PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) Stock Price Target Raised at Needham & Company LLC

PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) had its price objective raised by Needham & Company LLC from $25.00 to $30.00 in a research report report published on Friday, Marketbeat.com reports. The brokerage currently has a buy rating on the software maker’s stock.

A number of other brokerages have also recently commented on PAR. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price target on PAR Technology from $18.00 to $20.50 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. BTIG Research lowered their price objective on PAR Technology from $45.00 to $30.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Weiss Ratings upgraded PAR Technology from a “sell (e+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 27th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of PAR Technology from $17.00 to $18.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, PAR Technology has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $25.17.

PAR Technology Stock Performance

Shares of PAR Technology stock traded up $1.28 on Friday, hitting $20.46. 2,826,863 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 706,417. PAR Technology has a 1 year low of $11.59 and a 1 year high of $40.54. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $16.75 and a 200-day simple moving average of $17.07. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a quick ratio of 1.89 and a current ratio of 2.21. The stock has a market capitalization of $846.06 million, a PE ratio of -13.37 and a beta of 1.32.

PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 5th. The software maker reported $0.24 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.22 by $0.02. PAR Technology had a negative return on equity of 1.62% and a negative net margin of 14.52%. The firm had revenue of $137.11 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $129.79 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.06 EPS. PAR Technology’s revenue was up 15.0% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that PAR Technology will post -0.13 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at PAR Technology

In other PAR Technology news, Director Narinder Singh acquired 11,518 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 12th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $17.36 per share, with a total value of $199,952.48. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 38,527 shares in the company, valued at approximately $668,828.72. The trade was a 42.65% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 2.30% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of PAR Technology

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Fulcrum Asset Management LLP lifted its holdings in shares of PAR Technology by 14,008.7% in the third quarter. Fulcrum Asset Management LLP now owns 6,490 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $88,000 after buying an additional 6,444 shares in the last quarter. CenterBook Partners LP lifted its stake in PAR Technology by 41.0% in the 3rd quarter. CenterBook Partners LP now owns 33,105 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $456,000 after purchasing an additional 9,628 shares in the last quarter. Inspire Investing LLC boosted its holdings in shares of PAR Technology by 18.8% during the 3rd quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 46,099 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $634,000 after purchasing an additional 7,309 shares during the last quarter. Penbrook Management LLC grew its position in shares of PAR Technology by 18.5% during the third quarter. Penbrook Management LLC now owns 63,700 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $877,000 after purchasing an additional 9,940 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Assenagon Asset Management S.A. purchased a new position in shares of PAR Technology during the third quarter valued at about $933,000.

PAR Technology News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting PAR Technology this week:

• Positive Sentiment: PAR raised its 2026 revenue outlook to $532.5 million–$536.5 million, above the roughly $520.5 million consensus estimate. It also forecast fourth-quarter revenue of $138 million–$142 million, ahead of the $133.1 million consensus—signaling expectations for continued growth. PAR Technology Q4 revenue outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue was $137.11 million, up 15% year over year and above the cited analyst estimate of $129.79 million. PAR reported earnings of $0.24 per share, compared with $0.06 a year earlier. PAR Technology Q3 2026 results
• Positive Sentiment: Needham raised its price target to $30 from $25 and maintained a Buy rating, reflecting a more optimistic analyst outlook. Needham analyst recommendations
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the stronger sales and per-share earnings figures, PAR reported a negative net margin, indicating that profitability remains a concern.

About PAR Technology

PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) provides technology solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industries. Its offerings include point-of-sale systems, restaurant management software, digital ordering, loyalty and customer-engagement tools, payment solutions, workforce management, and related hardware and support services.

The company’s portfolio includes Brink POS, a cloud-based restaurant point-of-sale platform, and Punchh, a customer loyalty and engagement platform. PAR also provides tools designed to help restaurant operators manage digital channels, payments, data, and guest relationships through integrated technology solutions.

Founded in 1968, PAR Technology has expanded from its origins in restaurant and hospitality technology through organic development and acquisitions, including Punchh and Stuzo.