Parsons Corp (PSN)
NYSE:PSN
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PSN Stock Chart & Stats
$55.75
$0.23(0.25%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$55.75
$0.23(0.25%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$48.23 - $89.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume164.24K
Average Volume (3M)1.34M
Market Cap
$6.07B
Enterprise Value$7.72B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$283.92M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.68B
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.7
Beta0.79
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.76Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.13
Shares Outstanding106,978,520
10 Day Avg. Volume1,282,922
30 Day Avg. Volume1,342,155
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio12.10
Price to Book (P/B)2.50
Price to Sales (P/S)1.04
P/FCF Ratio16.09
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.27
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.22
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.38
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.32
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$68.58Price Target Upside23.02% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)3.33
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.64B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin ExpansionSustained margin expansion, evidenced by a record adjusted EBITDA margin, indicates improving operational efficiency and pricing power across segments. Higher margins increase cash flow resilience on long-term contracts, providing a durable buffer against volume cyclicality and supporting reinvestment and deleveraging.
Backlog And BookingsA record and highly funded backlog with a >1.0 book-to-bill gives multi-quarter revenue visibility and reduces near-term demand risk. Large awarded-but-unbooked awards and a robust pipeline underpin predictable conversion into revenue, supporting stable growth and contract-based cash flow over months to years.
Strong Cash GenerationConsistently strong free cash flow and >100% cash conversion of earnings show high quality of reported profits and internal funding capacity. Durable cash generation supports capital deployment (acquisitions, buybacks), working capital needs on long contracts, and the ability to service rising debt without immediate financing stress.
Bears Say
Softening Revenue MomentumA decline in trailing revenue growth signals potential timing or demand headwinds in contract awards and execution. Persistent top-line softness can compress operating leverage, making margins and cash flow more sensitive to project slippage and increasing the importance of backlog conversion and sustained booking rates.
Rising LeverageMaterial increase in absolute debt and net leverage raises refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity, reducing financial flexibility. If revenue or cash flow weakens, higher debt levels could constrain investment, elevate funding costs, and lengthen paydown timelines given current operating cash flow relative to total debt.
Working Capital PressureRising DSO and unbilled receivables indicate receivables timing and collection risks on government and international contracts. Extended working capital ties up cash, can amplify funding needs during award timing variability, and may blunt free cash flow benefits if prolonged, especially with elevated SG&A from acquisitions.
Parsons News
PSN FAQ
What was Parsons Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Parsons Corp lowest stock price was $48.23 and its highest was $89.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Parsons Corp’s market cap?
Parsons Corp’s market cap is $6.07B.
When is Parsons Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Parsons Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 52 days.
How were Parsons Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Parsons Corp released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $0.79 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.683 by $0.107.
Is Parsons Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Parsons Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Parsons Corp pay dividends?
Parsons Corp does not currently pay dividends.
What is Parsons Corp’s EPS estimate?
Parsons Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.76.
How many shares outstanding does Parsons Corp have?
Parsons Corp has 106,978,520 shares outstanding.
What happened to Parsons Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Parsons Corp reported an EPS of $0.79 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.683. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.971%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Parsons Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PSN
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Parsons Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$68.58 (23.02% Upside)
$68.58 (23.02% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PSN Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 419.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $2.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-19.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Parsons Corp
Parsons Corporation is a global provider of comprehensive solutions and services, primarily operating in the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure sectors. Its reach extends across North America, the Middle East, and other international regions. The company organizes its operations into two main divisions: Federal Solutions and Critical Infrastructure. Within its Federal Solutions segment, Parsons delivers advanced cybersecurity and intelligence capabilities. This includes developing and deploying offensive and defensive cyber platforms, tools, and operational support for clients like the U.S. Department of Defense and the wider U.S. intelligence community. It also specializes in space and geospatial technologies, offering expertise in areas such as geospatial intelligence, threat assessment, space situational awareness, small satellite deployment and integration, ground control systems, flight dynamics, and command and control solutions. Key beneficiaries of these services include the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the National Reconnaissance Office, and various branches of the U.S. DoD. Furthermore, Parsons provides sophisticated missile defense and C5ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) solutions, encompassing integrated air and missile defense, data fusion, analytics, platform system integration, directed energy, joint all-domain operations, and command and control systems, serving entities like the Defense Intelligence Agency and the DoD. The company's technology services in this segment also cover critical infrastructure components such as energy production, aviation, healthcare, bio-surveillance, and environmental systems, alongside associated infrastructure. This extends to specialized areas like nuclear waste processing, WMD elimination, program/project management, infectious disease analytics, and data protection. The Critical Infrastructure segment focuses on enhancing urban and public systems. Offerings here include intelligent transportation system management, aviation, rail, and transit system solutions, smart city software development, and robust cybersecurity for critical infrastructure assets. These services are provided to transportation authorities and rail/transit operators. Parsons also delivers essential engineering, program management, and environmental solutions to private industrial clients and public utility providers. Established in 1944, Parsons Corporation maintains its headquarters in Centreville, Virginia.
PSN Company Deck
PSN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a broadly positive operational and financial picture: record adjusted EBITDA margin, record total and funded backlog, strong bookings and multiple large strategic awards, completion of a strategic acquisition, and robust cash conversion. Offsetting items included working capital timing (DSO increase), higher SG&A from recent acquisitions, mixed revenue comparatives driven by a confidential contract, and conservative near-term phasing that lowers Q2 expectations. Overall the company emphasized resilience, strong forward indicators (pipeline, win rates, awards), and reiterated full-year guidance.View all PSN earnings summariesPSN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$68.58
▲(23.02% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.29% Insiders
14.39% Mutual Funds
62.33% Other Institutional Investors
7.78% Public Companies and
Individual Investors