Parsons Corp
Parsons Corp is an industrial professional services firm that generates revenue through engineering, construction, and technology solutions, primarily for government and commercial clients.
Business. Parsons Corp (PSN.O) is a professional services company operating within the Industrials sector. The firm is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as a provider of professional services.
Analyst recommendations
15 analysts · consensus BuyAt a glance
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- Company
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
Parsons Corp (PSN.O) has recorded its first analysis in the system, establishing a baseline for future monitoring with no prior data available for delta computation. This initial snapshot reveals a shareholder base comprising 30 top holders, providing the foundational context for understanding the company's current ownership structure. The most material development in this initial report is a series of notable additions to the shareholder registry, all dated as of March 31, 2026. These new positions were detected on June 28, 2026, signaling fresh institutional interest or portfolio adjustments during the first quarter of the year. Among the new entries, one investor (ID 491) established the largest position, acquiring 21,118,000 shares valued at approximately $20.94 million, representing a portfolio weight of roughly 0.39%. Another significant addition came from investor ID 467, who added 16,350,000 shares worth about $16.20 million, accounting for approximately 0.06% of their portfolio. Smaller but notable additions include investor ID 486 with 7,950,000 shares ($7.82 million), investor ID 510 with 272,000 shares ($0.27 million), and investor ID 499 with 176,000 shares ($0.17 million). Additional minor positions were recorded for investor ID 550 (165,000 shares) and investor ID 517 (18,000 shares), completing the initial map of notable holder activity for Parsons Corp.
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Synthesis
Parsons Corp (PSN.O) is a professional services company operating within the Industrials sector. The firm is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as a provider of professional services.
Parsons Corp maintains a capital structure characterized by moderate leverage and positive equity. The company reports total assets of $5.77 billion against total liabilities of $3.00 billion, resulting in total equity of $2.64 billion. Long-term debt stands at $1.24 billion, yielding a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47. Liquidity is assessed as medium risk, with cash and equivalents of $466 million offsetting the debt load, resulting in a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt. The current ratio is not explicitly provided, but the balance sheet indicates sufficient asset coverage for liabilities.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 9.13% and a return on assets (ROA) of 4.18%. The company generated operating income of $418 million on revenue of $6.36 billion, indicating an operating margin of approximately 6.6%. Net income was $241 million. These returns are derived from a business model that relies on volume and margin management in professional services. Without specific cohort median data provided in the input, direct comparative analysis against sector peers is omitted, but the ROE suggests moderate capital efficiency for an industrial services firm.
Revenue concentration and segment details are not explicitly broken down in the provided financial snapshot or segment sections. The company operates globally, but specific geographic revenue mixes are absent from the input data. The business model implies exposure to large-scale government and commercial contracts, typical of the Professional Services industry.
Growth trajectory analysis is limited by the absence of historical period data in the input. The latest normalized period shows revenue of $6.36 billion. Without year-over-year or multi-year historical data, trends in revenue growth or earnings expansion cannot be quantified from the provided information.
Risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. A key flag notes that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, indicating reliance on debt financing or cash flow generation to service obligations. The dilution risk is low, supported by the fact that basic and diluted shares outstanding are identical at 56.1 million, suggesting no significant in-the-money options or convertible securities impacting share count.
Recent events and market sentiment indicate a positive outlook from analysts. The mean price target is $71.67, with a median of $71.00, representing a significant upside from the current market price of $51.17. The mean recommendation is 2.07, leaning towards a buy, with 4 strong buys and 6 buys recorded. No specific filing, news, or transcript observations were provided in the input data to detail recent corporate actions or strategic shifts.
Parsons Corp (PSN.O) has recorded its first analysis in the system, establishing a baseline for future monitoring with no prior data available for delta computation. This initial snapshot reveals a shareholder base comprising 30 top holders, providing the foundational context for understanding the company's current ownership structure. The most material development in this initial report is a series of notable additions to the shareholder registry, all dated as of March 31, 2026. These new positions were detected on June 28, 2026, signaling fresh institutional interest or portfolio adjustments during the first quarter of the year. Among the new entries, one investor (ID 491) established the largest position, acquiring 21,118,000 shares valued at approximately $20.94 million, representing a portfolio weight of roughly 0.39%. Another significant addition came from investor ID 467, who added 16,350,000 shares worth about $16.20 million, accounting for approximately 0.06% of their portfolio. Smaller but notable additions include investor ID 486 with 7,950,000 shares ($7.82 million), investor ID 510 with 272,000 shares ($0.27 million), and investor ID 499 with 176,000 shares ($0.17 million). Additional minor positions were recorded for investor ID 550 (165,000 shares) and investor ID 517 (18,000 shares), completing the initial map of notable holder activity for Parsons Corp.
