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Parsons' third-quarter revenue falls 1% organically

Federal Solutions' contract awards rose while organic revenue declined. Excluding what Parsons calls its confidential contract, the segment posted organic growth.

Parsons reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.7 billion. Revenue rose 2% from a year earlier but fell 1% organically. Excluding what Parsons calls its confidential contract, revenue rose 5% and organic revenue increased 2%.1

53% increase in Federal Solutions contract awards

Parsons Q3 2026

Federal Solutions contract awards53% increase

Q3 2026 contract awards increased 14% year over year, including a 53% increase in Federal Solutions contract awards

Federal Solutionsdecreased 3% on an organic basis

Federal Solutions Q3 2026 revenue increased $16 million, or 2%, and decreased 3% on an organic basis

Excluding the company's confidential contract, Federal Solutions' revenue increased 9% and 3% on an organic basis.

Source: Parsons Q3 2026 results, SEC Exhibit 99.1. As of October 28, 2026.

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Federal Solutions' contract awards rose 53% year over year in the quarter alongside a 3% organic revenue decline. Excluding the confidential contract, the segment's organic revenue grew 3%. Its reported revenue rose 2%, and its adjusted EBITDA margin held at 9.2%.1

Across Parsons, net bookings of $1.8 billion produced a 1.1x book-to-bill ratio. Total backlog rose 6% year over year to $9.4 billion. Funded backlog increased 7% to $6.8 billion.1

Critical Infrastructure revenue rose 2%, supported by 1% organic growth and contributions from the Applied Sciences acquisition. Its adjusted EBITDA margin widened 80 basis points to 11.1%, which Parsons attributed to recent award ramp-ups, accretive acquisitions and stronger program execution.1

Also announced: Chief Financial Officer Matt Ofilos will resign effective Nov. 6, 2026. Director George Ball, who served as CFO from 2008 to 2022, will become interim CFO that day.1

With quarterly organic revenue down and contract awards up, Parsons retained its full-year 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance midpoints while narrowing both ranges.1

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  1. Parsons third-quarter 2026 results, Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K, Oct. 28, 2026 www.sec.gov

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    Kratos plans a turbojet production ramp ahead of expected sales

    Kratos targets up to 3,000 engines produced in 2027. It forecasts about 1,500 sold, with cash flow estimates including working capital for the ramp.

    Kratos plans to increase turbojet production to address expected customer demand for jet engines for small cruise missiles and drones. Its 2027 forecast assumes about 1,500 engines sold, with most deliveries in the second half.1

    Kratos plans turbojet production ahead of forecast sales

    Turbojet engines, 2027: company production target and sales forecast

    Planned productionUp to 3,000
    Forecast salesApproximately 1,500

    Kratos forecasts the significant majority of engine deliveries in the second half of 2027.

    Source: Kratos third-quarter 2026 results. As of Nov. 5, 2026.

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    Kratos's fiscal 2026 and 2027 cash flow estimates include working capital for materials, components and equipment to increase production of turbojet engines up to 3,000 engines produced in 2027.1

    Third-quarter 2026 revenue grew 35.7% year over year. Organic growth, excluding the current-year contribution from acquisitions, was 23.2%. Turbine Technologies posted 27.1% organic revenue growth.1

    Growth is already absorbing cash. Third-quarter 2026 operations used $5.2 million, which Kratos attributed primarily to receivables growth, alongside inventory increases tied to production ramps and development investments.1

    For full year 2026, Kratos forecasts free cash flow use of $110 million to $120 million. It forecasts capital expenditures of $100 million to $110 million. It expects investments in inventory, property, plant, equipment and facilities to continue at least throughout fiscal 2027.1

    Kratos raised $1,348.4 million from common stock issuance, net of issuance costs, in the first nine months of fiscal 2026. It ended the quarter with $1,404.3 million in cash and cash equivalents.1

    Separately, third-quarter Unmanned Systems revenue fell to $74.6 million from $87.2 million a year earlier. Kratos attributed the decline to a prior-year shipment of Valkyries to an international customer that generated $16.1 million.1

    Kratos says continuing resolutions typically restrict production-rate increases and new program starts. Its guidance assumes a continuing resolution into its first fiscal quarter of 2027. If it extends beyond March 31, 2027, the company says it will need to reassess its initial forecast for that year.1

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    1. Kratos Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results, Nov. 5, 2026 ir.kratosdefense.com

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    Industry · Submarines

    Rolls-Royce's submarine reactor business plans large-component prototyping at a Derby technology park

    Rolls-Royce expects the Derby technology park to expand capacity supporting submarine programmes while allowing its Raynesway site to focus on delivery.

    Rolls-Royce Submarines announced a partnership on Nov. 6 with INFINITY, a private company creating a technology park in Derby, to develop large-scale prototypes of advanced defence components.1

    Rolls-Royce Submarines announced a strategic partnership with INFINITY

    aimed at developing large-scale prototypes of advanced defence components

    technology park in Derbyfull-scale prototypingplanned

    digital engineering, testing and validation, skills development and supply chain collaboration

    technologies and processes includinghot isostatic pressingplanned

    power beam welding and additive manufacturing

    Rolls-Royce release, 6 November 2026

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    Lee Warren, engineering and technology director at Rolls-Royce Submarines, said the park would allow the company to focus on delivery at Raynesway while developing advanced manufacturing techniques at purpose-built facilities. Warren tied the need to explore new technologies to the business's growth to meet demand for naval nuclear propulsion work. That includes increasing its manufacturing pace and providing reactors to Australia under the AUKUS agreement.1

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    1. Rolls-Royce: Rolls-Royce Submarines partners with INFINITY to develop new capabilities for UK defence, Nov. 6, 2026 www.rolls-royce.com