Parsons Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - Parsons Corporation reported a 10% decrease in total revenue for Q3 2025, amounting to $1.6 billion, with a 14% decline on an organic basis. Excluding a confidential contract, total revenue growth was 14% and organic growth was 9% [4][7] - The company achieved a 60 basis points margin expansion, with adjusted EBITDA margin increasing to 9.8% from 9.2% year-over-year, despite a 5% decrease in adjusted EBITDA to $158 million [5][8] - Parsons secured significant defense contracts and maintained a strong backlog of $8.8 billion, with 72% funded, marking the highest level since its IPO [7][12] Financial Performance - Total revenue decreased by $188 million, or 10%, compared to Q3 2024, with operating income down 6% to $108 million and net income down 11% to $64 million [4][7] - GAAP diluted EPS was $0.59, down from $0.65 in the prior year [4][5] - Adjusted EBITDA, including noncontrolling interests, was $158 million, a 5% decrease year-over-year, while adjusted diluted EPS fell to $0.86 from $0.95 [5][8] Segment Analysis Critical Infrastructure Segment - Revenue increased by $129 million, or 18%, year-over-year, driven by organic growth of 13% and contributions from recent acquisitions [6] - Adjusted EBITDA for this segment rose by 83% to $86 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 10.3% [6][8] Federal Solutions Segment - Revenue decreased by $317 million, or 29%, year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA down 40% to $73 million [9][10] - Excluding the confidential contract, revenue increased by 9%, driven by growth in key markets [9] Key Performance Indicators - The book-to-bill ratio was 1.0x for Q3 2025, maintaining a streak of 1.0x or greater since the IPO [7][12] - Total backlog increased to $8.8 billion, with a funded backlog of $6.4 billion, the highest since the company's IPO [7][12] Contract Wins and Acquisitions - Parsons won four contracts worth over $100 million each during Q3 2025, including significant defense and infrastructure projects [11] - The company completed an acquisition of Applied Sciences Consulting, enhancing its capabilities in water and stormwater solutions [13][18] Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance - The company modified its fiscal year 2025 revenue outlook to $6.4 billion - $6.5 billion, while reiterating adjusted EBITDA and cash flow guidance [14][15]