MAXIMUS-Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Maximus (MMS) Q4 Earnings

Core Insights - Maximus reported revenue of $1.32 billion for the quarter ended September 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 4.4% and a surprise of +1.77% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of$ 1.29 billion [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $1.46, compared to$ 1.29 in the same quarter last year, although it fell short of the consensus EPS estimate of $1.47 by -0.68% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from U.S. Federal Services was$ 675.12 million, exceeding the average estimate of $661 million by two analysts, representing a year-over-year increase of +9.4% [3] - Revenue from U.S. Services was$ 463.56 million, slightly below the estimated $473.37 million, indicating a year-over-year decline of -2.2% [3] - Revenue from outside the U.S. reached$ 177.20 million, surpassing the average estimate of $158.65 million, with a year-over-year growth of +5% [3] Stock Performance - Over the past month, Maximus shares have decreased by -8.4%, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of +1% [4] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [4]