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Maximus Q3 adjusted EPS $2.22 beats $2.16 YoY; cuts FY2026 guidance on federal contract modification
MAXIMUS, INC.
- Revenue $1.28B vs $1.35B prior year; diluted EPS $1.95 (adjusted $2.22) vs $1.86 ($2.16).
- FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance lowered to $7.90-8.20; adjusted EBITDA margin ~13.7%.
- Temporary customer-directed contractual modification on major federal program effective July-Dec 2026.
- U.S. Federal Services revenue $721M (down $40M YoY) but operating margin improved to 18.6% from 18.1%.
- Free cash flow guidance updated to $425-475M; DSO 98 days, expected below 70 by year-end.