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Maximus Inc designs, develops, and delivers programs, enabling people to access vital government services. It translates health and human services public policy into operating models that achieve outcomes for governments at scale. The company covers a broad array of services, including the operation of large health insurance eligibility and enrollment programs; clinical services, including assessments, appeals, and independent medical reviews; and technology services. The company operates through the following segments; U.S. Federal Services, U.S. Services, and Outside the U.S. A majority of its revenue is derived from the U.S. Federal Services segment which engages with various U.S. federal government agencies to deliver clinical services, maintenance services, and technology solutions.

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Maximus shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 financial results and raised its FY25 guidance.

Maximus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMS#NYSE">MMS</a>) raises FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $5.90-$6.20 to $6.30-$6.60 vs $6.10 analyst estimate. Raises FY2025 sales outlook from $5.20 billion-$5.35 billion to $5.25 billion-$5.40 billion vs $5.30 billion estimate.

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Maximus Raises FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $5.90-$6.20 to $6.30-$6.60 vs $6.10 Est; Raises FY2025 Sales Guidance from $5.20B-$5.35B to $5.25B-$5.40B vs $5.30B Est

Maximus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMS#NYSE">MMS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.01 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.38 by 45.65 percent. This is a 28.03 percent increase over earnings of $1.57 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.36 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.29 billion by 5.17 percent. This is a 0.96 percent increase over sales of $1.35 billion the same period last year.

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Maximus Q2 Adj. EPS $2.01 Beats $1.38 Estimate, Sales $1.36B Beat $1.29B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For May 8, 2025

Maximus shares are trading lower after the company reported Q1 financial results and cut its FY25 revenue guidance below estimates.

Maximus Raises FY25 Adj EPS Outlook From $5.70 - $6.00 To $5.90 - $6.20 Vs. $4.76 Est.

Maximus Trims FY25 Revenue Guidance From $5.275B - $5.425B To $5.2B - $5.35B Vs. $5.95B Est.

Maximus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMS#NYSE">MMS</a>) reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.61 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.06 by 51.89 percent. This is a 20.15 percent increase over earnings of $1.34 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.40 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.29 billion by 8.80 percent. This is a 5.65 percent increase over sales of $1.33 billion the same period last year.

Maximus Q1 Adj $1.61 Beats $1.06 Estimate, Sales $1.40B Beat $1.29B Estimate

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<li>Raymond James analyst Brian Gesuale upgraded Maximus, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMS#NYSE">MMS</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and announced a $90 price target. Maximus shares closed at $74.65 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MMS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Raymond James analyst Brian Gesuale upgrades Maximus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMS#NYSE">MMS</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and announces $90 price target.

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Raymond James Upgrades Maximus to Outperform, Announces $90 Price Target

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Maximus Board Authorizes $200M Increase Common Stock Purchase Program

On December 5, a recent SEC filing unveiled that Michelle Link, Chief Human Resources at Maximus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMS#NYSE">MMS</a>) made an insider sell.
What Happened: Link's recent move involves selling 2,208 shares of Maximus. This information is documented in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001032220/000095017024133496//Archives/edgar/data/1032220/000095017024133496/0000950170-24-133496-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The total value is $163,016.
As of Thursday morning, Maximus shares are down by 0.0%, currently priced at $74.66.
<h3>About Maximus</h3>
Maximus Inc designs, develops, and delivers programs, enabling people to access vital government services. It translates health and human services public policy into operating models that achieve outcomes for governments at scale. The company covers a broad array of services, including the operation of large health insurance eligibility and enrollment programs; clinical services, including assessments, appeals, and independent medical reviews; and technology services. The company operates through the following segments; U.S. Federal Services, U.S. Services, and Outside the U.S. A majority of its revenue is derived from the U.S. Federal Services segment which engages with various U.S. federal government agencies to deliver clinical services, maintenance services, and technology solutions.
<h3>Financial Insights: Maximus</h3>
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Maximus showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 4.44% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
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Gross Margin: With a low gross margin of 22.93%, the company exhibits below-average profitability, signaling potential struggles in cost efficiency compared to its industry peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Maximus's EPS is notably higher than the industry average. The company achieved a positive bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 1.2.
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Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.69.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Maximus's P/E ratio of 14.96 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The Price to Sales ratio is 0.87, which is lower than the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio of 9.05 trails industry averages, indicating a potential disparity in market valuation that could be advantageous for investors.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Why Pay Attention to Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions should be considered alongside other factors when making investment decisions, as they can offer important insights.
When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise.
On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Essential Transaction Codes Unveiled</h3>
Navigating through the landscape of transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often prioritize those unfolding in the open market, precisely detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Sell Alert: Michelle Link Cashes Out $163K In Maximus Stock

