- ISIN
- US70202L1026
- CUSIP
- 70202L102
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Specialty Industrial Machinery
- IPO Date
- May 8, 2019
Highlights
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.78
- PE Ratio
- 17.48
- PEG Ratio
- 0.43
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $6.30B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $1.08B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $507.45M
- Year Range
- $48.13 - $89.50
- Target Price
- $86.80
- ROA (TTM)
- 3.79%
- ROE (TTM)
- 8.60%
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Performance
PSN Performance Chart
Parsons Corporation (PSN) is down 21.3% since the beginning of the year. At $49 per share, PSN is trading 45.6% below its 52-week high of $90. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PSN shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,229.
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Returns By Period
Parsons Corporation (PSN) has returned -21.28% so far this year and -27.40% over the past 12 months.
Parsons Corporation
- 1D
- -6.82%
- 1M
- -9.42%
- YTD
- -21.28%
- 6M
- -21.75%
- 1Y
- -27.40%
- 3Y*
- 0.96%
- 5Y*
- 4.21%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
PSN Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 8, 2019, PSN's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Feb 2024 with a return of +23.7%, while the worst month was Dec 2025 at -27.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, PSN closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 31, 2024 with a return of +18.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 5, 2025 at -21.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13.37% | -5.80% | -17.92% | -6.94% | 17.24% | -17.68% | -21.28% | ||||||
| 2025 | -14.07% | -26.55% | 1.70% | 12.92% | -3.02% | 10.69% | 3.39% | 7.95% | 3.52% | 0.27% | 1.85% | -27.02% | -33.01% |
| 2024 | 3.89% | 23.73% | 2.90% | -5.35% | -3.01% | 7.43% | 11.69% | 4.48% | 8.61% | 4.32% | -11.33% | -3.82% | 47.11% |
| 2023 | -5.90% | 3.47% | -0.64% | -2.77% | 2.74% | 7.72% | 2.66% | 15.38% | -4.68% | 4.05% | 10.15% | 0.67% | 35.59% |
| 2022 | -9.51% | 13.83% | 11.66% | -4.57% | 5.71% | 3.53% | 6.95% | -4.28% | -5.27% | 19.59% | 5.59% | -6.57% | 37.44% |
| 2021 | -2.06% | 0.22% | 13.15% | 9.62% | -10.65% | -0.63% | -1.88% | -8.26% | -4.71% | 2.61% | -4.19% | 1.39% | -7.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
Parsons Corporation has an annualized alpha of 0.41%, beta of 0.80, and R2 of 0.21 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 08, 2019.
- This stock participated in 111.27% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 83.17% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.21 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 0.41%
- Beta
- 0.80
- R²
- 0.21
- Upside Capture
- 83.17%
- Downside Capture
- 111.27%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PSN ranks 17 for risk / return — in the bottom 17% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Parsons Corporation (PSN) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| PSN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.66 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.39 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.91 | 1.37 | -0.46 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.60 | 2.78 | -3.39 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.10 | 12.44 | -13.54 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Parsons Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Parsons Corporation was 57.06%, occurring on Jun 22, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Parsons Corporation drawdown is 57.06%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -57.06%Jun 2026 | 1y 7mo | — | 1y 7moNov 2024 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -43.79%Mar 2020 | 27d | 2y 7mo | 2y 8moFeb 2020 - Oct 2022 |
2023 correction2023 | -17.69%Mar 2023 | 4mo 8d | 4mo 18d | 8mo 26dNov 2022 - Aug 2023 |
2019 correction2019 | -16.18%Oct 2019 | 2mo 18d | 1mo 7d | 3mo 25dJul 2019 - Nov 2019 |
2024 correction2024 | -12.19%Jun 2024 | 1mo 29d | 1mo 25d | 3mo 24dApr 2024 - Jul 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PSN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.06% | -56.78% | -0.28% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -45.51% | -9.10% | -36.41% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -57.06% | -18.90% | -38.16% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -57.06% | -25.43% | -31.63% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -57.06% | -1.80% | -55.26% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.84% | -10.71% | -6.13% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 24.99% | 2.03% | +22.96% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Parsons Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Parsons Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for PSN, comparing it with other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Currently, PSN has a P/E ratio of 17.5. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for PSN compared to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. PSN currently has a PEG ratio of 0.4. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for PSN relative to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Currently, PSN has a P/S ratio of 0.6. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
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