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Down 30% in the Past Month, Is Now a Good Time to Buy the Dip in Palantir Stock?
By: Barchart Research | March 17, 2025
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has seen a dramatic share-price decline by roughly 30% in the past month, reversing its initial 2025 spike. It was among the most notable gainers in 2024 with a return of 341% because investors were upbeat about its artificial intelligence (AI) strengths and rising government contracts. Sentiment on PLTR turned negative in recent weeks because of overall macroeconomic concerns like rising interest rates, trade tensions, and potential decreases in U.S. federal spending.
Even with its sound fundamentals, Palantir’s valuation has come under criticism, with its valuation multiples far above its industry peers. Now investors are debating whether this pullback presents an attractive entry point for the long-term AI leader or if further downside risk is present.
About Palantir Stock
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) is an AI-driven and software-based big data analytics company that specializes in big data solutions for government agencies, organizations in the financial services sector, and healthcare organizations. It is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and it has established itself with its extremely advanced intelligence and analytics platforms. Palantir Gotham and Palantir Foundry are its flagship offerings, which are used by both the government and private sector customers for predictive analytics, security, and operational intelligence.
Palantir stocks have been extremely volatile during 2025 with the 52-week trading price ranging from $20.33 to $125.41. It peaked in early February 2025 at over $120 only to decline by 30% in the last month to its current price near $85. While it fell, Palantir is still 266% higher in the past year, beating the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 10% gain in the same period.
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One concern for investors is Palantir’s valuation. It trades at a price-earnings ratio of 244.6x on the basis of its future earnings, which is far above other enterprise software stocks. Its price-sales ratio at 65.2x and price-book ratio at 36.6x also suggest that investors have paid a premium for its growth prospects with the utilization of artificial intelligence. While the government contracts and commercial expansion of Palantir provide tailwinds for the long run, the rich valuation is worrisome, especially in the backdrop of an increasing interest rate environment.
Palantir Stock Beats Earnings, Revenue Estimates
Palantir posted Q4 2024 earnings per share of $0.03 and adjusted earnings of $0.14, above estimates for $0.11.
Quarterly revenue rose 36% year-over-year to $828 million, topping estimates. Revenue in the U.S. rose 52% year-over-year to $558 million, with commercial revenue in the U.S. rising 64% year-over-year to $214 million. U.S. government revenue rose 45% year-over-year to $343 million, illustrating Palantir’s success at winning federal contracts.
Palantir’s Q4 free cash flow was $517 million with a 63% margin, and its cash from operations was $460 million with a 56% margin. It also reported GAAP net income of $79 million with a 10% margin and adjusted net income of $341.9 million after deducting the cost of stock-based compensation.
Looking ahead, Palantir projects first quarter 2025 revenue to be $858 million to $862 million, or year-over-year growth of 30%, with $354 million to $358 million in adjusted operating income. Full-year 2025 revenue is expected to be $3.741 billion to $3.757 billion, or growth at a rate of 31%, with $1.5 billion to $1.7 billion in expected adjusted free cash flow.
What Do Analysts Anticipate for Palantir Stock?
Palantir is covered by 19 analysts who have a consensus “Hold” recommendation and an average recommendation level of 2.84, which is an improvement from 2.53 three months earlier. This improvement in sentiment is attributed to the growth in enterprise and government contracts for the company, but valuation worries and macroeconomic headwinds remain. There are highly polarized analyst opinions regarding Palantir.
The mean price target for Palantir stands at $85.11, slightly below its current trading price.
However, the price targets are highly dispersed, mirroring the doubt regarding the valuation and the sustainability of the growth at Palantir. While the highest price target is $141, representing 65% upside, the lowest price target is $18, representing 78% downside.
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Databricks Partners With Palantir to Secure AI Workflows
by Arthur McMiler March 14, 2025, 11:24 am
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Databricks, a data, analytics and artificial intelligence company, is integrating its data intelligence platform with the AI ontology system of Palantir Technologies under a strategic partnership between the two companies. The product tie-up is designed to provide customers with an open and scalable data structure for the scalable use of GenAI, machine learning and data warehousing, Databricks said.
