Summary

• Palantir’s Q1 FY26 results confirm strong US commercial and government momentum, with rising revenue per customer and AIP adoption driving robust growth across the franchise.
• Management raised FY26 revenue guidance to 71 percent, but slower TTM acceleration and fewer mega deals suggest growth may normalize from exceptionally strong recent levels.
• Palantir’s valuation premium is compressing as earnings estimates rise, with a 98x 1-yr fwd PE still demanding but increasingly supported by improving profitability and execution.
• Higher‑for‑longer interest rates delays any multiple re‑rating catalyst due to discount rate movements.
• Technicals show PLTR consolidating within an ongoing uptrend, creating a constructive window to accumulate shares while the market waits for the next breakout.

Performance assessment

Palantir (PLTR) has lagged the overall market since my last update on the stock:

Elevator pitch

The company posted its Q1 FY26 earnings update yesterday. Here's my take:

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