Maximus Inc. (MMS) shares plunged 5.21% in Thursday's trading session after the company reported mixed results for the fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2024.

While the government health services provider posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.61, exceeding analyst estimates of $1.37, it missed on fourth-quarter EPS expectations, reporting $0.69 versus the consensus estimate of $1.06.

On the positive side, Maximus' revenue for the quarter came in at $1.4 billion, surpassing the $1.29 billion forecasted by analysts. Additionally, the company raised its fiscal 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $5.90 to $6.20, up from its previous outlook of $5.70 to $6.00.