The company added that the partnership is geared to deliver secure, real-time automated workflows with its Unity Catalog combining with Palantir’s multimodal security system through Delta Sharing. The autonomous workflows and joint engineering resulting from the partnership lowers technical barriers and operational costs, Databricks also noted.
Prior Integration Initiatives at Customers’ End
Even before the product partnership, Databricks and Palantir customers are already integrating independently the companies’ technologies for optimized performance and avoiding redundant costs, according to Rory Patterson, board chairman of Databricks Federal. “Over the past four months, we have been working with joint customers who have been amazed at how our two technologies seamlessly integrate into a unified, open, and scalable data architecture through the combination of Unity Catalog through Delta Sharing with the Palantir system,” said Patterson.
“Palantir and Databricks are aligned to deliver on our customers’ mission-critical objectives, and this partnership has already proven to accelerate those outcomes,” concurred Ted Mabrey, global head of commercial at Palantir.
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Palantir Warp Speed Accelerates, Announces Six New Customers That Are Re-Industrializing American Manufacturing
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Thu, March 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM EDT
DENVER, March 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) today announced six new customers deploying Warp Speed to accelerate on-shore manufacturing capabilities, optimize maintenance, and enable advanced fleet management. The newest Warp Speed customers include Epirus, Red Cat, Saildrone, Saronic, Ursa Major, and SNC.
"We designed Warp Speed to enable faster, safer, and more efficient production of formidable machinery that is critical to America’s leadership — from sea vessels, to drones, to propulsion systems," said Emily Nguyen, Palantir’s Head of Industrials. "Epirus, Red Cat, Saildrone, Saronic, SNC, and Ursa Major represent the most visionary leaders, technologies, and manufacturing operations — and we are extremely proud to enable the companies who share our sense of responsibility for the power of American production."
Epirus
Epirus is a cutting-edge technology company focused on overcoming the asymmetric challenges of future national security with its flagship product, Leonidas™. This software-defined, high-energy microwave platform provides unmatched counter-electronics capabilities, effectively neutralizing drone swarms and electronic threats. Epirus is using Warp Speed to scale its production and accelerate engineering innovation by enabling the rapid implementation of engineering changes into supply chain and manufacturing through end-to-end automation.
"Speed, agility, and precision are critical in delivering transformative technology at scale," said Andy Lowery, Chief Executive Officer at Epirus. "Deploying Palantir Warp Speed underscores our commitment to accelerating production capabilities and meeting increasing demand as defense transitions from a ‘1-to-1’ to a ‘1-to-many’ mindset for short-range air defense. Palantir enables us to scale intelligently by making our digital manufacturing processes both seamless and powerful—allowing us to focus on innovation and execution."
Red Cat
Red Cat is defining the future of aerial intelligence through the delivery of defense-focused drones technologies, including ISR and precision strike systems, short and medium-range reconnaissance assets, and more. Red Cat is using Warp Speed to significantly ramp the production and delivery of these assets to support critical missions across the Department of Defense.
"Our primary mission is to equip warfighters with the industry's most advanced and reliable sUAS possible," said Jeff Thompson, Red Cat CEO. "Our collaboration with Palantir and use of their Warp Speed solution provide us with the real-time insights and operational efficiencies required to scale our manufacturing and meet the increasing global demand for our Red Cat Family of Systems. Warp Speed enables us to optimize our production, supply chain, and logistics with speed and precision so we can deliver mission-critical technology to those who need it most, when they need it."
Saildrone
Saildrone designs, manufactures, and operates advanced unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) that enable mission-critical maritime domain awareness and operations — with outcomes ranging from reducing drug smuggling and human trafficking to mapping the oceanic floor for disaster preparedness. Saildrone is using Warp Speed to transform its production planning process end to end, allowing it to dynamically manage material and production schedule over its incredibly dynamic and complex operation, ranging from fleet management to purchasing and production to demand planning. Saildrone is also using Warp Speed to deploy innovative AI capabilities to its drones and customers, securely and at speed.
"As manufacturing processes grow organically in a rapidly evolving startup, numerous, disparate systems are naturally created, delivering onerous workflows that block productivity," said Richard Jenkins, CEO of Saildrone. "Warp Speed ties all these systems together with one over-arching production planning tool. It's transformational for Saildrone and our ability to rapidly scale manufacturing with minimum overhead going forwards."
