Palantir’s Lofty Valuation Faces Wall Street Scrutiny

Palantir Technologies Inc. has been a standout performer in 2025, with its share price surging an impressive 135 percent. This meteoric rise, however, has sparked significant caution among market analysts, who argue the stock’s valuation appears disconnected from its underlying business fundamentals. A survey reveals that of 25 covering analysts, a mere four currently recommend buying the shares, with the average price target sitting barely above the current trading level. This growing skepticism centers on one primary concern.

The central issue for experts is Palantir’s extreme valuation. Commanding a market capitalization of approximately $423 billion, the data analytics firm trades at multiples that are extraordinary, even within the high-flying technology sector. Its price-to-earnings (P/E) Read more...