Winners And Losers Of Q1: PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) Vs The Rest Of The Specialized Technology Stocks
Companies in this sector, especially if they invest wisely, could see demand tailwinds as the world moves towards more IoT (Internet of Things), automation, and analytics. Enterprises across most industries will balk at taking these journeys solo and will enlist companies with expertise and scale in these areas. However, headwinds could include rising competition from larger technology firms, as digitization lowers barriers to entry in the space. Additionally, companies in the space will likely face evolving regulatory scrutiny over data privacy, particularly for surveillance and security technologies. This could make companies have to continually pivot and invest.
The 8 specialized technology stocks we track reported a strong Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts' consensus estimates by 1.3% while next quarter's revenue guidance was in line.
Luckily, specialized technology stocks have performed well with share prices up 16.7% on average since the latest earnings results.
Originally founded in 1968 as a defense contractor for the U.S. government, PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) provides cloud-based software, payment processing, and hardware solutions that help restaurants manage everything from point-of-sale to customer loyalty programs.
PAR Technology reported revenues of $103.9 million, up 48.2% year on year. This print fell short of analysts' expectations by 1.4%. Overall, it was a mixed quarter for the company with a solid beat of analysts' EPS estimates but a miss of analysts' ARR estimates.
PAR Technology pulled off the fastest revenue growth but had the weakest performance against analyst estimates of the whole group. The stock is up 4.6% since reporting and currently trades at $65.27.
Is now the time to buy PAR Technology? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free.
Originally spun off from networking equipment maker Netgear in 2018, Arlo Technologies (NYSE:ARLO) provides cloud-based smart security devices and subscription services that help consumers and businesses monitor and protect their homes, properties, and loved ones.
Arlo Technologies reported revenues of $119.1 million, down 4.1% year on year, outperforming analysts' expectations by 0.6%. The business had an exceptional quarter with an impressive beat of analysts' EPS estimates.
The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 31.2% since reporting. It currently trades at $13.99.
Is now the time to buy Arlo Technologies? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free.
Taking its name from the black and white stripes of barcodes, Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ:ZBRA) provides barcode scanners, mobile computers, RFID systems, and other data capture technologies that help businesses track assets and optimize operations.
Zebra reported revenues of $1.31 billion, up 11.3% year on year, exceeding analysts' expectations by 1.4%. Still, it was a slower quarter as it posted a miss of analysts' EPS estimates.
Interestingly, the stock is up 21.5% since the results and currently trades at $295.94.
Read our full analysis of Zebra's results here.
Born from a corporate transformation completed in 2023, Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) provides specialized technology solutions for payment processing, banknote security, and authentication systems for financial institutions and businesses.
Crane NXT reported revenues of $330.3 million, up 5.3% year on year. This print topped analysts' expectations by 3.9%. It was a very strong quarter as it also logged an impressive beat of analysts' organic revenue estimates and a decent beat of analysts' EPS estimates.
Crane NXT scored the biggest analyst estimates beat among its peers. The stock is up 13.6% since reporting and currently trades at $54.15.
Read our full, actionable report on Crane NXT here, it's free.
With its technology protecting workers in over 130 countries and equipment used in 80% of cancer centers worldwide, Mirion Technologies (NYSE:MIR) provides radiation detection, measurement, and monitoring solutions for medical, nuclear energy, defense, and scientific research applications.
Mirion reported revenues of $202 million, up 4.9% year on year. This result beat analysts' expectations by 0.6%. Overall, it was an exceptional quarter as it also recorded an impressive beat of analysts' EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts' full-year EPS guidance estimates.
The stock is up 23.6% since reporting and currently trades at $19.25.
Read our full, actionable report on Mirion here, it's free.
In response to the Fed's rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, inflation has been gradually trending down from its post-pandemic peak, trending closer to the Fed's 2% target. Despite higher borrowing costs, the economy has avoided flashing recessionary signals. This is the much-desired soft landing that many investors hoped for. The recent rate cuts (0.5% in September and 0.25% in November 2024) have bolstered the stock market, making 2024 a strong year for equities. Donald Trump's presidential win in November sparked additional market gains, sending indices to record highs in the days following his victory. However, debates continue over possible tariffs and corporate tax adjustments, raising questions about economic stability in 2025.
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