Maximus Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 5/6
Maximus is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.77% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 2nd March, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 13th February, 2026.
Key information
1.8%
Dividend yield
6.9%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 8.7% |
| Future Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | 16.5% |
| Next dividend pay date | 02 Mar 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 13 Feb 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 18% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.33
Jan 24
Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.33
Jan 10Recent updates
Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.33
Jan 24Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.33
Jan 10Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.30
Oct 09Maximus: A Stable Compounder Trading At Just 12x Earnings
Sep 23Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth
Sep 01Earnings Beat: Maximus, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
Aug 10Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Maximus, Inc. (NYSE:MMS)
Jul 24Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.30
Jul 10Improved Earnings Required Before Maximus, Inc. (NYSE:MMS) Shares Find Their Feet
Jul 02Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
May 26Maximus, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
May 11Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.30
May 08Maximus' (NYSE:MMS) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
May 01Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.30
Apr 11Maximus, Inc. (NYSE:MMS) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
Apr 01Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Maximus, Inc. (NYSE:MMS)
Feb 24Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.30
Feb 06Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.30
Jan 23Maximus: Navigating Through Some Uncertainty
Jan 13Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.30
Jan 09Maximus, Inc.'s (NYSE:MMS) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Market
Dec 10Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends
Nov 11Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.30
Oct 24Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.30
Oct 10We Think Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Oct 01Maximus: An Undervalued Gem That Can Provide Double-Digit Returns
Sep 10
Tactical Investments And Government Contracts Propel Future Growth And Stability
Investing in technology and new contracts like the IRS and TSA indicates a focus on operational efficiency and a robust growth pipeline.Maximus, Inc. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Aug 11Maximus, Inc.'s (NYSE:MMS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 77% Above Its Share Price
Jul 30Maximus, Inc.'s (NYSE:MMS) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
Jul 12Earnings Beat: Maximus, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
May 12Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: MMS's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: MMS's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Maximus Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (MMS) | 1.8% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Professional Services) | 2.4% |
| Analyst forecast (MMS) (up to 3 years) | n/a |
Notable Dividend: MMS's dividend (1.77%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.37%).
High Dividend: MMS's dividend (1.77%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.2%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its low payout ratio (18.1%), MMS's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (33%), MMS's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/02/13 22:54 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/02/13 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Maximus, Inc. is covered by 12 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Matthew Gillmor | Baird |
| Richard Close | Canaccord Genuity |
| Constantine Davides | Citizens JMP Securities, LLC |