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Parsons Corp(PSN)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PSN
09/25/2026: PSN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Parsons Corp is a mid-cap company providing engineering and technology solutions to the federal defense and global infrastructure markets. Its primary strength lies in its ability to combine traditional engineering services with high-value cybersecurity and AI-driven intelligence solutions. The investment story revolves around organic growth in these high-margin technology segments and strategic acquisitions that strengthen its government footprint. However, investors face risks related to revenue concentration in U.S. government contracts and the potential for project-related cost overruns. Parsons is best suited for growth-oriented investors who want exposure to federal defense and modern infrastructure, though it is not a fit for those seeking dividend income.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | Parsons offers consistent double-digit growth driven by mission-critical government and infrastructure contracts. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock often exhibits strong price trends aligned with federal budget news and contract wins. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The company's valuation often reflects its growth prospects, leaving less room for deep-value plays. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a dividend, prioritizing capital reinvestment instead. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | Government contracts provide stability, but project-specific risks and sector volatility remain. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock reacts sharply to federal budget cycles and large contract awards. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | High growth expectations can lead to premium pricing compared to slower-growing engineering peers. |
| Competition risk (Defense/Gov) | High | Large prime contractors compete aggressively for the same multi-billion dollar federal awards. |
| Business quality | Strong | A deep backlog and high barriers to entry in defense intelligence define high franchise quality. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | This stock is not suitable for investors seeking immediate cash flow. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Large-scale infrastructure projects carry inherent risks of cost overruns and timeline delays. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -25.46% | Avg. Invested days 48 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.60B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 29.7 | 1Y Target Price 59.36 |
Price to earnings Ratio 29.7 | 1Y Target Price 59.36 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.1M shares | Beta 0.7 | 52 Weeks Range 36.26 - 89.50 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 36.26 - 89.50 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.45 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Solutions | Cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense technology services for the U.S. government. | Steady, long-term revenue stream from high-security defense contracts. |
| Critical Infrastructure | Design, engineering, and program management for roads, transit, and water projects. | Benefits from long-term public works funding and urbanization trends. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 29.7 | Forward PE 14.68 | Enterprise Value 6.05B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.73 |
Enterprise Value 6.05B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.73 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.96 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.88 | Shares Outstanding 106.81M | Shares Floating 56.18M |
Shares Outstanding 106.81M | Shares Floating 56.18M | ||
Percent Insiders 1.44 | Percent Institutions 106.3 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
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Net Income (Profit)
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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
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📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
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Total Assets (Asset Base)
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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Parsons Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Chantilly, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2019-05-08 | President, CEO & Chairwoman Ms. Carey A. Smith | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Information Technology Services | Full time employees 21000 | Website https://www.parsons.com |
Full time employees 21000 | Website https://www.parsons.com | ||
Parsons Corporation provides design, engineering and technical services, and smart and agile software for the United States federal government and critical infrastructure customers worldwide. It operates through Federal Solutions and Critical Infrastructure segments. The Federal Solutions segment offers critical technologies, such as cyber; air and missile defense; intelligence; aviation modernization; electronic warfare; space ground systems, cislunar, A-PNT, and classified sensors; geospatial and signals intelligence; environmental remediation; border security and counter-drug, critical infrastructure protection; counter unmanned air systems; biometrics; and bio surveillance solutions. This segment also provides software and hardware, and technical expertise; satellite ground systems support and operations, flight dynamics, data fusion and analytics, platform system integration, directed energy, joint all-domain operations, and command and control systems; digital landscape, including full-spectrum cyber, defensive cyber operations, information operations, and analytics; and electronic warfare, multi-domain operations, mission support and national to tactical operations, as well as cyber solutions and products. The Critical Infrastructure segment develops digital solutions for aviation, rail and transit, bridges, roads, highways, and urban destinations. This segment also provides planning, engineering, and management services for complex infrastructure comprising bridges, tunnels, roads and highways, and water and wastewater systems; intelligent transportation systems, utilities, environmental remediation, emerging contaminants, aviation, and rail and transit, as well as ParsonsX, a digital transformation organization; and multi-disciplinary design, technical, and management solutions. Parsons Corporation was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.
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