Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) encountered a significant downturn in its stock price following its latest earnings report, despite witnessing unprecedented demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) products.
Investors initially drove Palantir’s stock higher in anticipation of its May 6 earnings announcement. However, the stock plummeted by 15% after the company released its earnings report. Despite a minor recovery, Palantir remains down 8% from its pre-earnings level.
Palantir’s new AI product, the Palantir Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), has been a major contributor to its commercial growth. Management highlighted that the demand for AIP has been exceptional, surpassing anything the company has previously experienced.
While Palantir’s U.S. commercial revenue increased by 40% year over year in the first quarter, the growth rate slowed compared to the previous quarter’s 70% surge. This deceleration in growth may have unnerved investors and prompted some to sell off the stock.
However, despite the stock’s decline, Palantir’s overall performance remains strong. The company reported a 21% year-over-year increase in revenue to $634 million, surpassing the high end of management’s guidance range. Additionally, management revised its 2024 revenue guidance upward.
Moreover, Palantir achieved an all-time high-profit margin of nearly 17%, demonstrating responsible management amidst its growth trajectory.
Despite these positive indicators, Palantir’s stock is still considered expensive. Its forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 66, while its price-to-sales (P/S) ratio is 22, signaling high valuation levels. This suggests that the current stock price may not offer significant upside potential for investors in the near term.
Given these valuation concerns, some investors may opt to wait for a more attractive entry point before considering Palantir as an investment opportunity.
Featured Image: Megapixl
Author Faith Yakubu 
