The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%.
But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a key inflation report met expectations, bolstering hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, while a separate report indicated rising optimism among small businesses. The July Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed annual inflation holding steady at 2.7%, aligning with forecasts and increasing the probability of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut to over 94%. Lower interest rates can stimulate the economy by making it cheaper for businesses to borrow and invest.
Restaurant technology provider PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 43.8% year on year to $112.4 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.52 per share decreased from $1.59 in the same quarter last year.
Restaurant technology provider PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 43.8% year on year to $112.4 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.52 per share decreased from $1.59 in the same quarter last year.
Growth boosts valuation multiples, but it doesn’t always last forever.
Companies that cannot maintain it are often penalized with large declines in market value, a lesson ingrained in investors who lost money in tech stocks during 2022.
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
Business services providers play a critical role for enterprises, assisting them with everything from new hardware integrations to consulting and marketing. Still, investors are uneasy as firms face challenges from AI-driven disruptors and tightening corporate budgets.
These doubts have caused the industry to lag recently as services stocks have collectively shed 5.7% over the past six months. This drawdown was disappointing since the S&P 500 held its ground.
Restaurant technology provider PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 48.2% year on year to $103.9 million. Its non-GAAP EPS of $0.01 per share was 76.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Looking back on specialized technology stocks’ Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) and its peers.
Growth boosts valuation multiples, but it doesn’t always last forever.
Companies that cannot maintain it are often penalized with large declines in market value, a lesson ingrained in investors who lost money in tech stocks during 2022.
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
Restaurant technology provider PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 48.2% year on year to $103.9 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.01 per share was 76.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Restaurant technology provider PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 48.2% year on year to $103.9 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.01 per share was 76.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Business services providers thrive by solving complex operational challenges for their clients, allowing them to focus on their secret sauce. But increasing competition from AI-driven upstarts has tempered enthusiasm,
and over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 5.8%. This drop was worse than the S&P 500’s 2% fall.