Maximus, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMS#NYSE">MMS</a>) shares are<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/11/42203859/maximus-stock-bounces-around-after-hours-tuesday-whats-going-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> trading higher on Wednesday.</a>
Today, the company announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) has withdrawn their early re-procurement of the Contact Center Operations (CCO) 1-800-MEDICARE <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42205421/maximus-will-continue-to-perform-contact-center-operations-contract" rel="noreferrer noopener">and Federal Marketplace contract</a>.
The early re-procurement of the contract would have otherwise caused Maximus to recompete for the same scope of work it currently performs under its contract today, the company said.
The current contract retains its available option periods until 2031.
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&#8220;We are pleased with this outcome and appreciate the opportunity to continue supporting HHS and CMS in their vital missions and look forward to delivering innovative, high-quality, and reliable solutions that benefit the American public,&#8221; said Bruce Caswell, president and CEO of Maximus.
&#8220;Maximus employees have consistently demonstrated their ability to successfully manage this critical program providing essential support to more than 75 million eligible Americans who rely on Medicare and the Federal Marketplace,&#8221; Caswell said.
For FY25, Maximus sees revenues between $5.275 billion and $5.425 billion<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42099110/maximus-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-results-for-fiscal-year-2024" rel="noreferrer noopener"> (estimate: $5.297 billion)</a>. Adjusted diluted earnings per share, which excludes expense for amortization of intangible assets and divestiture-related charges, is expected to range between $5.70 and $6.00 per share (estimate: $5.07).
Price Action: MMS shares were up 0.5% to $73.34 at last check Wednesday.
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Maximus Secures Medicare Contract Through 2031, Shares Gain Momentum

<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmaximus.com%2F&amp;esheet=54158762&amp;newsitemid=20241126626604&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Maximus&amp;index=1&amp;md5=26f28e5ecebffe14bcf89e1d5a14ed8b">Maximus</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMS#NYSE">MMS</a>) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) has withdrawn their early re-procurement of the Contact Center Operations (CCO) 1-800-MEDICARE and Federal Marketplace contract. The early re-procurement of the contract would have otherwise caused Maximus to recompete for the same scope of work it currently performs under its contract today. The current contract retains its available option periods until 2031.

Reported Earlier, Maximus Retains Key CMS Contract, Securing Contact Center Operations Through 2031

Maximus Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMS#NYSE">MMS</a>) shares are volatile in extended trading Tuesday after the company announced the cancellation of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42201228/u-s-department-of-health-and-human-services-centers-for-medicare-and-medicaid-services-notify-maxi">contact center operations contract</a>.
What Happened: After the market close on Tuesday, Maximus said it received notification from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that the federal agency has canceled the Contact Center Operations (CCO) 1-800-MEDICARE and Federal Marketplace solicitation.
The company said the contract covered the same scope of work Maximus currently performs under separate contracts through option periods available until 2031.
&#8220;Maximus employees have consistently demonstrated their ability to successfully manage this critical program providing essential support to more than 75 million eligible Americans who rely on Medicare and the Federal Marketplace,&#8221; said Bruce Caswell, president and CEO of Maximus.
&#8220;We appreciate the opportunity to continue supporting HHS and CMS in their vital missions and look forward to delivering innovative, high-quality, and reliable solutions that benefit the American public.&#8221;
Maximus helps improve the delivery of public services&nbsp;as a strategic partner to governments around the world.
MMS Price Action: Maximus shares were volatile at the start of the after-hours session, but were trading approximately flat by the time of publication Tuesday at $73, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmaximus.com&amp;esheet=54158662&amp;newsitemid=20241126053073&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Maximus&amp;index=1&amp;md5=a7d9f87c1b7dd3fbe9a85187dc328bbe">Maximus</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMS#NYSE">MMS</a>), a leading employer and provider of government services worldwide, announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) notified Maximus they have cancelled the Contact Center Operations (CCO) 1-800-MEDICARE and Federal Marketplace solicitation which covered the same scope of work Maximus currently performs under contract today through option periods available until 2031.

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Maximus Shares Halted On Circuit Breaker To The Downside, Stock Now Down -0.77%

Maximus shares are trading lower after the company on Wednesday reported worse-than-expected Q4 adjusted EPS results.

U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining more than 100 points on Thursday.
Shares of Maximus, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMS#NYSE">MMS</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MMS/earnings">worse-than-expected fourth-quarter adjusted EPS results.</a>
Maximus reported quarterly earnings of $1.46 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.50 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.32 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.31 billion.
Maximus shares dipped 4.4% to $76.99 in the pre-market trading session.
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