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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
Q3 2026 contract awards increased 14% year over year, including a 53% increase in Federal Solutions contract awards
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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- Parsons third-quarter 2026 results, Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K, Oct. 28, 2026 www.sec.gov