Should You Be Optimistic on PAR Technology (PAR)?

Group 1 - Bristlemoon Global Fund reported a return of -6.2% in Q4 2025, with a cumulative return of 11.9% since inception [1] - The fund's performance was impacted by a significant decline in two of its largest positions, Hemnet Group and PAR Technology Corporation, both of which lost more than half their value [3] - The market in 2025 saw a divergence where perceived AI winners rallied while stocks labeled as AI losers, including those considered "cheap," experienced further declines [1] Group 2 - PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) had a one-month return of 4.56% but saw a 44.68% decline in value over the past 52 weeks, closing at $37.36 per share with a market capitalization of $1.51 billion on January 9, 2026 [2] - Despite a nearly 23% increase in revenue to $119 million in Q3, PAR Technology Corporation is not among the top 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with a decrease in hedge fund holdings from 28 to 24 [4] - The potential of PAR Technology Corporation as an investment is acknowledged, but certain AI stocks are viewed as having greater upside potential and lower downside risk [4]