Maximus (MMS) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - Maximus reported $1.4 billion in revenue for the quarter ended December 2024, a year-over-year increase of 5.7% [1] - The company's EPS for the same period was $1.61, up from $1.34 a year ago, indicating a positive trend in earnings [1] - Revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.31 billion by 7.42%, and EPS surpassed the consensus estimate of $1.39 by 15.83% [1] Revenue Breakdown - U.S. Federal Services revenue was $780.66 million, exceeding the average estimate of $685.54 million, with a year-over-year change of +15.3% [4] - U.S. Services revenue was $452.25 million, below the average estimate of $478.82 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of -7.7% [4] - Revenue from outside the U.S. was $169.77 million, surpassing the estimated $141.43 million, with a year-over-year increase of +6% [4] Stock Performance - Maximus shares have returned -2.2% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by +2.1% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), suggesting potential for outperformance in the near term [3]