Maximus (NYSE:MMS – Get Free Report) was upgraded by analysts at StockNews.com from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report issued on Wednesday.
Separately, Raymond James raised Maximus from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $90.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 2nd.
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Maximus Trading Up 0.9 %
Insider Transactions at Maximus
In other news, CEO Bruce Caswell acquired 3,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 17th. The stock was bought at an average price of $70.64 per share, with a total value of $247,240.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer now directly owns 275,929 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $19,491,624.56. The trade was a 1.28 % increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Raymond B. Ruddy bought 3,490 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 12th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $71.46 per share, for a total transaction of $249,395.40. Following the acquisition, the director now owns 112,520 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,040,679.20. This trade represents a 3.20 % increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Insiders purchased 7,063 shares of company stock worth $502,017 over the last three months. 1.40% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Institutional Trading of Maximus
Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Allworth Financial LP raised its position in Maximus by 1,638.4% in the fourth quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 1,495 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $116,000 after acquiring an additional 1,409 shares during the period. Rhumbline Advisers raised its holdings in Maximus by 6.1% in the 4th quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 205,259 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $15,323,000 after purchasing an additional 11,772 shares during the period. V Square Quantitative Management LLC lifted its position in Maximus by 65.9% during the fourth quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC now owns 453 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 180 shares in the last quarter. Legato Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Maximus by 33.9% during the fourth quarter. Legato Capital Management LLC now owns 32,134 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $2,399,000 after purchasing an additional 8,138 shares during the period. Finally, Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC increased its position in Maximus by 2.4% in the fourth quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 722,172 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $54,748,000 after buying an additional 16,772 shares in the last quarter. 97.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Maximus Company Profile
Maximus, Inc operates as a provider of government services in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: U.S. Federal Services, U.S. Services, and Outside the U.S. The U.S. Services segment offers program eligibility support and enrollment; centralized multilingual customer contact centers, multichannel, and digital self-service options for enrollment; application assistance and independent health plan choice counseling; beneficiary outreach, education, eligibility, enrollment, and redeterminations; and person-centered independent disability, long-term sick, and other health assessments.
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