Parsons Corporation (PSN) Stock Price & Analysis
Parsons Corporation (PSN) closed at USD 44.1 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 3.06% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 42.79; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 43.22–44.17 on volume of 937,488 shares. Market capitalization is $4.71B, with a 52-week range of USD 36.26–88 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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Key facts (PSN)
- Last four reported quarters (through Mar 31, 2026): revenue $6.30B, net income $228M (3.6% margin), free cash flow $417M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 20.7x (avg 39.0x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 11.2x, net debt $1.23B.
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold PSN (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.07 on a 1–5 scale) (14 analysts), mean target USD 58.36 (range 50–66).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -47.0% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +21.9% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-28, EPS estimate USD 0.77, revenue estimate $1.62B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (PSN)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.66B | $4.20B | $5.44B | $6.75B | $6.36B | $6.30B |
| Gross profit | $853M | $947M | $1.21B | $1.41B | $1.43B | — |
| Operating income | $132M | $186M | $288M | $428M | $418M | $405M |
| Net income | $64.1M | $96.7M | $161M | $235M | $241M | $228M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.59 | $0.87 | $1.42 | $2.12 | $2.20 | — |
| Free cash flow | $184M | $207M | $367M | $474M | $410M | $417M |
| Gross margin | 23.3% | 22.6% | 22.2% | 20.8% | 22.5% | — |
| Operating margin | 3.6% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 6.3% | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| Net margin | 1.8% | 2.3% | 3.0% | 3.5% | 3.8% | 3.6% |
| Revenue growth | -6.6% | +14.6% | +29.7% | +24.0% | -5.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $343M | $263M | $273M | $454M | $466M | — |
| Total debt | $592M | $744M | $746M | $1.25B | $1.24B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Mar 31, 2026) (PSN)
P/E 20.7x · P/S 0.8x · EV/EBITDA 11.2x · EV/Sales 0.9x · P/FCF 11.3x · P/B 1.8x · FCF yield 8.85% · Earnings yield 4.84% · Buyback yield (TTM) 2.87% · Net debt $1.23B · EV $5.94B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 28.1x, Dec 2024 44.0x, Dec 2023 44.8x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (PSN)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold PSN. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.02% | $9.4M | New position |
Analysts (PSN)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.07 on a 1–5 scale), 14 analysts; mean target USD 58.36 (low 50, high 66).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | TD Cowen | Target lowered | Buy | $72 → $62 |
| 2026-08-21 | Baird | Upgrade | Neutral → Outperform | $48 → $57 |
| 2026-08-03 | Goldman Sachs | Target lowered | Neutral | $69 → $60 |
| 2026-07-30 | UBS | Target lowered | Buy | $67 → $58 |
| 2026-07-30 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Buy | $66 → $53 |
| 2026-07-30 | Stifel | Target lowered | Buy | $79 → $66 |
| 2026-07-30 | Truist Securities | Target lowered | Buy | $75 → $60 |
| 2026-07-30 | Barclays | Target lowered | Overweight | $70 → $60 |
| 2026-07-01 | Citigroup | Target raised | Buy | $65 → $66 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (PSN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -47.0% | +21.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -47.1% | +4.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 65.2% | 36.2% |
| Max drawdown | -53.5% (Nov 2025→Jul 2026) | -63.8% (Nov 2024→Sep 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC)
| Price | USD 44.1 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.06% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 42.79 |
| Open | USD 43.23 |
| Day Range | USD 43.22 – 44.17 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 36.26 – 88 |
| Volume | 937,488 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.71B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (PSN)
Nexqual's technical model rates PSN "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 48.7 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 45.54) |
| MACD | -0.64 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (PSN)
Wall Street analysts rate PSN "Buy" based on 14 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 58.36 (range USD 50–66), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 14 |
| Mean Target | USD 58.36 |
| High Target | USD 66 |
| Low Target | USD 50 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 11 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (PSN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.77 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.62B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.86 vs est 0.76 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.79 vs est 0.68 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.75 vs est 0.79 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.86 vs est 0.75 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PSN)
| Total Revenue | $6.29B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -0.50% |
| Gross Margin | +21.96% |
| Operating Margin | +2.22% |
| Profit Margin | +2.50% |
| ROE | +8.24% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.6 |
| Current Ratio | 1.66 |
| Total Cash | $266.04M |
| Total Debt | $1.65B |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PSN)
Nexqual rates Parsons Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -6% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 22%, operating 2% |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $266M cash vs $1.65B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $384M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 8%, ROA 3.6% |
Ownership (PSN)
| Insider Ownership | +1.44% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +106.09% |
| Shares Outstanding | 106.81M |
| Float | 56.21M |
| Short % of Float | +14.83% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Leadership (PSN)
Parsons Corporation is led by Carey A. Smith (age 61), President, CEO & Chairwoman, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| President, CEO & Chairwoman | Carey A. Smith (age 61) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Matthew M. Ofilos (age 44) |
| Chief Technology Officer | Ricardo Lorenzo |
| Senior Vice President of Investor Relations | David Spille |
| President of Infrastructure EMEA | Pierre Santoni |
Major Backers & Investors (PSN)
Notable institutional backers of Parsons Corporation include Newport Trust Company, LLC, Wellington Management, Swedbank AB, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Newport Trust Company, LLC | 46.22% |
| Wellington Management | 4.31% |
| Swedbank AB | 3.44% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.46% |
| Earnest Partners LLC | 2.15% |
| Channing Capital Management, LLC | 1.9% |
| Eaton Vance Growth Trust-Eaton Vance Atlanta Capital SMID-Cap Fund | 1.48% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 8.8% |
| BlackRock | 6.78% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.23% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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