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Is Parsons’s $9.3 Billion Backlog Enough To Sustain A Buy Through Geopolitical Uncertainty?

Parsons Corporation reported solid financial and operational results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, reflecting growth across its Federal Solutions and Critical Infrastructure segments amid a complex global environment. Total revenue increased 8% year-over-year, with organic revenue growth of 3% excluding a confidential contract. The Federal Solutions segment grew 12% overall and 4% organically, driven by critical infrastructure protection, space and missile defense, and transportation markets. Critical Infrastructure revenue increased 3%, supported by organic growth and contributions from recent acquisitions. Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $151 million, up 1% from the prior year, with margin expansion of 50 basis points to 10.1%, also a company record, underscoring operational efficiency and improved execution. Book-to-bill ratios were robust at 1.4 times for both segments, sustaining the Critical Infrastructure unit’s 22-quarter streak above 1.0x, while backlog reached an all-time high with $9.3 billion in total and $6.6 billion funded.