HMS Holdings (HMSY) To Report Q4 Earnings: What's In Store?
Zacks Investment Research | Feb 17, 2019 09:06PM ET
HMS Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:HMSY) fourth-quarter 2018 results are scheduled for release on Feb 22. The company’s solid focus on core business is likely to drive the results. This apart, its unique services like payment integrity, care management and consumer engagement appear promising.
Meanwhile, HMS Holdings continues to integrate the Eliza acquisition and innovate its emerging total population management or TPM business.
Q3 Results at a Glance
HMS Holdings reported adjusted earnings of 31 cents per share in the third quarter of 2018, which exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 21 cents. The bottom line also improved from 13 cents registered in the year-ago quarter.
Total revenues amounted to $154 million in the third quarter. The top-line figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $143 million.
Furthermore, the company has an average four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 33.7%.
Which Way are Q4 Estimates Trending?
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter earnings is pegged at 25 cents, reflecting a 4.2% growth year over year. The same for revenues is pinned at $156.1 million, mirroring a 5.2% improvement year over year.
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