Parsons Corporation — Cyborg Score 6/10

Solid
Defense Contracting & Critical Infrastructure Engineering

Strategic Profile

In FY25, Parsons generated $6.4B in revenue with record adjusted EBITDA of $609M and a 9.6% margin, demonstrating strong operational performance despite revenue headwinds. The company benefits from long-term government spending on defense modernization and infrastructure while winning critical contracts in emerging domains like counter-UAS and biometric systems.

Cyborg Score Rationale

Analysts maintain a Buy consensus with 62% strong buy ratings, reflecting confidence in government exposure and contract wins. However, the company faces headwinds including EBITDA multiple compression and labor retention challenges alongside geopolitical risks.

Top Insights

  • Record profitability in FY25 despite 6% revenue decline, indicating improving operational efficiency and margin expansion
  • Recently secured $91M OSIS II contract extension and deployed DroneArmor counter-UAS system for border security, demonstrating technology leadership in emerging security domains
  • Stock down 35% from November 2024 highs amid contract losses and analyst target reductions, creating potential valuation reset opportunity
  • Federal Solutions segment represents core business but vulnerable to government budget cycles and procurement changes

Named Competitors

  • Booz Allen Hamilton — Defense and intelligence consulting
  • Lockheed Martin — Aerospace and defense contractor
  • AECOM — Global infrastructure and design services
  • Jacobs — Engineering and infrastructure consulting

Recent Developments

  • (February 2026) Secured $91M contract extension for Overseas Security Installation Services across 265+ U.S. diplomatic facilities
  • (February 2026) DroneArmor counter-UAS system deployed by federal customer for southern border protection
  • (February 2026) Q4 2025 earnings reported with record EBITDA but 8% revenue decline YoY; management participating in Barclays Industrial Conference
  • (January 2026) Lost major FAA contract and terminated confidential contract, leading to analyst downgrades

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