(Adds 2007, 2008 outlook)
Aug 7 (Reuters) -
MAXIMUS INC. (MMS.N)
(in $) Latest Yr ago qtr
Loss/shr (diluted) 0.65 0.81
EPS, before items (dil)# 0.65 --
Net loss (million) 14.4 17.3
Revenue (million) 196.6 186.6
#Excludes settlement and legal expense
Reuters Estimates: EPS $0.63, revenue $205.4 million
--For 2007, the government services provider said it
expects a loss of 35 cents to 45 cents a share, on revenue of
$740 million to $750 million.
--The estimate includes losses on the Texas project and
legal and settlement expenses through June 30, 2007.
--Analysts on average expect the company to earn 92 cents a
share, excluding items, on revenue of $754.6 million for 2007,
according to Reuters Estimates.
--For 2008, it expects earnings of $2.35 to $2.65 a share
with revenue growing more than 10 percent over 2007.
--Analysts on average expect Maximus to earn $2.40 a share,
excluding items, on revenue of $825.2 million, according to
Reuters Estimates.
(Reporting by Bijoy Koyitty in Bangalore)
