PAR has 36-month beta value of 2.20. Analysts have mixed views on the stock, with 7 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 1 as “overweight,” 2 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for PAR is 35.64M, and currently, short sellers hold a 14.16% ratio of that float. The average trading volume of PAR on December 20, 2024 was 494.96K shares.
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PAR) stock’s latest price update
The stock of Par Technology Corp (NYSE: PAR) has increased by 1.71 when compared to last closing price of 75.50. Despite this, the company has experienced a 1.53% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. zacks.com reported 2024-11-25 that Does PAR Technology (PAR) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let’s find out.
PAR’s Market Performance
Par Technology Corp (PAR) has seen a 1.53% rise in stock performance for the week, with a 0.96% gain in the past month and a 37.24% surge in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 4.14%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 3.24% for PAR. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -1.37% for PAR’s stock, with a 43.70% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of PAR
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for PAR stocks, with Jefferies repeating the rating for PAR by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for PAR in the upcoming period, according to Jefferies is $60 based on the research report published on August 12, 2024 of the current year 2024.
Stephens, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see PAR reach a price target of $60, previously predicting the price at $46. The rating they have provided for PAR stocks is “Overweight” according to the report published on June 13th, 2024.
The Benchmark Company gave a rating of “Buy” to PAR, setting the target price at $59 in the report published on May 22nd of the current year.
PAR Trading at 9.42% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought PAR to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -6.63% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 3.24%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 4.14%, as shares sank -0.96% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +35.77% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, PAR rose by +1.07%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +80.97% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $77.83. In addition, Par Technology Corp saw 76.36% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at PAR starting from Rauch Douglas Gregory, who sale 3,000 shares at the price of $53.61 back on Aug 28 ’24. After this action, Rauch Douglas Gregory now owns 14,760 shares of Par Technology Corp, valued at $160,830 using the latest closing price.
DOUGLAS RAUCH, the Director of Par Technology Corp, proposed sale 3,000 shares at $53.61 during a trade that took place back on Aug 28 ’24, which means that DOUGLAS RAUCH is holding shares at $160,830 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for PAR
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- -0.19 for the present operating margin
- 0.33 for the gross margin
The net margin for Par Technology Corp stands at -0.01. The total capital return value is set at -0.06. Equity return is now at value -15.83, with -7.70 for asset returns.
Based on Par Technology Corp (PAR), the company’s capital structure generated 0.4 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at -0.01. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.67. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is -8.6.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is -33.35 million with net debt to EBITDA at -8.3. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 8.13. The receivables turnover for the company is 6.44for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.3. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 2.13.
Conclusion
To put it simply, Par Technology Corp (PAR) has had a better performance in recent times. Analysts have a bullish opinion on the stock, with some rating it as a “buy” and others as a “hold”. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
