# PAR Technology Corporation (PAR)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/PAR · data as of 2026-10-15 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, PAR Technology Corporation (PAR), nexqual.com/PAR" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 17.35 (+9.74% on the day) · last close of Oct 15, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 15.81 · day 15.88–17.43 · 52w 11.59–40.54 · market cap $718M · NYQ

## Key facts
- 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
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)
|  | 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) |

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## More
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