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PLTR·Palantir Technologies Inc.

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After Hours
High
$136.21
Open
$133.15
Market Cap
320.66B
52W High
$207.52
Low
$128.68
P. Close
$133.75
P/E
140.55
52W Low
$106.37
Fwd P/E
64.19
DailyIQ Est.
$195.08
Technical Score (1D)
50
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
69
BULLISH
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s announcement that Palantir’s software will be deployed nationwide to detect fraud in pandemic relief programs expands the company’s government footprint and signals a new revenue stream. The same announcement comes with new commercial alliances with Rackspace, SNP SE, and GNP Seguros, positioning Palantir’s platform as core infrastructure for secure AI across regulated sectors such as insurance, healthcare, and finance. These developments raise the likelihood of additional federal contracts and deepen penetration in high‑barrier markets, which could lift the company’s top‑line growth over the next 10 trading days. However, the expansion also increases Palantir’s exposure to U.S. export‑control and national‑security scrutiny, especially after its CTO warned that China’s AI models rely on unauthorized U.S. technology. That comment may prompt regulators to tighten oversight of Palantir’s data‑partnerships and could trigger mandatory self‑reporting obligations that would add compliance costs. Meanwhile, analysts have issued divergent price targets for Palantir, reflecting uncertainty about the pace of AI demand and the company’s ability to convert new contracts into sustained revenue. The upcoming Q2 earnings release on August 3 is therefore a key watch item, as guidance on revenue, margin, and the status of the SBA fraud program will clarify the company’s growth trajectory. Investors should also monitor any regulatory filings or export‑control updates that could affect Palantir’s operations in China or other sensitive markets. Finally, the company’s recent 85% year‑over‑year revenue growth and strong free‑cash‑flow margins suggest solid financial health, but the next earnings cycle will determine whether the new contracts translate into long‑term profitability.
Earnings Summary
Palantir Technologies Inc. develops advanced data‑analysis platforms, notably Gotham for intelligence agencies and Foundry for commercial enterprises, positioning it within the software‑infrastructure segment of the technology sector. In the most recent quarters, Palantir reported revenue of $1.4068 billion in Q4 2025, up from $1.1811 billion in Q3 2025, and $1.6326 billion in Q1 2026, reflecting a consistent upward trajectory; EPS rose from $0.21 in Q3 2025 to $0.25 in Q4 2025 and $0.33 in Q1 2026, each beating consensus estimates of $0.1674, $0.2344, and $0.2849 respectively, indicating a pattern of earnings beats in the last three quarters. Historically, Palantir has delivered YoY revenue growth of 84.7 % in Q1 2025, with EPS growth outpacing revenue in several periods, and has maintained a streak of beating analyst expectations in the majority of recent quarters, underscoring disciplined margin expansion. Recent news highlights a partnership with NVIDIA to deploy Nemotron open‑AI models in classified U.S. government environments, a collaboration with Zeta Global to build an enterprise AI infrastructure layer, and Amazon’s $1 billion investment in a Palantir‑style engineering unit, all of which could broaden revenue streams and accelerate contract wins; the stock has also seen institutional activity from BigBear AI, BlackRock, and a short‑seller shift from Michael Burry, suggesting evolving investor sentiment. Investors should watch for the next earnings release for guidance on revenue mix and margin trends, monitor the timing of new government contract awards and the rollout of the NVIDIA‑Palantir stack, and track institutional buying or selling activity that may signal confidence in the company’s AI‑orchestration platform. These factors will be key to assessing whether Palantir can sustain its recent growth momentum and translate partnership developments into measurable financial impact.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.10$0.17$0.24$0.31$0.38Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.35 - -
Q1'26$0.28$0.33+15.8%
Q4'25$0.23$0.25+6.7%
Q3'25$0.17$0.21+25.5%
Q2'25$0.14$0.16+15.6%
Q1'25$0.13$0.13+1.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$740M$1.1B$1.4B$1.7B$2.0BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.8B - -
Q1'26$1.6B$1.6B+4.0%
Q4'25$1.4B$1.4B+3.8%
Q3'25 - $1.2B -
Q2'25 - $1.0B -
Q1'25 - $884M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

PLTR Stock Snapshot

PLTR is currently trading at $133.79, giving Palantir Technologies Inc. a market cap of 320.66B and a P/E ratio of 140.6. Today's range spans $128.68–$136.21, with shares opening at $133.15 and moving up $0.04 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 50/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 69/100.

Over the past year PLTR has traded between $106.37 and $207.52 - the current price is +25.8% off the 52-week low and -35.5% from the high. 39 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $183.12 (range $70.00–$255.00), implying upside of +36.9%.

The technical picture for PLTR is mixed - score 50/100, HOLD, with the stock at $133.79 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) and sentiment bullish at 69/100. For a large-cap in Technology with 320.66B in capitalization The current P/E ratio stands at 140.6., this is a fairly common pre-earnings or pre-macro-event posture. Annual range: $106.37–$207.52. Neutral signals at this size often resolve sharply once a catalyst provides directional conviction.

Portfolio construction in Technology often uses large-cap names like PLTR as tactical swing positions during neutral phases: cheap enough to overweight, liquid enough to exit quickly, and large enough to provide meaningful sector beta. The current 50/100 (HOLD) at $133.79 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) and bullish sentiment (69/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $106.37–$207.52 annual range rather than a directional bet.