Maximus Projects 15% EPS Growth and Delivers 25.5% Surprise
Maximus carries a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) with projected EPS growth of 15% in FY2026 and 5.04% in FY2027, reflecting robust momentum in its social services contracts. The company has beaten consensus EPS in three of the past four quarters, delivering a 25.5% average earnings surprise.
1. Analyst Rating and Growth Forecasts
Maximus holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) reflecting favorable analyst sentiment, with projected EPS rising 15% in fiscal 2026 and 5.04% in fiscal 2027. These forecasts underscore expectations for sustained revenue gains from its government and healthcare service contracts.
2. Earnings Surprise Performance
The company topped consensus estimates in three of its last four quarters, resulting in a substantial 25.5% average earnings surprise. This consistent outperformance highlights Maximus’s ability to exceed analyst projections and may support upward revisions to future estimates.