PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.02 EPS

07 Nov 2026, 22:00 by Teresa Graham · The Cerbat Gem

PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR – Get Free Report) released its earnings results on Thursday. The software maker reported $0.24 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.22 by $0.02, FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $137.11 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $129.79 million. PAR Technology had a negative return on equity of 0.69% and a negative net margin of 12.24%. The company’s revenue was up 15.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.06 earnings per share.

Here are the key takeaways from PAR Technology’s conference call:

PAR reported record Q3 revenue of $137.1 million, up 15%, adjusted EBITDA of $17.1 million, and free cash flow of $17.7 million. It raised full-year 2026 guidance to $532.5–$536.5 million in revenue and $57.9–$59.4 million in adjusted EBITDA.
ARR reached $354.5 million, with organic year-over-year growth of approximately 13% and a $16.5 million sequential increase. More than 80% of new Q3 deals were multi-product, while major rollouts—including Burger King and Papa John’s—are advancing.
Operating leverage improved, but non-GAAP subscription margins were 66%; management said 66%–68% is a more foreseeable range, below historical levels near 70%. Bridg integration and the Plexure account remain margin headwinds, though Bridg margins improved sequentially.
PAR is expanding PAR Intelligence and says it will focus on adoption and measurable customer outcomes in 2026, with monetization expected to develop afterward. Management described a traditional SaaS model as its current thinking but said it is too early to report a meaningful AI revenue metric.
Hardware demand from large accounts remained strong, but PAR expects it to move toward historical levels after Q4. Inventory rose to about $41 million, partly to support near-term demand and memory-chip commitments; the company says those purchases lock in pricing 30%–40% below current rates.

PAR Technology Trading Up 6.7%

Shares of PAR stock traded up $1.28 on Friday, hitting $20.46. The company had a trading volume of 2,826,863 shares, compared to its average volume of 874,460. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $16.75 and a 200-day moving average price 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. PAR Technology has a twelve month low of $11.59 and a twelve month high of $40.54.

Insider Activity at PAR Technology

In related news, Director Narinder Singh bought 11,518 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 12th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $17.36 per share, with a total value of $199,952.48. Following the completion of the acquisition, 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 ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. 2.30% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

PAR has been the topic of several research reports. BTIG Research cut their price target on shares of PAR Technology from $45.00 to $30.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, August 7th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of PAR Technology from a “sell (e+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of PAR Technology from $17.00 to $18.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC upped their price objective on shares of PAR Technology from $25.00 to $30.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $25.17.

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Key PAR Technology News

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.

PAR Technology Company Profile

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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.