Palantir Technologies Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Palantir Technologies' CEO is Alex Karp, appointed in Jan 2003, has a tenure of 23.67 years. total yearly compensation is $8.62M, comprised of 12.8% salary and 87.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 2.47% of the company’s shares, worth $10.09B. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 7.1 years and 5.1 years respectively.
Key information
Alex Karp
Chief executive officer
US$8.6m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 12.78% |
| CEO tenure | 23.7yrs |
| CEO ownership | 2.5% |
| Management average tenure | 7.1yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Sep 08
Palantir Is Out Of Catalysts (Rating Downgrade)
Summary Palantir Technologies Inc. delivered a record Q2 '26, with 93% YoY revenue growth and major beats in U.S. commercial and government segments. PLTR raised FY2026 guidance substantially, but its elevated valuation (108x P/E, 50x EV/Sales) and lack of near-term catalysts create downside risk. The AI sovereignty strategy advanced with Nebius as a preferred infrastructure partner and an expanded PwC alliance, reinforcing PLTR's differentiated enterprise AI positioning. I am downgrading PLTR stock not on fundamentals but due to timing, sentiment, and valuation overhang, with technicals suggesting further downside if support breaks. I hereon share my sentiment on Palantir and why I think the risk-reward is unfavorable at current levels. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Sep 03
PLTR: AI Demand And Record Q2 Execution Will Drive Long-Term Upside
Analysts have lifted the Palantir Technologies price target from $185.70 to $191.68 as they factor in higher modeled revenue growth, stronger profit margins, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple following what several firms describe as an exceptional Q2 and reinforced AI demand. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a wide range of views on Palantir Technologies, with most firms reacting to the Q2 report and updated guidance.
Narrative Update • Aug 19
PLTR: Record AI Wins Will Likely Struggle To Justify Lofty Expectations
Palantir Technologies' fair value estimate has been raised by analysts from $96.21 to $99.77. The change reflects updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, a modestly higher discount rate, resilient profit margins and Street research that highlights what analysts describe as exceptional recent results, stronger U.S. commercial momentum and expanding AI partnerships.
New Narrative • Aug 11
The Fifty-Five Percent Margin Is A Tax Holiday, Not The Business
Palantir's Q2 2026 was genuinely extraordinary: revenue of $1.935 billion grew 93% year over year, US commercial revenue grew 149%, and the company raised full-year guidance to roughly $8.15 billion, about 82% growth. That part of the story is real and it is the reason to be interested.Analysis Article • Aug 11
Palantir Technologies' (NASDAQ:PLTR) Solid Earnings Are Supported By Other Strong Factors
Palantir Technologies Inc. ( NASDAQ:PLTR ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively...Narrative Update • Aug 04
PLTR: Surging AI Demand Will Likely Outrun Execution And Regulatory Risks
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Palantir Technologies from $90.50 to $96.21, citing higher Street price targets in the $156 to $245 range, supported by stronger recent revenue trends, record profitability, raised 2026 guidance, and ongoing traction for the company’s AI platform across U.S. commercial and government customers. Analyst Commentary Street research on Palantir Technologies has turned meaningfully more constructive in recent months, with several firms lifting price targets into a wide range from about US$80 to US$245 and, in some cases, upgrading ratings after what multiple analysts describe as exceptional quarterly results and stronger profitability.
Narrative Update • Aug 03
Palantir: Redefining Enterprise Software for the AI Era
Earlier this year, I exited my Palantir position, expecting lower prices and a potential revisit to the $107–$120 range. While I maintained that it remains a great company, the valuation and price action did not look attractive in the near/medium term, leading me to seek better opportunities elsewhere.Narrative Update • Jun 26
PLTR: Elevated AI Hype Will Likely Outrun Execution And Regulatory Setbacks
Analysts have lifted their price target on Palantir Technologies to $90.50 from $87.03 as they factor in higher assumed revenue growth, improved profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple that underpins the updated fair value estimate. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Palantir Technologies highlights a mix of optimism around its Artificial Intelligence Platform and concerns around how much of that story is already reflected in the stock.New Narrative • Jun 25
Palantir hits 52 week low.
Palantir has not stopped growing its earnings and revenue, making now an opportune time to initiate a position near its 52-week low. An effective strategy for a long-term position is to scale in across three buying increments.Analysis Article • Jun 20
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Stock Could Be 20% Overvalued Even If Growth Stays Strong
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) continues to attract attention as investors assess its position in data analytics and AI software, with the stock recently closing at $128.47 and a market value of about $308b. See our latest analysis for Palantir Technologies. Recent trading in Palantir Technologies has been choppy, with the share price down 6.5% over the past month and 14.7% over 90 days. The year to date share price return has declined 23.5%, while the three year total shareholder return...New Narrative • May 20
Palantir Will Anchor AI-Driven Growth in the Next Five Years
Palantir is evolving into the defining AI infrastructure company for the West, and its Q1 2026 results made that unmistakably clear. With U.S. revenue up 104% year over year, record deal value approaching $12B, and operational deployments like GE Aerospace’s 26% production lift and the Navy’s ShipOS cutting approval times from 200 hours to 15 seconds, Palantir is proving that AIP is not a demo—it’s the first real enterprise‑scale AI platform.
New Narrative • May 16
Palantir is strategic geopolitical asset at the intersection of AI, defense, and Western alliances.
Investment Memorandum – Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) Date: May 2026 1.
