Palantir Technologies Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 6/6
Palantir Technologies has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 78.9%, while the Software industry saw earnings growing at 24.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 25.8% per year. Palantir Technologies's return on equity is 26.8%, and it has net margins of 43.7%.
Key information
78.89%
Earnings growth rate
80.34%
EPS growth rate
| Software Industry Growth | 17.33% |
| Revenue growth rate | 25.80% |
| Return on equity | 26.80% |
| Net Margin | 43.67% |
| Next Earnings Update | 03 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 12
For Palantir To Justify Its Current Share Price, It Would Need To Increase Revenue To $42 Billion By 2030
Summary Palantir must achieve ~$42B in revenue and a 61% FCF margin by 2030 to justify its current valuation. PLTR's recent growth and widening margins are promising, but intensive integration and human capital constraints may cap scalability. The stock is technically in a downtrend; a break above the 200-day SMA is needed to turn bullish. I rate Palantir as a hold, monitoring Q2 earnings and trend reversal for potential re-evaluation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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 AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 21
Palantir Scores Large Contracts Going Into Q1'25 Reporting
Summary Palantir Technologies is expected to report strong q1'25 earnings, driven by significant new contracts in the banking, defense, and industrial markets. Reshoring manufacturing may drive the expansion of Palantir Warp Speed, a platform that can orchestrate industrial automation. The firm’s capital-light operating structure and strategic growth initiatives support stronger margins as revenue scales. Despite high valuation risks, Palantir's dominance in AI and robust growth justify the premium, with potential for further gains in defense and industrial sectors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 08
Palantir's Meltdown Is Well Deserved - Upgrade To Hold
Summary Palantir, PLTR's stock has drastically pulled back by -40.9% due to the bursting AI bubble and the macroeconomic/geopolitical uncertainties, despite its leading AI platform and minimal competition. The stock's extremely expensive valuations and exhausted buying power have also contributed to the painful selloff, with DOGE spending cuts/higher recessionary risks potentially impacting its prospects. Despite the correction, PLTR remains inflated compared to peers, with the limited near-term recovery catalysts yet deserving a Buy rating. Given the ongoing uncertainties, interested investors are advised to wait for further pullbacks to the 200 DMA/$57 ranges for an improved margin of safety. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 27
Palantir: It's Like Nvidia In 2022 (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Palantir's Q4 FY24 revenue surged 36% YoY, beating expectations by 7.6%, with FY25 revenue projected to grow above 31%, driven by AIP's 54% YoY growth. Palantir's US Commercial and Government segments saw accelerated growth, with US Commercial revenue up 64% YoY and Government revenue up 45% YoY. Despite a high valuation, Palantir's earnings are expected to grow at a 50% CAGR over the next three years, with revenue growing in the 30%+ range, justifying a premium price target of $136. With declining cost per token for inference set to explode compute demand and organizations building with AI, Palantir is at an inflection point in the AI Revolution, warranting a “buy "rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 21
Palantir: AIP Con Solidified Its Future But Too Much Upside Is Priced In
Summary Palantir has shown impressive growth, closing 660 deals worth at least $1 million and achieving a 272.61% return over the past year. Despite strong business metrics, I believe Palantir's current valuation is dangerous and could lead to significant short-term downside. Risks include high valuation, increased competition, and heavy reliance on interest income and stock-based compensation, which dilutes shareholders. While I remain long-term bullish, I wouldn't add to my position unless Palantir's share price drops significantly, ideally to around $33. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 12
Palantir: The Knife Can Fall More (Technical Analysis)
Summary Potential investors for Palantir are probably tempted to bottom fish amid the recent selloff. However, my technical analysis indicates a "falling knife" scenario. The stock price has fallen below key support levels, and I expect heightened volatility ahead by the widened Bollinger Bands. In terms of business operations, PLTR's balance of growth and profit (with a rule of 40 score of 68) could support sustainable growth. Due to these mixed signals, I recommend caution and will remain on the sidelines. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 06
Palantir Will Benefit From Government Efficiency
Summary Palantir may benefit from the Department of Government Efficiency bringing forth spending inefficiencies across government agencies, potentially driving stronger investment is Palantir's AI platforms. Palantir may also benefit from the reshoring of manufacturing operations with its Warp Speed offering and usher in Industry 4.0. I believe PLTR shares may have overshot their intrinsic value in the recent sell-off following the suggestion of reallocation of spending at the DoD. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 26
