Palantir TechnologiesPLTRBUYOct 04, 2023Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 10, 2026. Market Open.
Executing well. Increasingly employing AI in day-to-day operations. Growing use in government/defense plus strong adoption by commercial customers.
Proving it can turn demand into profit and cashflow. Revenue grew an exceptional 85% last quarter. Valuation remains her biggest concern (roughly 40x next year's sales), leaving little room for disappointment/error. Be cautious.
The only software name he owns. Beaten down because it's put in the software bucket, plus relatively expensive compared to peers. Sometimes you have to pay up for a best-in-class asset. Last quarter's numbers blew it out of the water. Growing 80% YOY, very profitable.
Accelerating commercial revenue on top of government contracts. Helping companies adopt AI.
Only drawback is that the stock's very expensive. So there's no good valuation support, and she doesn't own it.
But nothing really wrong with the story, so she wouldn't recommend a Sell. If you liked it a month ago, nothing has changed. Pretty well positioned on defense. Fundamentals are in favour of it, so she'd hold.
For these high-beta stocks, you can't be getting nervous about them. If you don't want to stomach the high volatility, look for a more diversified solution or for a stock that's less volatile.
The contract is a validating sign for the company, but in terms of revenue it represents a small contribution to its top line. Analysts expect strong sales and earnings growth rates in the coming years, and the company has improved its profitability levels. In terms of valuation, it trades at a premium valuation (13.3X forward sales and 57.6X forward earnings) due to its high growth rates and operations in an expanding industry. Overall, it has solid market share and growth potential, but due to its high valuation there is room for multiple contraction. For a high-risk investor, seeking long-term growth, we would be comfortable adding here, however, we might expect some choppiness in the short to intermediate term.
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