Palantir Stock Remains Attractive Even After a 50% Rally in August

Palantir Stock Remains Attractive Even After a 50% Rally in August

Faisal Humayun Khan

Sat, September 12, 2026 at 8:30 AM GMT+3 4 min read

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Amidst volatility, Palantir Technologies (PLTR) stock had touched 2026 lows of $106.4 in June. While there was some recovery from lows in July, the big price action came in August 2026 when Palantir reported Q2 FY26 results. The numbers were ahead of estimates, and PLTR stock surged by 50% last month.

Given the rally, is it a good time to enter PLTR stock? An essential point in this context is the fact that even with the recent surge, PLTR stock has returned, as of this writing, just under 1% in the past 52 weeks and is still in the red by about 6% year-to-date (YTD). The upside has therefore been from oversold levels and is backed by strong fundamental developments.

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On the valuation front, PLTR stock trades at a forward price-earnings ratio of 136.7. Valuations look stretched, but it's important to note that Palantir is on a high-growth trajectory, and adjusted free cash flows have been swelling. Palantir also has a technology moat that's reflected in the margin profile. A valuation premium is therefore justified, and if results continue to surprise, PLTR stock is likely to break out from the current range. Having said that, gradual accumulation makes sense on the back of volatility in AI stocks.

About Palantir Stock

Headquartered in Aventura, Florida, and founded in 2003, Palantir Technologies initially built software for the intelligence community in the United States to assist in counterterrorism investigations and operations. However, Palantir diversified by working with commercial enterprises that faced similar challenges with data.

The company's principal software platforms include Palantir Gotham, Palantir Foundry, Palantir Apollo, and the Artificial Intelligence Platform. Palantir has been on a robust growth trajectory that's backed by a steady increase in customer count. As of Q2 FY26, the company had 1,049 customers, which was higher by 24% on a year-over-year (YoY) basis.

As of FY25, Palantir had a well-balanced revenue mix with 54% coming from the government segment and 46% from customers in the commercial segment. Further, for FY25, Palantir reported 74% revenue from customers in the United States and 26% from international markets.

Amidst robust growth, Palantir has maintained a strong balance sheet with no debt and a cash buffer of $9.2 billion as of Q2 FY26. A strong balance sheet provides flexibility for aggressive investment in R&D and expanding presence in global markets.

Backed by the positive factors of healthy top-line growth and swelling cash flows, PLTR stock has surged in August 2026. However, over a six-month period, the price action has been volatile, with PLTR stock trending higher by 11%.

Strong Business Momentum

For Q2 FY25, Palantir had reported a total RPO of $2.42 billion. This swelled to $4.9 billion as of Q2 FY26. During the quarter, the company closed 220 deals of at least $1 million. This is indicative of the underlying business momentum. At the same time, the company's CEO believes that the U.S. commercial business is "just nascent." Assuming this holds true, there is ample headroom for robust top-line growth over the coming years. The valuation premium might therefore be justified.

It's also important to mention that the company's "government business remains a source of extraordinary strength with momentum across both defense and civil." With AI capabilities likely to have a significant impact on conflicts, it's likely that the government segment will continue to boost growth.

For Q2 FY26, international commercial and government revenue increased by 26% and 42%, respectively. While the U.S. business is growing at a stellar pace, international revenue has been relatively sluggish. Any growth acceleration in revenue outside the U.S. can be another catalyst for value creation.

What Do Analysts Say About PLTR Stock?

Considering the healthy growth trajectory and robust order intake, the outlook is largely positive for PLTR stock. Based on 29 analysts with coverage, PLTR stock has a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating. While 21 analysts have a "Strong Buy" rating for the stock, six have a "Hold," one has a "Moderate Sell," and one analyst has a "Strong Sell" rating.

The mean price target of $198.89 represents potential upside of 18% from current levels. Further, the most bullish price target of $255 suggests that PLTR stock could climb as much as 52% from here.

On the date of publication, Faisal Humayun Khan did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Barchart.com