Shares of restaurant technology provider PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) jumped 3.6% in the morning session after the company received an upgrade from brokerage BTIG, which raised its rating to 'Buy' from 'Neutral' and set a $65 price target. The brokerage highlighted the restaurant software provider's strong sales pipeline and its ability to secure large enterprise deals as key drivers for potential annual growth exceeding 15% over the next three years. BTIG's analyst, Andrew Harte, noted that the upgrade follows a recent 25% drop in PAR's stock price, which was influenced by a lowered growth outlook and investor concerns after its latest earnings report. Despite the company missing earnings per share estimates, its revenue grew 43.8% year-over-year. BTIG sees the recent pullback as an attractive entry point for investors.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after markets continued to rally as investor optimism grew for a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. This optimism was largely fueled by a recent consumer price index report that showed inflation easing, along with public comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advocating for a significant 50-basis-point rate cut. The prospect of lower borrowing costs tends to boost rate-sensitive sectors like Business Services, as it can encourage companies to increase spending on consulting, IT projects, and staffing.
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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a key inflation report met expectations, bolstering hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, while a separate report indicated rising optimism among small businesses. The July Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed annual inflation holding steady at 2.7%, aligning with forecasts and increasing the probability of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut to over 94%. Lower interest rates can stimulate the economy by making it cheaper for businesses to borrow and invest.
Restaurant technology provider PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 43.8% year on year to $112.4 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.52 per share decreased from $1.59 in the same quarter last year.
Restaurant technology provider PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 43.8% year on year to $112.4 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.52 per share decreased from $1.59 in the same quarter last year.
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These doubts have caused the industry to lag recently as services stocks have collectively shed 5.7% over the past six months. This drawdown was disappointing since the S&P 500 held its ground.
Restaurant technology provider PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 48.2% year on year to $103.9 million. Its non-GAAP EPS of $0.01 per share was 76.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Looking back on specialized technology stocks’ Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) and its peers.
Growth boosts valuation multiples, but it doesn’t always last forever.
Companies that cannot maintain it are often penalized with large declines in market value, a lesson ingrained in investors who lost money in tech stocks during 2022.
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
Restaurant technology provider PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 48.2% year on year to $103.9 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.01 per share was 76.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Restaurant technology provider PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 48.2% year on year to $103.9 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.01 per share was 76.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