New Narrative • Mar 18
My take on Palantir
For me, the story behind this company is the following. I read Alex Carpe's book, The Philosopher in the Valley, and I loved how structured and driven he was.New Narrative • Mar 03
Analysis of Palantir Technologies: Commercial Acceleration and Financial Maturity
Palantir Technologies Inc. has evolved from a specialized government contractor into a broad-market software provider.New Narrative • Feb 24
Palantir: High-Quality AI Infrastructure, but Valuation Leaves Little Room for Error
Palantir’s story is about becoming the decision engine inside complex organisations. While it is often described as an artificial intelligence company, its real strength lies in integrating data, software, and operational workflows into systems that organisations depend on to make critical decisions.New Narrative • Feb 23
Valuation Analysis of Palantir Technologies: Growth Assumptions and Market Expectations
Palantir Technologies builds software that allows governments and large organisations to integrate, analyse, and act on complex data. It's platforms, such as Gotham for defence and intelligence and Foundry for commercial enterprises, help users make operational and strategic decisions.Analysis Article • Feb 06
Need To Know: Analysts Are Much More Bullish On Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR)
Shareholders in Palantir Technologies Inc. ( NASDAQ:PLTR ) may be thrilled to learn that the analysts have just...Narrative Update • Jan 31
Stepping Aside on Palantir
I’ve exited my Palantir position, expecting lower prices. We could revisit the 120–107 range.Narrative Update • Nov 09
Palantir Stock: AI Flywheel Is Now a Cash Machine
Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) just delivered what may be its most important quarter yet. Revenue grew 63% year-over-year to $1.18 billion , while profitability reached new highs with 40% GAAP net income margins.Narrative Update • Nov 03
Palantir: Redefining Enterprise Software for the AI Era
Palantir Did It Again! Palantir came into Q2 priced for perfection...Narrative Update • Aug 06
Palantir: Redefining Enterprise Software for the AI Era
Palantir Did It Again! Palantir came into Q2 priced for perfection...Seeking Alpha • Apr 28
Palantir Q1 Earnings Preview: Nothing Stops The AI Train
Summary I reiterate my "buy" rating for Palantir as the company reports its Q1 earnings on 5th of May, where revenue and EPS are expected to grow 35.9% and 62.9% YoY respectively. I had upgraded my rating to “buy” in March on the back of a strong Q4 FY24 earnings and since then the stock is up 25%, hugely outperforming the S&P500. The last two weeks saw some notable developments in the federal space, where NATO acquired Palantir’s Maven Smart System and it also teamed up with Google for its FedStart initiative. Despite a noisy macro backdrop, AI continues to remain a robust growth vector as is evidenced by latest earnings reports from ASML, TSMC, Google and ServiceNow. As a result, I remain optimistic that Palantir is headed higher as we enter the application phase of the AI Revolution, with a price target of $134. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$9m | US$1m | US$2b |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$763m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$571m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$5m | US$1m | US$462m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$477m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$405m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$299m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$3m | US$1m | US$210m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$147m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$48m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$256m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$5m | US$1m | -US$374m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$561m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$539m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$498m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$4m | US$1m | -US$520m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$513m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$1b |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$1b |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$1b | US$1m | -US$1b |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$1b |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$472m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$502m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$12m | US$902k | -US$588m |
Compensation vs Market: Alex's total compensation ($USD8.62M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.74M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Alex's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Alex Karp (59 yo)
23.7yrs
Tenure
US$8,623,000
Compensation
Dr. Alexander C. Karp, also known as Alex, Co-Founded Palantir Technologies, Inc. in 2003 and serves as its Chief Executive Officer since 2005 and Director since 2003. He was President at Palantir Technolo...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 23.7yrs | US$8.62m | 2.47% $ 10.1b | |
| Co-Founder | 21.7yrs | US$1.00m | 0.59% $ 2.4b | |
| CFO & Treasurer | no data | US$27.97m | 0.016% $ 63.9m | |
| CTO & Executive VP | 3.7yrs | US$1.21m | 0.19% $ 770.0m | |
| Chief Revenue Officer & Chief Legal Officer | 3.7yrs | US$27.96m | 0.0084% $ 34.4m | |
| Co-Founder & Chairman | 23.7yrs | no data | 4.09% $ 16.7b | |
| Co-Founder | 23.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | 1.5yrs | no data | 0.0024% $ 9.7m | |
| President of Palantir Canada | 7.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Head of Business Development | no data | no data | no data | |
| President of Palantir USG | no data | no data | no data | |
| Office of the CFO | no data | no data | no data |
7.1yrs
Average Tenure
43yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: PLTR's management team is seasoned and experienced (7.1 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 23.7yrs | US$8.62m | 2.47% $ 10.1b | |
| Co-Founder | 21.7yrs | US$1.00m | 0.59% $ 2.4b | |
| Co-Founder & Chairman | 23.7yrs | no data | 4.09% $ 16.7b | |
| Member of Palantir Federal Advisory Board | 4.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Member of Palantir Federal Advisory Board | 4.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 6.2yrs | US$364.89k | 0.045% $ 183.0m | |
| Independent Director | 4.3yrs | US$364.89k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 6.2yrs | US$352.39k | 0.0083% $ 33.9m | |
| Independent Director | 5.7yrs | US$352.39k | 0.0043% $ 17.7m | |
| Member of Palantir Federal Advisory Board | 3.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Member of Palantir Federal Advisory Board | 4.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Member of Palantir Federal Advisory Board | 4.5yrs | no data | no data |
5.1yrs
Average Tenure
44yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: PLTR's board of directors are considered experienced (5.1 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/09/09 04:19 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Palantir Technologies Inc. is covered by 41 analysts. 30 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| William Power | Baird |
| Mariana Perez Mora | BofA Global Research |
| Thomas Blakey | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |