Parsons Corporation Common Stock (PSN)

Shares of infrastructure and defense services provider Parsons (NYSE:PSN) fell 21.9% in the afternoon session after the company lost out on a significant government contract to upgrade the U.S. air traffic control system. 

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Raymond James noted that Peraton's award "will be a major surprise" to Parsons investors, and the development erases "significant" organic upside to 2026 and 2027 estimates.

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Parsons Corp exemplifies quality investing with strong financials, high returns on capital, and a focus on critical infrastructure and national security.

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Parsons won a spot on a $15 billion Indo-Pacific defense buildout contract, bolstering regional infrastructure efforts as shares edged lower.

Infrastructure and defense services provider Parsons (NYSE:PSN) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales falling 10.4% year on year to $1.62 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $6.45 billion at the midpoint came in 1.9% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.86 per share was 14.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Parsons Q3 2025: Earnings beat estimates, but revenue misses and full-year sales guidance is lowered. Stock reacts negatively.

Infrastructure and defense services provider Parsons (NYSE:PSN) will be reporting results this Wednesday before market open. Here’s what you need to know.

Newport Trust Dumps 1.1 Million Parsons (PSN) Shares

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Parsons Corp (PSN) shares up premarket on seat in US Navy contract (TITUS 2.1) for $10B; to support military and disaster relief operations.

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