Core Insights - Parsons Corporation reported record first quarter results for total revenue, net income, earnings per share, adjusted EBITDA, and backlog, indicating strong performance and growth potential [3][5][8]. Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q1 2025 increased by $19 million, or 1%, to $1.6 billion, with a 2% decline on an organic basis. Excluding a confidential contract, total revenue growth was 11% and organic revenue growth was 7% [5][8]. - Operating income rose by 7% to $109 million, while net income surged by 67% to $66 million, attributed to improved operating performance and a prior year loss from convertible debt repurchase [5][8]. - GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased to $0.60 from $0.37 year-over-year, reflecting strong financial results [5][8]. Adjusted Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $149 million, a 5% increase from the previous year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin expanding by 40 basis points to 9.6% [6][8]. - Adjusted EPS rose to $0.78 from $0.70, driven by the increase in adjusted EBITDA [6][8]. Segment Performance - The Federal Solutions segment experienced a revenue decline of 7% to $842.6 million, but showed an 8% increase when excluding the confidential contract [9][10]. - The Critical Infrastructure segment reported a 14% revenue increase to $711.8 million, driven by organic growth and contributions from recent acquisitions [11][12]. Backlog and Book-to-Bill Ratio - Total backlog reached a record $9.1 billion, up $42 million from Q1 2024, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.1x supported by a 1.4x ratio in the Critical Infrastructure segment [8][14]. - The company won four contracts worth over $100 million each during the first quarter, contributing to strong net bookings of $1.8 billion [14][18]. Corporate Highlights - Parsons was recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 16th consecutive year, reflecting its commitment to responsible enterprise practices [16][18]. - The Board of Directors increased the stock repurchase authorization to $250 million, with approximately 424,000 shares repurchased at an average price of $58.95 during Q1 2025 [18][19]. Fiscal Year Guidance - The company reiterated its fiscal year 2025 guidance for revenue between $7.0 billion and $7.5 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $640 million to $710 million, and cash flow from operations of $420 million to $480 million [19][17].