PAR(US:PAR) Yahoo Financeยท2025-10-30 11:50Core Insights - Baron Discovery Fund's year-to-date performance is up 10.75%, slightly trailing the Russell 2000 Growth Index's return of 11.65% [1] - In Q3 2025, the fund gained 2.85%, while the Index rose by 12.19% [1] Company Overview: PAR Technology Corporation - PAR Technology Corporation provides omnichannel cloud-based hardware and software solutions for the restaurant and retail sectors [2] - As of October 29, 2025, PAR's stock closed at $35.09, with a market capitalization of $1.424 billion [2] Performance and Outlook - PAR Technology's stock experienced a one-month decline of 6.87% and a significant 41.52% drop over the past 52 weeks [2] - The company revised its full-year growth outlook from 20% to 15% due to weaker-than-expected performance in the first half of the year, influenced by macroeconomic conditions and strategic rollout delays [3] - Despite the challenges, management is optimistic about achieving 20% annual recurring revenue growth in the next 12 months, supported by a strong pipeline of contracts, including ongoing negotiations with large enterprise restaurant chains [3] Investment Sentiment - PAR Technology is not among the top 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with 28 hedge fund portfolios holding the stock at the end of Q2, unchanged from the previous quarter [4] - While PAR is recognized for its potential, other AI stocks are considered to offer greater upside with less downside risk [4]