Parsons Corporation (PSN) SEC Filings & Earnings Calls
EquiReason read 14 Parsons Corporation SEC filings in the last 12 months. Latest: 10-Q on 2026-07-29 — Parsons reported a significant decline in profitability in Q2 2026, with Adjusted EBITDA margin falling from 9.4% to 2.7% due to write-downs, equity losses, and reduced volume on a.
Source: SEC EDGAR filings · figures as of 2026-06-30 · read by EquiReason
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29 Jul 202610-QParsons reported a significant decline in profitability in Q2 2026, with Adjusted EBITDA margin falling from 9.4% to 2.7% due to write-downs, equity losses, and reduced volume on a confidential contract.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q2-2026 | $1.58B | -1% y/y |
| Net income attributable to Parsons Corporation · Q2-2026 | $-15M | |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q2-2026 | $42M | -72% y/y |
| Backlog · 2026-06-30 | $9.26B | +4% y/y |
| Awards (year to date) · H1-2026 | $3.93B | +20% y/y |
| Book-to-Bill (year to date) · H1-2026 | $1.30 | |
| Operating cash flow · H1-2026 | $54M | -64% y/y |
Risks flagged
Confidential contract dependency
“The decrease in Federal Solutions revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the corresponding period last year was primarily driven by our confidential contract operating at a reduced volume as a result of the Department of State reorganization issued May 29, 2025 and write downs on projects.” · word for word
Joint venture losses
“Equity in losses of unconsolidated joint ventures decreased by $33.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the corresponding period last year primarily due to a write down in the Critical Infrastructure segment. The Company is winding down its participation in construction joint ventures.” · word for word
Middle East collection delays
“We experience delays in collections from time to time from Middle East customers.” · word for word
29 Jul 20268-K · 2.02Revenue $1.60B (-1% y/y); Net income $-15M (-128% y/y); Adjusted EBITDA $42M (-72% y/y); Guidance: Revising fiscal year 2026 guidance rangesearningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q2-2026 | $1.60B | -1% y/y |
| Net income · Q2-2026 | $-15M | -128% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q2-2026 | $42M | -72% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA (excl. charges) · Q2-2026 | $161M | +8% y/y |
| Book-to-bill ratio · Q2-2026 | $1.20 | |
| Total backlog · Q2-2026 | $9.30B | |
| Funded backlog · Q2-2026 | $6.60B | |
| GAAP diluted EPS · Q2-2026 | $-0.14 | |
| Adjusted diluted EPS · Q2-2026 | $-0.06 |
Guidance
Revising fiscal year 2026 guidance ranges
Guidance revised down due to portfolio-shaping charges, but core demand and backlog remain strong.
Risks flagged
Significant charges ($118M) from portfolio-shaping actions and joint venture program; net loss and adjusted EBITDA decline.
“Net income decreased 128% to ($15 million); Adjusted EBITDA decreased 72% to $42 million” · word for word
Federal Solutions segment revenue decline and negative adjusted EBITDA margin (-1.8%) due to portfolio actions.
“Federal Solutions adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to (1.8%) from 8.3%”
29 Apr 20268-K · 2.02Revenue $1.50B (-4% y/y); Net income $53M (-20% y/y); Adjusted EBITDA $151M (+1% y/y); Guidance: FY2026 guidance ranges reiteratedearningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q1-2026 | $1.50B | -4% y/y |
| Net income · Q1-2026 | $53M | -20% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q1-2026 | $151M | +1% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin · Q1-2026 | 10.1% | |
| Total backlog · Q1-2026 | $9.30B | |
| Funded backlog · Q1-2026 | $6.60B | |
| Book-to-bill ratio · Q1-2026 | $1.40 | |
| Critical Infrastructure revenue · Critical Infrastructure · Q1-2026 | $733M | +3% y/y |
| Federal Solutions revenue · Federal Solutions · Q1-2026 | $758M | -10% y/y |
Guidance
FY2026 guidance ranges reiterated
Revenue miss but margin expansion and record backlog support guidance reaffirmation.
Risks flagged
Revenue decline driven by confidential contract; fixed-price contract risk and lower volume.
“Revenue decline driven by lower volume on fixed-price confidential contract”
Federal Solutions segment revenue -10% yoy (-17% organic); dependency on government contracts.
