PAR Technology Corporation (PAR) Stock Price & Analysis
PAR Technology Corporation (PAR) closed at USD 17.35 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 9.74% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 15.81; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 15.88–17.43 on volume of 1,276,006 shares. Market capitalization is $717.64M, with a 52-week range of USD 11.59–40.54 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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Key facts (PAR)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.11 on a 1–5 scale) (9 analysts), mean target USD 24.94 (range 17.5–33).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -50.0% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -74.7% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.22, revenue estimate $130M.
Analysts (PAR)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.11 on a 1–5 scale), 9 analysts; mean target USD 24.94 (low 17.5, high 33).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | Needham | Reiterated | Buy | $25 |
| 2026-08-07 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Neutral | $17 → $18 |
| 2026-08-07 | BTIG | Target lowered | Buy | $45 → $30 |
| 2026-07-09 | Goldman Sachs | Target raised | Neutral | $18 → $20.5 |
| 2026-06-24 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Neutral | $16 → $17 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (PAR)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -50.0% | -74.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -50.1% | -24.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 70.4% | 54.9% |
| Max drawdown | -70.2% (Jan 2026→Apr 2026) | -85.4% (Nov 2024→Apr 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC)
| Price | USD 17.35 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 9.74% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 15.81 |
| Open | USD 15.81 |
| Day Range | USD 15.88 – 17.43 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 11.59 – 40.54 |
| Volume | 1,276,006 shares |
| Market Cap | $717.64M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (PAR)
Nexqual's technical model rates PAR "NEUTRAL" based on 4 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 61.24 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 17) |
| MACD | -0.15 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (PAR)
Wall Street analysts rate PAR "Buy" based on 9 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 24.94 (range USD 17.5–33), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 9 |
| Mean Target | USD 24.94 |
| High Target | USD 33 |
| Low Target | USD 17.5 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 7 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (PAR)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.22 |
| Revenue Estimate | $129.79M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.18 vs est 0.12 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.1 vs est 0.06 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.06 vs est 0.03 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.06 vs est -0.02 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PAR)
| Total Revenue | $496.67M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +18.70% |
| Gross Margin | +43.02% |
| Operating Margin | -5.52% |
| Profit Margin | -14.52% |
| ROE | -8.62% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.53 |
| Current Ratio | 2.21 |
| Total Cash | $77.94M |
| Total Debt | $431.54M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PAR)
Nexqual rates PAR Technology Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +30% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 43%, operating -6% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $78M cash vs $432M debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — Operating cash flow -$13M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -9%, ROA -2.1% |
Ownership (PAR)
| Insider Ownership | +2.15% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +117.85% |
| Shares Outstanding | 41.36M |
| Float | 32.64M |
| Short % of Float | +23.40% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Leadership (PAR)
PAR Technology Corporation is led by Savneet Singh (age 42), CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Savneet Singh (age 42) |
|---|---|
| CFO & VP | Bryan A. Menar (age 50) |
| Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Business Development | Christopher R. Byrnes |
| President of PAR Restaurant | Joseph Yetter |
| President of Growth Platforms & AI | Oliver Ostertag |
Major Backers & Investors (PAR)
Notable institutional backers of PAR Technology Corporation include Voss Capital, LP, T. Rowe Price, Newtyn Management, Llc, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Voss Capital, LP | 14.32% |
| T. Rowe Price | 7.71% |
| Newtyn Management, Llc | 5.85% |
| Progeny 3, Inc. | 5.14% |
| Marshall Wace LLP | 3.69% |
| SmallCap World Fund Inc | 2.42% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 13.81% |
| BlackRock | 13.31% |
| State Street | 2.88% |
| Geode Capital | 2.58% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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