
NASDAQ:PLTR
He's been in and out of this name. It's taken off during this generative AI boom. PLTR is the king of AI and machine learning. Their Gotham platform serves government clients while Foundry serves business. The total market is $120 billion. Clients are sticky, averaging 3.6 years per contract. Shares are pricey now. He targets $16.25.
In the next month or two, there's going to be some correction or consolidation. Reward/risk level here is not great. Put stops on 20-30% of your position. Once we hit the corrective phase, perhaps September-October, look to re-enter. Has legs toward the $27 level around the end of 2025. Part of the AI wave.
In spite of its recent spectacular run-up you could still start a position, especially in any sort of tech sell-off, for a very good long term hold. It is a securities services company and is at the heart of the AI discussion. It is a new company and the new CEO is well experienced and capable. If you own it you could trim some after the big gain but hold on to the rest.
Doesn't see it going north of $10, a decent runway. High concentration of customers, where 61% of revenue comes from the top 20 customers. Signing up new clients. The king for data analytics and AI. Controversy about stock options being used to attract talent, cashing those in puts a lid on stock price. Great company.
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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