Palantir Technologies Stock To $201?

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) stock has fallen 5.8% during the past day, and is currently trading at $155.75. Our multi-factor assessment suggests that it may be time to buy more shares of PLTR stock. We have, overall, a positive view of the stock, and a price of $201 may not be out of reach. We believe there is not much to fear in PLTR stock given its overall Very Strong operating performance and financial condition. Hence, despite its Very High valuation, the stock appears Attractive but Volatile.

Below is our assessment:

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Let’s get into details of each of the assessed factors but before that, for quick background: With $370 Bil in market cap, Palantir Technologies provides software platforms that help U.S. intelligence identify hidden patterns in data and support counterterrorism investigations and operational collaboration.

[1] Valuation Looks Very High

This table highlights how PLTR is valued vs broader market. For more details see: PLTR Valuation Ratios

[2] Growth Is Very Strong

• Palantir Technologies has seen its top line grow at an average rate of 29.3% over the last 3 years
• Its revenues have grown 47% from $2.6 Bil to $3.9 Bil in the last 12 months
• Also, its quarterly revenues grew 62.8% to $1.2 Bil in the most recent quarter from $726 Mil a year ago.

This table highlights how PLTR is growing vs broader market. For more details see: PLTR Revenue Comparison

[3] Profitability Appears Very Strong

• PLTR last 12 month operating income was $850 Mil representing operating margin of 21.8%
• With cash flow margin of 46.6%, it generated nearly $1.8 Bil in operating cash flow over this period
• For the same period, PLTR generated nearly $1.1 Bil in net income, suggesting net margin of about 28.1%

This table highlights how PLTR profitability vs broader market. For more details see: PLTR Operating Income Comparison

[4] Financial Stability Looks Very Strong

• PLTR Debt was $235 Mil at the end of the most recent quarter, while its current Market Cap is $370 Bil. This implies Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.06%
• PLTR Cash (including cash equivalents) makes up $6.4 Bil of $8.1 Bil in total Assets. This yields a Cash-to-Assets Ratio of 79.3%

[5] Downturn Resilience Is Moderate

PLTR saw an impact slightly worse than the S&P 500 index during various economic downturns. We assess this based on both (a) how much the stock fell and, (b) how quickly it recovered.

2022 Inflation Shock

• PLTR stock fell 84.6% from a high of $39.00 on 27 January 2021 to $6.00 on 27 December 2022 vs. a peak-to-trough decline of 25.4% for the S&P 500.
• However, the stock fully recovered to its pre-Crisis peak by 3 October 2024
• Since then, the stock increased to a high of $207.18 on 3 November 2025 , and currently trades at $155.75

 
2020 Covid Pandemic

• PLTR stock fell 22.5% from a high of $29.05 on 25 November 2020 to $22.51 on 2 December 2020 vs. a peak-to-trough decline of 33.9% for the S&P 500.
• However, the stock fully recovered to its pre-Crisis peak by 22 January 2021

But the risk is not limited to major market crashes. Stocks fall even when markets are good – think events like earnings, business updates, outlook changes. Read PLTR Dip Buyer Analyses to see how the stock has recovered from sharp dips in the past.

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