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Palantir’s Surge Wobbles as Karp Rips Critics and Burry Details Put Bet

Blowout Q3 results with record bookings collide with mounting concerns over Palantir’s rich valuation.

Overview

  • Shares have fallen roughly 12%–15% since the Nov. 4 report, including a 6.5% drop Thursday to $172.14, as investors focused on premium multiples.
  • Palantir posted Q3 revenue of $1.18 billion, up 63% year over year, with net income of $475.6 million and guidance calling for $1.327–$1.331 billion in Q4 revenue.
  • Deal momentum set new highs with $2.76 billion in total contract value and 204 deals above $1 million, including 53 over $10 million, led by U.S. commercial revenue up 121% to $397 million.
  • At Yahoo Finance Invest, CEO Alex Karp labeled some critics “parasitic,” touted retail investor gains, and cautioned that large portions of AI spending may not deliver measurable value.
  • Michael Burry’s Scion disclosed put options tied to 5 million shares, later clarifying a $9.2 million cost for 50,000 contracts expiring in 2027 with a $50 strike price.