- The company trades at a P/E of 11.91 and an EV/EBITDA of 8.71, suggesting a valuation that may be attractive relative to growth potential if analyst targets are met.
- Debt-to-equity of 0.47 indicates moderate leverage, but the negative net cash position flags a reliance on operating cash flow for debt service.
- Analyst consensus is bullish, with a mean price target of $71.67 implying ~39% upside from the current price of $51.17.
- Dilution risk is low, as basic and diluted share counts are identical, preserving earnings per share integrity.
- ROE of 9.13% reflects moderate returns on equity, typical for capital-light professional services firms with significant working capital requirements.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedIn focus — financials by report
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 3,29 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 6,7B USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 476,9M USD |
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sell-side coverageEstimate revisions
consensus EPS · 26-week trendSell-side observations
Themes
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Risk factors
- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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- Debt To Equity(short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
- Market Priceinput from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
- Enterprise Valuemarket_cap - net_cash
- Return On Equitynet_income / total_equity
- Dilution Ratio(shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
- Capex To Revenuecapital_expenditure / revenue
- Parsons Corporation Market data — financials · 2026-07-16
- Parsons Corp Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-07-16
- Parsons Corp Market data — ESG · 2026-07-16
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$51M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$102M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$39M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$70M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$14M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$54M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$308M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$186M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$28M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,00 %$14M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$21M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$55M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$12M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$54M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$21M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$16M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$8M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Insider activity
- Director · Common StockOther 837 · 2026-07-01
- Director · Common StockOther 604 · 2026-07-01
- Director · Common StockBought 10 000 @ $50,00$500K · 2026-05-13
- Director · Common StockBought 6 754 @ $51,54$348K · 2026-05-12
- Director · Common StockBought 3 246 @ $50,70$165K · 2026-05-12
- Director · Common StockBought 10 000 @ $49,14$491K · 2026-05-11
- Director, President & CEO · Common StockBought 500 @ $50,73$25K · 2026-05-08
- Director, President & CEO · Common StockBought 12 000 @ $49,94$599K · 2026-05-08
- Director · Common StockOther 2 947 · 2026-04-14
- Director · Common StockOther 2 947 · 2026-04-14
- Director · Common StockOther 2 947 · 2026-04-14
- Director · Common StockOther 2 947 · 2026-04-14
- Director · Common StockOther 2 947 · 2026-04-14
- Director · Common StockOther 2 947 · 2026-04-14
- Director · Common StockOther 2 947 · 2026-04-14
- Director · Common StockOther 2 947 · 2026-04-14
- Director · Common StockOther 2 947 · 2026-04-14
- Director · Common StockOther 2 947 · 2026-04-14
- Director · Common StockOther 2 947 · 2026-04-14
- Director · Common StockOther 718 · 2026-04-01
- Chief Human Resources Officer · Common StockOther 3 692 · 2026-04-01
- Director · Common StockOther 518 · 2026-04-01
- Director, President & CEO · Common StockOther 10 474 @ $62,55$655K · 2026-03-09
- Chief Financial Officer · Common StockOther 2 135 @ $62,55$134K · 2026-03-09
- Chief Human Resources Officer · Common StockOther 798 @ $62,55$50K · 2026-03-09
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Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -7.7%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 9.3%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 4.2%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 2.8%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 2.3%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -5.7%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 3.8%Derived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 1.14xDerived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 9.1%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -2.3%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 1.6%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -8.6%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 1.75xDerived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 2.6%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 5.1%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 57.9%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 3.8%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (annual): USD 418.07MSEC XBRL filing
- Interest expense (annual): USD 51.3MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 2SEC XBRL filing
- Cost of revenue (annual): USD 4.93BSEC XBRL filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD 382.51MSEC XBRL filing
- Net income (annual): USD 241.14MSEC XBRL filing
- Revenue (annual): USD 6.36BSEC XBRL filing