# Parsons Corporation financial decline and investigation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/parsons-corporation-financial-decline-and-investigation > Updated: 2026-08-09T20:52:35.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Parsons Corporation experienced significant financial volatility following its second-quarter 2026 earnings report. Although adjusted earnings per share of $0.86 exceeded analyst estimates, revenue fell to $1.59 billion, missing the $1.61 billion forecast. The company subsequently lowered its 2026 guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and operating cash flow, citing divestitures and award timing. This revised outlook triggered a sharp sell-off, with shares falling more than 35% intraday to a 52-week low. Following the decline in EBITDA and share price, the law firm Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP announced an investigation to determine if the company issued “false or misleading statements” or failed to disclose essential information to investors. During this period, institutional investment patterns shifted, with Janus Henderson Group PLC significantly reducing its position while other firms increased their holdings. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-09: Parsons Corporation faces investigation following EBITDA decline Parsons Corporation faces a shareholder rights investigation by Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP following a sharp decline in Q2 2026 EBITDA and subsequent share price drop. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/parsons-corporation-faces-investigation-following-ebitda-decline ### 2026-07-29: Parsons Corp shares tumble after downgraded 2026 outlook and earnings miss Parsons Corp posted Q2 earnings that beat EPS forecasts but missed revenue targets and cut its 2026 outlook, sending the stock down over 35% to a 52‑week low. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/parsons-corp-shares-tumble-after-downgraded-2026-outlook-and-earnings-miss --- Cite as: Parsons Corporation financial decline and investigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/parsons-corporation-financial-decline-and-investigation