Maximus, Inc. (MMS) Stock Forecast
MMS analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 2 analysts
- Price target
- $92.50 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +50.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 19, 2026 EPS estimate $1.88
- 52-week range
- $52.10 – $98.93
MMS analyst ratings
2 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
MMS price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
MMS earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.92 | $1.92 | $1.92 | $1.85 | +3.8% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $8.01 | $7.90 | $8.12 | $7.36 | +8.8% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $8.36 | $7.95 | $8.77 | $8.01 | +4.4% | 2 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
MMS revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.41B | $1.41B | $1.41B | +4.8% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $5.23B | $5.20B | $5.25B | −3.8% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $5.38B | $5.22B | $5.53B | +2.9% | 2 |
MMS EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
MMS revenue: reported and forecast
MMS EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.00 | $2.31 | $2.31 | $2.31 | $1.92 | — | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $8.47 | $8.47 | $8.47 | $8.47 | $8.01 | −5.4% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $9.07 | $9.07 | $9.07 | $9.07 | $8.36 | −7.8% | 0 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
MMS earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; MMS beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from MMS
2 analysts cover Maximus; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $92.50, 50.5% above the latest close of $61.47. Analysts expect earnings of $8.01 per share for FY2026, +8.8% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $8.36 per share on revenue of $5.4 billion. Maximus beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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MMS forecast FAQ
What is Maximus's price target?
The average analyst price target for Maximus is $92.50, 50.5% above the latest close of $61.47.
Is Maximus a buy, hold or sell?
Of 2 analysts covering Maximus, 0 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Maximus's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.01 per share for FY2026 (range $7.90 to $8.12); for FY2027 the estimate is $8.36.
What is Maximus's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $5.2 billion, growth of −3.8%; for FY2027 it is $5.4 billion.
When does Maximus report earnings?
Maximus is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 19, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.88.
Does Maximus usually beat earnings estimates?
Maximus reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.