“Federal Solutions revenue decreased $84 million, or 10%”
29 Apr 202610-QRevenue $1.49B (-4% y/y); Net Income Attributable to Parsons Corporation $53M (-20% y/y); Adjusted EBITDA $151M (+1% y/y)open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q1-2026 | $1.49B | -4% y/y |
| Net Income Attributable to Parsons Corporation · Q1-2026 | $53M | -20% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q1-2026 | $151M | +1% y/y |
| Total Awards (YTD) · Q1-2026 | $2.06B | +17% y/y |
| Backlog · 2026-03-31 | $9.31B | +3% y/y |
| Book-to-Bill (YTD) · Q1-2026 | $1.40 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin · Q1-2026 | 10.1% | |
| Net Income Margin · Q1-2026 | 4.4% | |
| Operating Cash Flow · Q1-2026 | $-4M | |
| Federal Solutions Revenue · Federal Solutions · Q1-2026 | $758M | -10% y/y |
Risks flagged
Confidential Contract Reduction
“The decrease in Federal Solutions revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the corresponding period last year was primarily driven by our confidential contract operating at a reduced volume as a result of the Department of State reorganization issued May 29, 2025.” · word for word
Middle East Collection Delays
“We experience delays in collections from time to time from Middle East customers.” · word for word
Acquisition Integration Risk
“The increase in SG&A was primarily due to higher transaction costs and intangible asset amortization associated with the Company's acquisitions compared to the corresponding period last year.” · word for word
17 Mar 20268-K · 5.02, 7.01One-time cash bonus $250,000.00open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| one-time cash bonus · Q1-2026 | $250000.00 |
2 Mar 2026DEF 14AAnnual proxy statement disclosing executive compensation, governance, and 2025 financial results.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Net income · FY2025 | $241M | +3% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · FY2025 | $609M | +1% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin · FY2025 | 9.6% | |
| Operating cash flow · FY2025 | $478M | |
| Backlog · FY2025 | $8.70B | |
| Awards · FY2025 | $6.40B | |
| Book-to-bill ratio · FY2025 | $1.00 | |
| Win rate · FY2025 | 61.0% |
Guidance
2026 organic growth expected at 6% excluding confidential contract
Management expects 6% organic growth in 2026 excluding the confidential contract, with strong backlog and low recompete risk.
Risks flagged
Contract cancellation risk
“one of the Company’s confidential contracts was unilaterally and immediately cancelled by the Federal government without warning and for reasons other than Parsons’ delivery or service quality, which was rated as excellent.” · word for word
Government shutdown risk
“successfully weathering the longest federal government shutdown in history” · word for word
Regulatory/executive order risk
“regulatory shifts, like an executive order that impacted one of our confidential contracts” · word for word
11 Feb 20268-K · 2.02Revenue $1.60B (-8% y/y); Net income $56M (+3% y/y); Adjusted EBITDA $153M (+5% y/y)earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q4-2025 | $1.60B | -8% y/y |
| Net income · Q4-2025 | $56M | +3% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q4-2025 | $153M | +5% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin · Q4-2025 | 9.6% | |
| Cash flow from operations · Q4-2025 | $168M | +32% y/y |
| Revenue (FY) · FY2025 | $6.40B | -6% y/y |
| Net income (FY) · FY2025 | $241M | +3% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA (FY) · FY2025 | $609M | +1% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin (FY) · FY2025 | 9.6% | |
| Cash flow from operations (FY) · FY2025 | $478M | -9% y/y |
Risks flagged
Revenue decline of 8% reported (10% organic) due to confidential contract headwind; reliance on government contracts introduces policy risk.
“Total revenue decreased 8% year-over-year and 10% on an organic basis.”
11 Feb 202610-KRevenue $6.40B; Net income attributable to Parsons Corporation $241M; Adjusted EBITDA $609Mopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · FY2025 | $6.40B | |
| Net income attributable to Parsons Corporation · FY2025 | $241M | |
| Adjusted EBITDA · FY2025 | $609M | |
| Total backlog · FY2025 | $8.70B | -2% y/y |
| Funded backlog · FY2025 | $6.40B | |
| Unfunded backlog · FY2025 | $2.30B | |
| Win rate · FY2025 | 61.0% | |
| Re-compete win rate · FY2025 | 99.6% | |
| Average award and incentive fees · FY2025 | 93.0% | |
| Share repurchases · FY2025 | $205M |
Risks flagged
Federal Solutions revenue decline
“In fiscal 2025, our Federal Solutions revenues decreased 20%” · word for word
Backlog decline
“As of December 31, 2025, our total backlog was $8.7 billion, a decrease of 2% from year end fiscal 2024.” · word for word
Government contract cancellation risk
“our government customers may cancel their contracts with us at any time through a termination for convenience or may elect to not exercise option periods under such contracts.” · word for word
15 Jan 20268-K · 8.01Disclosed a material event under other events (litigation, recall, contract loss, or major announcement); filed financial statements and exhibits with this reportopen
Risks flagged
Integration risk; no financial terms disclosed
“No financial details provided in excerpt.”
18 Dec 20258-K · 5.02Reported a director or officer change (departure, election, appointment or pay arrangement)open
Risks flagged
Transition risk; loss of institutional knowledge from retiring CLO
“Retirement of Michael R. Kolloway who served since 2017; transition period planned”
5 Nov 20258-K · 2.02Revenue $1.60B (-10% y/y); Net Income $64M (-11% y/y); Adjusted EBITDA $158M (-5% y/y); Guidance: Revenue guidance modified downward; EBITDA and cash flow guidance reiterated at mid-pointearningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · total · Q3-2025 | $1.60B | -10% y/y |
| Net Income · total · Q3-2025 | $64M | -11% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · total · Q3-2025 | $158M | -5% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin · total · Q3-2025 | 9.8% | |
| Total Backlog · total · Q3-2025 | $8.80B | |
| Funded Backlog · total · Q3-2025 | $6.40B | |
| Book-to-Bill Ratio · total · Q3-2025 | $1.00 | |
| Cash Flow from Operating Activities · total · Q3-2025 | $163M | -45% y/y |
| GAAP Diluted EPS · total · Q3-2025 | $0.59 | -9% y/y |
| Adjusted Diluted EPS · total · Q3-2025 | $0.86 | -10% y/y |
Guidance
Revenue guidance modified downward; EBITDA and cash flow guidance reiterated at mid-point
Revenue guidance cut due to confidential contract decline, but strong backlog, margin expansion, and reiterated EBITDA/cash flow guidance provide offset.
