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PAR Technology Corp

PAR Technology Corp

PAR
$16.35USD↓-3.14%-0.53 today

MARKET CAP

674.4M

P/E (TTM)

65.4x

FWD P/E

19.4x

DAY RANGE

$16 – $17

52W RANGE

$12
$72

AI Summary

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In Stage 2 advancing within a longer-term downtrend, the intermediate structure is bullish, supported by a higher-high/higher-low sequence and rising short EMAs. A recent pullback into the rising 9/21 EMA zone amid neutral OB/OS and no exhaustion offers a favorable entry. Medium-term direction remains upward, so we Buy Now to participate in the continuation.

  • ↑Q1 2026 revenue increased 19% YoY to $124M.
  • ↑Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $8.9M versus a prior-year loss.
  • ↓Q1 net loss of $16M underscores weak profitability factors.
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The case for & against

Bull & Bear analysis

Bullish

PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) is an emerging player in the technology sector, specializing in comprehensive software and hardware solutions designed primarily for the restaurant and retail industries. Focusing on point-of-sale (POS) systems and software-driven operational management, PAR aims to streamline processes and enhance customer engagement through its innovative integrations, particularly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). The company is positioned well to capitalize on the ongoing digital transformation in its target sectors, promising growth due to rising demands for integrated tech solutions.

Bull says

  • ↑Q1 2026 revenue increased 19% YoY to $124M.
  • ↑Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $8.9M versus a prior-year loss.
  • ↑Subscription revenue grew 15% YoY to $79M, representing 63% of sales.
  • ↑Partnerships with Pizza Factory and Burger King extend market reach.
  • ↑AI deployed in roughly 1,700 locations, boosting operational efficiency.
  • ↑High earnings yield and positive analyst sentiment imply 73% upside.

Bear says

  • ↓Q1 net loss of $16M underscores weak profitability factors.
  • ↓Gross margin fell to 54.5% due to hardware tariffs.
  • ↓Elevated short interest and volatility raise share price risk.
  • ↓Negative momentum factors reflect recent price underperformance.
  • ↓Execution risks in AI rollout threaten customer retention.
  • ↓Intense competition from established POS providers pressures growth.

Investment themes with PAR

Software↓ -1.57%

Cloud-based digital tools powering business productivity and innovation

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Earnings Call · Q1 2025 · Mgmt. Guidance

Updated 06-01-2026neutral

Transcript signals

Bull points

  • We reported $104 million in revenues in Q1, an increase of more than 48% year-over-year.
  • Subscription services revenue increased by 78% in the quarter to $68.4 million from last year, and 20% organic growth was compared to Q1 2024.
  • Total ARR was reported at $282 million and grew 52%, including 18% organic from Q1 last year. Accounting for constant currency, sequential ARR grew $10 million from Q4.

Bear points

  • The uncertainty around these actions, along with retaliatory tariffs imposed by other countries, have introduced increased volatility in global trade policies and supply chains.
  • it's clear that restaurants and food service businesses are seeing a slowdown in traffic.
  • it's clear that restaurants and food service businesses are seeing a slowdown in traffic.
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