Saronic
Saronic is redefining maritime superiority for the U.S. and its allies through its scaled production of autonomous surface vessels. In just 3 years, the company has brought 4 different vessel types to market and continues to ramp its ambition. Saronic is using Warp Speed to help scale its operations, starting with focus on material resource planning and engineering change management.
"At Saronic, we are focused on delivering the next generation of autonomous maritime capabilities needed to strengthen U.S. naval dominance," said Doug Lambert, Co-Founder & Head of Engineering at Saronic. "From day one, we have focused on building a manufacturing capability that ensures we can deliver our Autonomous Surface Vessels at the speed and scale our customers' missions demand. By partnering with Palantir and integrating Warp Speed into our operations, we are further accelerating our ability to bring cutting-edge maritime solutions to the fight."
SNC
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security, delivering transformative open architecture solutions across all domains. With this focus, SNC is committed to empowering customers and ensuring best-of-breed solutions every time. SNC is using Warp Speed to revolutionize program management execution through unprecedented, AI-enabled collaboration and coordination across program management, engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing while leveraging real-time historical feedback loops to allow digital continuous improvement for scalability.
"At SNC, our dedication to open architecture solutions and shared data rights accelerates innovation, providing unmatched flexibility for our customers' most critical missions," said Fatih Ozmen, CEO of SNC. "Our partnership with Palantir and the use of Warp Speed brings the same speed and adaptability to managing our most complex programs. This ensures we continue to deliver mission-critical solutions that empower our customers at the speed today's dynamic environment mandates."
Ursa Major
Ursa Major is transforming national security with its next generation propulsion systems, built through an innovative approach to design and manufacturing. Ursa Major is using Warp Speed to extend its production agility into the digital realm, allowing it to exponentially ramp up production of its solid and liquid rocket motors without compromising on safety and innovation speed.
"We have continued to deliver advanced propulsion systems across national security domains, hypersonics, and space — including multiple successful, hypersonic flights with reusability, and multiple, successful solid rocket motor flights incorporating additive manufacturing," said Dan Jablonsky, CEO of Ursa Major. "As a country, we must scale effective defense technologies and capabilities faster than the threat environment is evolving. We must aim to produce units in hours instead of days or weeks. We must provide them efficiently and at reasonable costs, and we are partnering with Palantir on Warp Speed to bring the very best in innovation to the United States' national security needs."
TITAN
The TITAN program is delivering systems capable of integrating data from space, high-altitude, aerial, and terrestrial sensors with cutting edge technologies from Palantir, L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, Anduril, Pacific Defense, SNC, Strategic Technology Consulting, and World Wide Technology. As the prime contractor on this first-ever AI-defined intelligence system, Palantir uses Warp Speed to manage system delivery, integration, and fielding. With a common Ontology integrating inputs from all subcontractors, Palantir is enabling the on-time delivery of an unprecedented, highly complex, and mission-critical asset.
"TITAN has a complex integration story that brings together technologies and subsystems from a diverse team working across multiple locations on an aggressive schedule," said Pierce Tria, Palantir’s Program Director for the TITAN Program. "Leveraging Warp Speed allows us to maintain alignment across our team and has helped us identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, integration issues, and equipment shortfalls before they impact our schedule. Warp Speed is helping us find efficiencies that will result in better systems making it to soldiers faster. These are the tools we will need to ensure programs can keep pace with emerging threats."
Since its launch, Palantir Warp Speed has delivered a series of new technological capabilities that include:
MRP Speed for faster and more accurate material resource planning. With MRP Speed, customers run network planning optimizations on a continuous basis, empowering them to place orders and shift inventory in a timely fashion to get ahead of any shortages and react to any unforeseen contingencies. Further, customers can run and compare different scenarios to understand how changes or shocks to the network impact operations and delivery timelines.
Continuous integration / continuous delivery for engineering changes. Warp Speed offers a suite of tools that bridge the gap between engineering and supply chain, between the eBOM and mBOM, between PLMs and ERPs. Customers rely on Warp Speed to rapidly and efficiently cut and roll out engineering changes to existing products as well as build out integrated delivery plans for launching news ones.
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