Parsons (NYSE: PSN) swings to Q2 loss and trims 2026 outlook
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Parsons Corporation reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.6 billion, down 1% year-over-year, and a net loss attributable to Parsons of $15 million (diluted EPS $(0.14)$) versus a $55.2 million profit a year earlier, driven by portfolio-shaping actions and joint-venture charges.
Adjusted EBITDA fell 72% to $42 million, with margin contracting to 2.7%. On a normalized basis excluding these charges, management highlights adjusted EBITDA of $160.6 million and a 10.1% margin. Q2 cash flow from operating activities was $58 million, down from $160 million, reflecting inventory investments for high-demand products and payment timing.
Demand indicators remained solid: net bookings rose 24% year-over-year to $1.9 billion, producing a 1.2x book-to-bill ratio and lifting total backlog to $9.3 billion, including $6.6 billion funded. Critical Infrastructure revenue grew 5%, supported by 10% Middle East organic growth, while Federal Solutions revenue declined 6% and adjusted EBITDA turned negative, largely due to programs planned for divestiture.
Parsons reduced its 2026 outlook. Revenue guidance is now $6.2–$6.5 billion (from $6.5–$6.8 billion), adjusted EBITDA $500–$560 million (from $615–$675 million), and operating cash flow $430–$490 million (from $470–$530 million).
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- 2026 guidance cut: revenue lowered to $6.2–$6.5 billion (from $6.5–$6.8 billion), adjusted EBITDA to $500–$560 million (from $615–$675 million), and operating cash flow to $430–$490 million (from $470–$530 million).
- Q2 profitability deterioration: net income swung to a ($15 million) loss from a $55.2 million profit, and adjusted EBITDA fell 72% to $42 million with margin down to 2.7%.
Filing Explained
At June 30, 2026, cash was $266,044 thousand against $1,474,048 thousand of long-term debt after six months of acquisition spending and borrowing.
This Form 8-K furnishes Parsons’ second-quarter results under Item 2.02, with the earnings release attached as Exhibit 99.1; the company states that these disclosures are not deemed filed for Section 18 purposes.
The form records a June 30, 2026 balance sheet with cash and cash equivalents of
For the six months ended June 30, the cash-flow statement records
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Earnings Snapshot
For fiscal 2026, revenue guidance is $6.2–$6.5 billion, adjusted EBITDA including noncontrolling interests is $500–$560 million, and operating cash flow is $430–$490 million, all reduced from higher prior ranges.
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