feast-or-famine dependence on federal contracts vulnerable to election-year budget cuts and fiscal austerity. Cash flows remain resilient at $6+ FCF/share, but stock volatility has mirrored profit cycles, dipping to 2022-23 lows during margin squeezes. Is MMS a undervalued recovery play or a value trap? Dive into the full analysis for the contrarian breakdown.

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Maximus, Inc. (MMS) Latest News

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12 Aug

4 , 9:56 AM
Maximus faces a setback from its VA contract that disrupts earnings momentum and raises doubts about near-term recovery prospects. VA contract loss creates major risk to Maximus earnings trajectory and investor outlook.

3 , 9:58 AM
Maximus stock offers low valuation but carries contract risks that could affect future revenue and investor appeal. Contract risks may influence Maximus revenue stability and stock trajectory without fully redefining company prospects.

8 Aug

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 3:03 PM
Maximus Inc. reported Q3 financial results and operational updates during its earnings call, including revenue figures, contract wins, and forward guidance on government services segments. Quarterly earnings details and guidance typically produce short-term stock moves without altering long-term company trajectory.

7 Aug

3 transcript app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
Maximus, Inc. held its Q3 2026 earnings call covering financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance for the company. Quarterly earnings and guidance typically influence near-term stock movement and sentiment but rarely redefine long-term trajectory.

6 Aug

4 , 6:30 AM
Maximus, Inc. (MMS) released its fiscal year 2026 third quarter results. Quarterly earnings releases directly affect stock valuation and future performance outlook.

3 , 9:30 AM
Maximus (MMS) Q3 earnings key metrics are analyzed for performance indicators and operational details. Q3 earnings metrics can moderately influence short-term sentiment and financial outlook for Maximus.

3 , 8:58 AM
Maximus reported Q2 CY2026 sales below analyst estimates. One-quarter sales miss can pressure near-term stock price and sentiment.

3 , 8:20 AM
Maximus (MMS) reported Q3 earnings that beat analyst estimates. Q3 earnings beat indicates stronger financial results likely to support near-term stock gains.

9 Jul

3 , 10:26 AM
Maximus, Inc. strengthens its position through government contracts and specialized domain expertise. Government contracts deliver recurring revenue and domain expertise bolsters Maximus competitive positioning in core markets.

26 Jun

3 , 1:12 PM
Maximus shows two investment positives including stable government services revenue and operational margins alongside one negative on contract renewal risks and competitive pressures. Balanced positives and single negative point to moderate effects on MMS financial trajectory and sentiment without major trajectory shifts.

22 May

3 StockStory, 2:04 PM
Maximus, Inc. (MMS) is positioned as a value stock with promising prospects, while two other companies face operational and competitive challenges that may limit their performance. Positive positioning of Maximus supports moderate gains in investor sentiment and near-term stock valuation.

19 May

4 Simply Wall St., 9:08 AM
Maximus advances automation efforts as its board authorizes a $400 million share buyback. $400 million buyback plus automation focus represent major capital return and efficiency moves that can lift valuation and investor sentiment.

17 May

3 StockStory, 11:24 AM
Maximus Inc. addressed five key analyst questions in its Q1 earnings call, covering operational performance, contract updates, and forward guidance for government services. Q1 earnings call insights on operations and guidance can moderately sway short-term investor views and financial forecasts.

12 May

4 StockStory, 4:28 AM
Maximus, Inc. (MMS) Q1 results revealed technology-driven efficiencies offsetting revenue headwinds, with management raising the margin outlook. Technology efficiencies countering revenue declines and elevated margin outlook point to significant enhancements in MMS financial trajectory and investor sentiment.

4 www.marketbeat.com, 1:06 AM
Maximus Inc. (MMS) Q2 earnings call highlighted strong revenue growth, adjusted EPS beat, raised full-year guidance, and robust performance in health and human services segments amid government contract wins. Q2 earnings beats and raised guidance signal strong financial health and positive trajectory for future performance.

