PAR Technology Corporation (PAR)

PAR Technology beat on both the top and bottom line in the second fiscal quarter of 2026, based on preliminary results reported Aug. 6. Revenue rose about 19% to roughly $133.4 million, above the roughly $124.7 million consensus, and adjusted EPS of $0.18 topped the $0.11 estimate by about 64% while jumping about 500% from $0.03 a year ago. The Over time segment led at about $88.5 million, up about 14%, while point in time and hardware climbed about 36% and about 34% to roughly $35.5 million and $29.3 million. Gross margin held near 42%, and operating margin was roughly -10% as operating income came to a loss of about $12.9 million. Net income narrowed about 20% to a loss of roughly $16.9 million from a loss of $21.0 million a year earlier. Operating cash flow was negative about $9.4 million, and the company repurchased about $33.1 million of stock.