Overview
- In November, Palantir posted EPS of $0.21 versus $0.17 expected and revenue of $1.18 billion, up 62.8% year over year.
- Management lifted fourth-quarter guidance, projecting revenue roughly 12% above consensus and about 300 basis points of operating-margin expansion.
- Operational momentum remained strong, with Q3 U.S. commercial revenue up 121% to $397 million, a Rule-of-40 score of 114, and a 51% adjusted operating margin.
- Shares have gained about 156% year to date, closing at $194.17 and trading near the 52-week high of $207.52.
- Analysts raised price targets—DA Davidson to $215, Morgan Stanley to $205, and BofA to $255—as investors weigh AIP-driven adoption, a $618.9 million U.S. Army Vantage extension, elevated valuation, and past drawdowns.