Palantir's Insane Valuations: Lessons From The Dot-Com Bubble
Summary Palantir's high growth in revenue and operating income is overshadowed by significant reliance on interest income and heavy stock-based compensation, leading to investor dilution. Insider selling at Palantir is rampant, signaling potential overvaluation, and posing headwinds to continued further upside. Valuation metrics suggest it would take 17–20 years for investors to recover their investment, highlighting the stock's excessive and irrational pricing. Drawing parallels to the Dot-Com bubble, I recommend cashing in gains and reallocating to stocks with more reasonable valuations like Alphabet, Meta, or Netflix. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 18
Palantir - 92 Times Sales Is Absurd (Rating Downgrade)
Summary Palantir stock traded at 92 times sales and 617 times GAAP earnings when this article was written. Its free cash flow was $0.51 per share in the TTM period. It would take decades for that to add up to the current stock price even if Palantir's historical 25% FCF growth rate persisted. Basically Palantir cannot pay back its investors what they are paying for it today in a reasonable timeframe. Palantir is a strong company, but it is approaching a 2000 tech bubble-like valuation. There'll probably be a major correction at some point. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 10
Palantir: A Pivotal Quarter That Changes The Whole Outlook
Summary While being the most expensive SaaS business in the market, there's a plausible narrative that Palantir may be fairly valued at a mere 30% revenue CAGR. Q4 2024 results give confidence to prior concerns of lacking customer count growth, which is a core driver of the scalability of the business. The launch and proper monetization of Palantir’s AIP product, along with its bootcamp strategy, have driven accelerated revenue growth and customer scalability. Record low customer acquisition costs and improved sales efficiency have fueled strong U.S. commercial segment growth and promising future revenue, as indicated by robust contract metrics. Palantir's growth is of extremely high quality, showcasing not only accelerating growth but also doing so while delivering margin expansion. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Palantir Technologies makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 5,224 | 2,282 | 1,816 | 584 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 4,475 | 1,625 | 1,715 | 558 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 3,896 | 1,095 | 1,713 | 586 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 3,441 | 763 | 1,625 | 559 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 3,115 | 571 | 1,554 | 533 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 2,866 | 462 | 1,481 | 508 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 2,646 | 477 | 1,335 | 446 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 2,479 | 405 | 1,292 | 434 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 2,334 | 299 | 1,273 | 425 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,225 | 210 | 1,269 | 405 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,125 | 147 | 1,285 | 377 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,045 | -48 | 1,312 | 373 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,985 | -256 | 1,319 | 361 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,906 | -374 | 1,299 | 360 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,830 | -561 | 1,279 | 362 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,744 | -539 | 1,250 | 355 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,647 | -498 | 1,246 | 378 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,542 | -520 | 1,226 | 387 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,431 | -513 | 1,274 | 397 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,328 | -1,264 | 1,591 | 617 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,205 | -1,236 | 1,466 | 593 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,093 | -1,166 | 1,353 | 561 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,000 | -1,186 | 1,187 | 542 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 901 | -472 | 761 | 304 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 811 | -502 | 741 | 294 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 743 | -588 | 771 | 306 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 595 | -598 | 744 | 285 |
Quality Earnings: PLTR has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: PLTR's current net profit margins (43.7%) are higher than last year (18.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: PLTR has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 78.9% per year.
Accelerating Growth: PLTR's earnings growth over the past year (299.8%) exceeds its 5-year average (78.9% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: PLTR earnings growth over the past year (299.8%) exceeded the Software industry 14.4%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: PLTR's Return on Equity (26.8%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/14 17:19 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/13 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| 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. 31 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 |
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| William Power | Baird |
| Yi Fu Lee | Benchmark Company |
| Mariana Perez Mora | BofA Global Research |