MAXIMUS-Maximus (MMS) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Core Viewpoint - Maximus reported quarterly earnings of $1.61 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of$ 1.39 per share, and showing an increase from $1.34 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 15.83% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of$ 1.4 billion for the quarter ended December 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.42%, compared to $1.33 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Maximus has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates four times [2] Stock Performance - Maximus shares have increased approximately 1.6% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 3.1% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating expectations of outperforming the market in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is$ 1.48 on revenues of $1.32 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is$ 5.95 on revenues of $5.32 billion [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for Maximus is favorable ahead of the earnings release [6] Industry Context - The Government Services industry, to which Maximus belongs, is currently ranked in the top 2% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting strong performance potential [8]