9 May

4 Simply Wall St., 8:49 AM
Maximus, Inc. (MMS) beat analyst earnings forecasts, leading analysts to update their models with revised targets. Earnings beats prompt analyst upgrades, significantly boosting stock sentiment and future performance outlook.

3 Simply Wall St., 4:07 PM
Maximus, Inc. (MMS) achieves AI-driven margin gains offsetting softer revenue growth, potentially altering the bull case for the stock. AI-driven margin gains counter softer revenue growth, moderately affecting financial performance and investor outlook.

7 May

4 app.moby.co, 12:55 PM
Maximus, Inc. released Q2 2026 earnings call summary highlighting financial results, guidance, and operational updates. Q2 earnings call details directly shape investor expectations and Maximus's near-term market performance.

4 transcript www.fool.com, 10:38 AM
Maximus (MMS) Q2 2026 earnings call transcript details quarterly revenue, adjusted EBITDA, net income, guidance updates, and management outlook on federal services, health, and recovery segments. Q2 2026 earnings transcript discloses key financial metrics and forward guidance that directly shape MMS investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

4 Business Wire, 6:30 AM
Maximus, Inc. (MMS) reported fiscal year 2026 second quarter results. Quarterly financial results significantly impact stock performance and investor sentiment.

3 Zacks, 9:30 AM
Maximus (MMS) Q2 earnings compared to estimates, with key metrics analyzed. Q2 earnings beat or miss versus estimates affects financial performance and market sentiment moderately.

3 investorshub.advfn.com, 8:55 AM
Maximus (MMS) shares declined after revenue missed expectations despite earnings beating forecasts. Revenue shortfall despite earnings beat caused share drop, moderately impacting financial performance and investor sentiment.

3 Zacks, 8:50 AM
Maximus (MMS) Q2 earnings beat analyst estimates. Q2 earnings beat signals strong quarterly financial performance with moderate positive impact on investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

3 StockStory, 7:54 AM
Maximus (NYSE:MMS) missed Q1 CY2026 revenue estimates. Missing Q1 CY2026 revenue estimates affects financial performance and investor sentiment but is limited to one quarter.

27 Apr

3 Zacks, 12:09 PM
Maximus, Inc. (MMS) emerges as a top stock pick, bolstered by its operational stability, vast scale, and aggressive strategic expansions. Stability, scale, and strategic expansion enhance MMS's competitive positioning and investor appeal without transformative shifts.

21 Apr

4 , 12:00 PM
Maximus (MMS) upgraded to Strong Buy by analysts citing robust growth prospects, strong financials, and favorable market positioning. Analyst upgrade to Strong Buy highlights major positive shift in investor sentiment and potential stock trajectory.

8 Apr

4 Zacks, 11:34 AM
Maximus, Inc. (MMS) drives growth through securing government contracts and maintaining robust liquidity, positioning the company for sustained expansion amid favorable market conditions. Government contracts provide reliable revenue streams core to operations, while strong liquidity enables investment and resilience against market volatility.

3 StockStory, 4:45 AM
Analyst selects Maximus, Inc. (MMS) as the only small-cap stock with promising prospects while ignoring two others. Positive analyst selection spotlights MMS's promising prospects, likely influencing investor sentiment moderately.

27 Mar

4 Zacks, 9:35 AM
Maximus Inc. (MMS) shares plunged 12.7% over four weeks, but emerging factors suggest the downtrend may reverse soon. Potential reversal after 12.7% drop indicates significant positive shift in stock trajectory and investor sentiment.

25 Mar

3 Zacks, 9:35 AM
Maximus, Inc. (MMS) stock plunged 8.4% over four weeks, but technical indicators and improving fundamentals signal a potential trend reversal. Potential reversal after 8.4% drop moderately influences short-term market sentiment and performance.
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