- Palantir Technologies reported $1.18 billion in third-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings of 21 cents per share, beating Wall Street estimates.
- The company’s revenue rose 63% year over year, with U.S. commercial sales increasing 121% in the quarter.
- PLTR stock initially rose 7% after earnings but dropped 4.3% in after-hours trading due to high valuation concerns.
- Palantir raised its full-year revenue guidance to about $4.40 billion and increased its free cash flow forecast to $1.9 billion – $2.1 billion.
- A significant $10 billion deal with the U.S. Army and growing retail investor interest support Palantir’s ongoing business momentum.
Palantir Technologies reported strong third-quarter results on Monday, with $1.18 billion in revenue and adjusted earnings of 21 cents per share, surpassing analysts’ forecasts of $1.1 billion and 17 cents. Despite the positive report, PLTR stock fell 4.3% in after-hours trading.
Revenue grew 63% year over year, including a 121% jump in U.S. commercial sales. The company’s net income increased to $475.6 million from $143.5 million in the same period last year. The total contract value for U.S. commercial deals more than quadrupled to $1.31 billion.
Ryan Taylor, Palantir’s chief revenue and legal officer, told MarketWatch that the platform is currently delivering transformational results. David Glazer, the company’s chief financial officer and treasurer, noted this was the fourth straight quarter where U.S. commercial business surpassed government sales.
In response to the share price decline, Jake Behan, head of capital markets at Direxion, said, “At this valuation, even great numbers don’t move the needle. The bar is sky high and not an easy one to clear, even for Palantir.” The stock trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 253 times, with only 24% of analysts rating it as a buy or equivalent.
Palantir raised its full-year revenue guidance to approximately $4.40 billion, up from $4.14 billion – $4.15 billion previously. Full-year free cash flow expectations were also increased to between $1.9 billion and $2.1 billion. Fourth-quarter revenue is expected to reach about $1.33 billion, above analyst estimates of $1.19 billion.
Government sales grew 52% to $486 million in the quarter. A recent $10 billion contract with the U.S. Army is also a key factor in improving the company’s outlook. CEO Alex Karp highlighted the growing support from retail investors in an interview with MarketWatch, stating that average Americans are now very excited by the company’s progress.
Karp wrote in a shareholder letter, “Palantir has made it possible for retail investors to achieve rates of return previously limited to the most successful venture capitalists in Palo Alto. And we have done so through authentic and substantive growth.” He also told CNBC that strong companies will get stronger, while weaker ones will disappear.
The earnings report shows continued momentum driven by AI-based demand for Palantir’s platform, despite concerns over its high valuation. Shares closed Monday above $207, having opened at $10 during the company’s 2020 direct listing.
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