Acquisition of Citizen Engagement Centers Business - Pro Forma Results (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2019 |
Mar. 31, 2018 |
Mar. 31, 2019 |
Mar. 31, 2018 |
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| Revenue | $ 736,520 | $ 770,590 | $ 1,499,568 | $ 1,592,723 |
| Net income | $ 61,766 | $ 56,803 | $ 120,962 | $ 119,991 |
| Basic earnings per share attributable to MAXIMUS (in dollars per share) | $ 0.96 | $ 0.87 | $ 1.88 | $ 1.81 |
| Diluted earnings per share attributed to MAXIMUS (in dollars per share) | $ 0.96 | $ 0.86 | $ 1.87 | $ 1.80 |
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- Definition Per basic share amount of pro forma income from continuing operations, after tax, as if the business combination had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Per diluted share amount of pro forma income from continuing operations, after tax, as if the business combination had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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