Maximus Q2 EPS beats estimates, raises FY2026 guidance, authorizes $400M buyback

MAXIMUS, INC.

2026-Q2 EPS reported $3.50 revenue$2,651,013,000

Revenue $1.31B (vs $1.36B YoY); diluted EPS $1.80, adjusted $2.07 (vs $2.01 YoY).
Raises adjusted EBITDA margin forecast to ~14.2% (up 20bp), adjusted EPS guidance to $8.25-$8.55 (up $0.20).
Board authorizes $400M share repurchase program (effective May 11); Q2 repurchased 1.4M shares for $111M.
Quarterly dividend $0.33/share payable June 1 to record May 15.
U.S. Federal Services operating margin 17.6% (up from 15.3% YoY).

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MAXIMUS, INC. reported the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $1.31 billion, EPS $1.80. Guidance raised.

Period: the three and six months ended March 31, 2026
Revenue: $1.31 billion
EPS: $1.80
Guidance: raised
Result: reported results

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Maximus Reports Fiscal Year 2026 Second Quarter Results Raises earnings outlook and announces $400 million share repurchase program (Tysons, Va. - May 7, 2026 ) - Maximus (NYSE: MMS), a leading provider of government services, reported financial results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026. Highlights for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 include: • Revenue of $1.31 billion was consistent with our full fiscal year 2026 expectations, and compares to $1.36 billion for the prior year period. • Diluted earnings per share were $1.80 and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $2.07, compared to $1.69 and $2.01, respectively, for the prior year period.

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