Acquisition of Citizen Engagement Centers Business - Pro Forma Results (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2019 |
Jun. 30, 2018 |
Jun. 30, 2019 |
Jun. 30, 2018 |
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| Revenue | $ 730,710 | $ 731,755 | $ 2,230,278 | $ 2,324,478 |
| Net income | $ 62,965 | $ 56,886 | $ 183,927 | $ 176,877 |
| Basic earnings per share attributable to MAXIMUS (in dollars per share) | $ 0.98 | $ 0.86 | $ 2.85 | $ 2.68 |
| Diluted earnings per share attributed to MAXIMUS (in dollars per share) | $ 0.97 | $ 0.86 | $ 2.84 | $ 2.66 |
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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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