Risks flagged
Confidential contract decline significantly impacts Federal Solutions segment and total revenue.
“Federal Solutions revenue decreased $317 million, or 29%, compared to the prior year period and 31% on an organic basis. Excluding the company's confidential contract, Federal Solutions' revenue increased 9%”
Revenue guidance modification signals ongoing headwinds from confidential contract.
“Modifying fiscal year 2025 revenue and reiterating adjusted EBITDA and cash flow guidance ranges at mid-point” · word for word
5 Nov 202510-QParsons reported Q3 2025 revenue of $1.62B (down 10.4% YoY) and net income of $64.1M (down 10.9% YoY), with backlog of $7.0B.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q3-2025 | $1.62B | -10% y/y |
| Net income attributable to Parsons Corporation · Q3-2025 | $64M | -11% y/y |
| Operating cash flow · 9M-2025 | $311M | -22% y/y |
| Backlog (RUPO) · Q3-2025 | $7.00B |
Risks flagged
Revenue decline due to contract mix and project completions
“Revenue decreased 10.4% year-over-year in Q3 2025, driven by a decline in fixed-price contracts ($535.9M vs $790.8M).”
Integration risk from multiple acquisitions
“The Company completed three acquisitions in the past year (CTI, TRS, BCC) and is still finalizing valuations, indicating integration complexity.”
Legal proceedings
“The Company is involved in a False Claims Act lawsuit related to Parsons Transportation Group and Alstom Signaling Operations.”
Government contract awards
federal awards · contract value, often multi-year| Date | Agency | Value | What for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | Federal Acquisition Service | $22M | THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO DEOBLIGATE FUNDING IN OY3, OY4, FAR 52.217-8 EXTENSION PERIOD, AND PROVIDE INCREMENTAL FUNDING TO OP6, CEILING REALIGNMENT AND MAKE ADMINISTR |
| 2026-09-17 | Department of Energy | $9M | AFRICA 1 TASK ORDER FOR COUNTER NUCLEAR SMUGGLING SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE NNSA OFFICE OF NUCLEAR SMUGGLING DETECTION AND DETERRENCE TO PREVENT NUCLEAR OR RADIO |
| 2026-09-15 | Federal Acquisition Service | $10M | THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADD INCREMENTAL FUNDING, DEOBLIGATE AND REOBLIGATE FUNDING. |
| 2026-09-08 | Federal Acquisition Service | $18M | THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO EXERCISE OPTION PERIOD (OP) 6 EFFECTIVE 9/16/2026, PROVIDE INCREMENTAL FUNDING FOR OP6, DEOB AND REOB FUNDS AND ADD INCREMENTAL FUNDING TO TH |
| 2026-08-17 | Federal Acquisition Service | $5M | THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO PROVIDE INCREMENTAL FUNDING AND REOB AND DEOB OP2 & OP3 FUNDING. |
| 2026-08-03 | Federal Acquisition Service | $7M | THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ADD INCREMENTAL FUNDING, DO CEILING REALIGNMENT, REALIGN FUNDING, AND DEOBLIGATE FUNDING. |
| 2026-07-30 | DoD | $65M · shared ceiling | Amentum Technology Inc., Tullahoma, Tennessee (FA255326DB001); BAE Systems Inc., Broomfield, Colorado (FA255326DB002); CACI Inc., Chantilly, Virginia (FA255326DB003); Firefly Aeros |
| 2026-07-27 | Department of Energy | $14M | MIDDLE EAST REGIONAL TASK ORDER FOR COUNTER NUCLEAR SMUGGLING SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE NNSA OFFICE OF NUCLEAR SMUGGLING DETECTION AND DETERRENCE TO PREVENT NUCL |
| 2026-06-29 | Department of Energy | $12M | THE Y-12 ACQUISITION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (APMO), NA-93, PROVIDES CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACT OVERSIGHT FOR ONGOING CAPITAL PROJECTS AND MAJOR ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT AT T |
| 2026-06-05 | Federal Acquisition Service | $8M | THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO INCREMENTAL FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES |
Parsons Corporation — questions
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- 14 SEC filings in the last 12 months. Latest: 10-Q on 2026-07-29 — Parsons reported a significant decline in profitability in Q2 2026, with Adjusted EBITDA margin falling from 9.4% to 2.7% due to write-downs, equity losses, and reduced volume on a confidential contract.
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