Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) Stock Analysis
Over the past 5 years, Palantir Technologies (PLTR) earnings per share (EPS) grew 31.6% a year, revenue grew 32.6% a year and free cash flow grew 156.0% a year, with a 10-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of -23.2%. PLTR stock trades at $186.03, a P/E of 147.6, below its historical average of 263.7. Analysts' average 12-month price target is $198.00 (+6.4%).
Palantir Technologies Inc. engineers and deploys advanced software platforms primarily for the intelligence community, supporting counterterrorism investigations and operations across the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally.
Exhibit A Growth Dossier
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 1yr | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value/Share GrowthBV/S | — | 13.1% | 64.4% | B+ |
| EPS GrowthEPS | — | 31.6% | 147.1% | B+ |
| Revenue GrowthRevenue | — | 32.6% | 78.9% | B+ |
| Cash Flow GrowthCash Flow | — | 156.0% | 96.6% | B+ |
| ROICROIC | -23.2% | 1.0% | 17.9% | F |
Exhibit B Valuation Ledger
- Current EPS
- $1.26
- Historical Avg P/E
- 263.7
- Future P/E (used for sticker price)
- Projected EPS (10yr)
- Sticker Price (10yr)
- Price for 15% Annual Return
- Expected Annual Return
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Exhibit C Raw Data (last 10 years)
| Metric | Trend | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value / ShareBV/S | -$2.45 | -$2.77 | $1.55 | $1.19 | $1.24 | $1.51 | $2.04 | $2.88 | $3.80 | |
| Basic EPSEPS | -$0.84 | -$0.82 | -$1.19 | -$0.27 | -$0.18 | $0.10 | $0.21 | $0.69 | $1.26 | |
| RevenueRevenue | $595,409,000 | $742,555,000 | $1,092,673,000 | $1,541,889,000 | $1,905,871,000 | $2,225,012,000 | $2,865,507,000 | $4,475,446,000 | $6,155,941,000 | |
| Free Cash FlowCash Flow | $-52,016,000 | $-178,311,000 | $-308,844,000 | $321,224,000 | $183,710,000 | $697,069,000 | $1,141,231,000 | $2,100,591,000 | $3,359,272,000 | |
| ROIC (%)ROIC | -69.3% | -66.6% | -54.9% | -15.6% | -5.5% | 2.9% | 5.5% | 17.9% | — |
The exact underlying data used to compute the growth rates and grades above. The highlighted TTM column is the trailing twelve months through the most recently reported quarter.
Ticker INVESTigator Price Target
Analyst Data
Price Target
Where the stock trades today vs. the range of 12-month price targets from covering analysts.
26 firms rate it — 14 buy, 9 hold, 3 sell · Most recent Oct 2026
PLTR Stock FAQ
What is PLTR's stock price target?
The average 12-month analyst price target for PLTR is $198.00, with a range of $80.00 to $265.00. That is +6.4% from the current price of $186.03.
Do analysts rate PLTR a buy?
Most rate it a buy. Of 26 firms covering Palantir Technologies, the ratings are 14 buy or strong buy, 9 hold and 3 sell or strong sell.
How fast is Palantir Technologies growing?
Annual growth rates for PLTR. EPS: 31.6% over 5 years, 147.1% over 1 year. Revenue: 32.6% over 5 years, 78.9% over 1 year. Free cash flow: 156.0% over 5 years, 96.6% over 1 year. Book value per share: 13.1% over 5 years, 64.4% over 1 year.
What is PLTR's ROIC?
Palantir Technologies' return on invested capital (ROIC) was 17.9% in fiscal 2025. Its 10-year average ROIC is -23.2%. ROIC above 10% is generally a sign of a business with a durable competitive advantage.
What is PLTR's P/E ratio?
PLTR's current P/E ratio is 147.6, compared with a historical average of 263.7. Trailing earnings per share are $1.26.
What is Palantir Technologies' market cap and stock price?
PLTR last traded at $186.03 as of October 19, 2026. Its 52-week range is $106.37 to $212.94. Palantir Technologies has a market cap of $428.00B.
Exhibit D Related Coverage
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