Maximus, Inc. (MMS)

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Maximus, Inc. (MMS) is down 28.7% since the beginning of the year. At $61 per share, MMS is trading 39.1% below its 52-week high of $100. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MMS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $732.

Maximus, Inc. (MMS) has returned -28.72% so far this year and -12.95% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MMS has returned 2.08% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 13, 1997, MMS's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.21%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Sep 1998 with a return of +39.0%, while the worst month was Jun 2006 at -27.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, MMS closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 6, 2014 with a return of +19.6%, while the worst single day was Nov 12, 2015 at -21.9%.

Maximus, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 9.09%, beta of 0.72, and R2 of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 16, 1997.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (90.51%) than losses (79.23%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• R2 of 0.17 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

MMS ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Maximus, Inc. (MMS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Maximus, Inc. provided a 2.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.26 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 20 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Maximus, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Maximus, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Maximus, Inc. was 61.45%, occurring on Apr 4, 2003. Recovery took 1142 trading sessions.

The current Maximus, Inc. drawdown is 37.80%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Maximus, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Maximus, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Business Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.