William Blair maintains Parsons stock rating amid contract removal

Published 03/06/2025, 12:26
William Blair maintains Parsons stock rating amid contract removal

On Tuesday, William Blair analysts reiterated a Market Perform rating for Parsons Corp . (NYSE: NYSE:PSN), which has seen its stock decline by 33% over the past six months. The decision comes as the market processes the impact of a confidential contract’s removal from the company’s financial outlook for both 2025 and 2026. According to InvestingPro data, three analysts have recently revised their earnings expectations downward for the upcoming period.

The analysts noted that the removal of the contract has raised concerns among investors about the company’s future financial performance, despite the company maintaining strong revenue growth of 16.6% in the last twelve months. They emphasized the need for more transparency regarding the return of government procurement activities to normal levels, particularly for the September quarter, which is crucial for the government technology sector.

William Blair analysts expressed that while the contract’s removal presents challenges, they maintain the Market Perform rating as they assess the broader implications for Parsons. The analysts highlighted the importance of gaining clarity on government procurement trends, which are vital for the company’s growth. InvestingPro’s analysis indicates the stock is currently trading below its Fair Value, with additional insights available in the comprehensive Pro Research Report.

The Market Perform rating indicates that the analysts expect Parsons’ stock to perform in line with the overall market, reflecting the current uncertainties surrounding the company’s financial projections. Investors are closely watching for updates on government procurement activities that could impact Parsons and the wider industry.

As the situation develops, stakeholders remain focused on how Parsons will navigate the evolving landscape and address investor concerns regarding its financial future.

In other recent news, Parsons Corporation announced a revision to its 2025 financial guidance due to uncertainties surrounding a confidential contract with the Department of State. The company now projects total revenue for 2025 to be between $6.45 billion and $6.65 billion, down from the previous estimate of $7 billion to $7.5 billion. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $590 million and $630 million, a reduction from earlier guidance. In another development, Parsons has been selected as a lead consultant for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport expansion, providing program management services to support the project. Additionally, Parsons secured two key contracts for the development of King Salman International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, covering airfield assets and landside infrastructure. The company has also been involved in agreements with Qatar, securing 30 projects valued at up to $97 billion. Meanwhile, a Wall Street Journal report indicated that the Trump administration is targeting tech firms, including Parsons, to reduce federal contract spending, potentially affecting future contracts. These recent developments highlight Parsons’ ongoing involvement in significant global infrastructure projects.

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