Parsons Corporation (NYSE:PSN) shares traded flat on Monday as a new $514 million missile-defense contract option competed with broader weakness in U.S. equities for investors’ attention.
S&P 500 futures pointed to a 0.3% loss, limiting the impact of an otherwise positive defense-contract update.
Parsons Secures $514 Million Missile Defense Option
Parsons secured a $514 million, two-year contract option from the Missile Defense Agency. The option falls under its existing TEAMS – Next Missile Defense System Engineering contract, originally awarded in 2021.
The work includes engineering, technical, analytical, and oversight support for the nation’s integrated Missile Defense System.
Broader market conditions remained weak, with the Nasdaq down 1.31% and the S&P 500 down 0.30% in early trading, potentially muting the stock’s response to the contract news.
PSN Technical Setup Remains Under Pressure
Parsons shares remain in a longer-term repair phase after falling 39.04% over the past 12 months.
At $48.57, the stock traded 19.7% below its 200-day simple moving average of $60.52 and 6.2% below its 50-day SMA of $51.79, keeping the intermediate trend under pressure.
The near-term picture is more balanced. PSN traded 2.2% above its 20-day SMA of $47.52 but slightly below its 20-day exponential moving average of $48.66.
The 20-day SMA remains below the 50-day SMA, while the death cross formed in January, when the 50-day average fell below the 200-day average, remains intact.
The stock’s relative strength index stands at 47.49, indicating neutral momentum.
Key resistance sits near $49.50, while $48.00 represents nearby support.
Earnings And Analyst Outlook
Parsons’ next estimated earnings report is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2026.
Analysts expect earnings of 77 cents per share, down from 86 cents a year earlier, while revenue is projected at $1.63 billion compared with $1.62 billion in the prior-year period.
The stock trades at a price-to-earnings multiple of 33.8 times.
Parsons carries a Buy consensus rating with an average price target of $59.14.
Baird upgraded the stock to Outperform on Aug. 21 and raised its price target to $57. Goldman Sachs maintained a Neutral rating while lowering its target to $60 on Aug. 3. UBS maintained a Buy rating and lowered its target to $58 on July 30.
Benzinga Edge Shows Weak Momentum
Parsons’ Benzinga Edge scorecard shows weak momentum, with more neutral readings for quality, value, and growth.
The stock has a Momentum score of 6.12, a Quality score of 43.9, a Value score of 31.85, and a Growth score of 45.83.
The weak momentum reading aligns with PSN trading below its major longer-term moving averages, while the remaining scores point to a more balanced fundamental setup.
PSN Price Action: Parsons shares were down 0.46% at $48.82 at the time of publication on Monday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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