MAXIMUS, Inc. (MMS)

MAXIMUS (MMS) stock has been impacted by several events in the past six months. A 24% jump in Q3 EPS led to a positive movement in the stock price. MAXIMUS reported Q1 FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) of $1.85, beating estimates, but quarterly revenue fell 4.1%, resulting in a 4.47% stock price decline. A government shutdown negatively impacted U.S. Federal Services award activity. MAXIMUS announced a 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.33 per share. As of February 6, 2026, the stock's 52-week high was $100.00 and its 52-week low was $63.77.

MAXIMUS operates with a stable customer base, primarily governments, providing long-term contract visibility. Policy shifts can introduce fluctuations in demand, such as a revenue decline in the U.S. Services segment due to reduced Medicaid-related activities. New program demands are anticipated from upcoming Medicaid eligibility determination requirements. The company is investing in AI-enabled automation to drive productivity and growth in 2027 and beyond.

MAXIMUS, Inc. (MMS) is an American government services company operating as a tech-enabled partner to government agencies globally. It translates complex public policy into scalable operational programs, primarily in health and human services. MAXIMUS operates in the Industrials sector, within the Specialty Business Services industry, and functions as a government contractor. The company delivers services through three segments: U.S. Federal Services, providing clinical assessments and technology solutions; U.S. Services, offering business process services for state and local government programs; and Outside the U.S. Segment, delivering BPS for international governments and commercial clients.

MAXIMUS, Inc. has a global presence with operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The company's headquarters are located in Tysons, Virginia.

MAXIMUS has received positive recognition for its workplace environment, being named to Forbes' list of America's Best Employers for 2026 for the second consecutive year. It was also recognized on Forbes' lists for tech workers and by state in 2025, and for women in 2024. However, MAXIMUS has faced past criticism regarding its involvement in state programs, particularly concerning the registration of foster children for disability checks.

MAXIMUS, Inc.'s ownership is heavily concentrated among institutional investors, holding approximately 94.58% of the company's equity. Major institutional owners include Fmr Llc, BlackRock, Inc., and Vanguard Group Inc. Insider ownership accounts for 5.42% of the shares, with CEO Bruce L. Caswell holding 324,838.285 shares as of December 2, 2025.