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Palantir Stock Investors Just Got Good News From Wall Street Analysts

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Wall Street analysts overwhelmingly view the stock as undervalued, with a median $196 target—43% above the current $137 share price—despite its 34% drop from 2026 highs. Forrester Research and IDC ranked the company as a leader in AI decisioning and procurement software, citing its ontology-driven platforms that outperform competitors in enterprise automation. Consensus earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027 surged 30%+ in a month, with analysts like Bank of America’s Mariana Perez Mora projecting 86% upside to $255, calling its AI solutions unmatched. Revenue grew 70% year-over-year in Q4—its 10th straight acceleration—with a Rule of 40 score of 127%, prompting Morgan Stanley to label it the “best fundamental story in software.” Despite strong fundamentals, the stock trades at 183x earnings, raising valuation concerns even as the AI platform market is projected to grow 38% annually through 2033.
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By Trevor Jennewine – Mar 2, 2026 at 4:12AM ESTKey PointsMost Wall Street analysts think Palantir stock is undervalued; the median target price implies 43% upside.Forrester Research and the International Data Corp. have ranked Palantir as a leader in AI decisioning software.The consensus earnings estimates for Palantir in 2026 and 2027 have been revised much higher in the last month.Palantir Technologies (PLTR +0.92%) shares have advanced 2,000% since January 2023, recording triple-digit returns in each of the last three years. But the stock has trended lower in 2026. It currently trades 34% below its record high despite the company reporting strong financial results in early February. However, Wall Street analysts covering Palantir generally think the stock is oversold. In fact, the median target price of $196 per share implies 43% upside from the current share price of $137. Moreover, several analysts have increased their forward earnings estimates substantially in the last month, reflecting greater conviction in the company. Here's the good news for Palantir shareholders. Image source: Getty Images. Palantir is a recognized leader in AI decisioning platforms Palantir develops data integration and analytics software for commercial and government customers. It also builds an adjacent artificial intelligence (AI) platform that lets developers integrate large language models into applications and workflows. Palantir's platforms revolve around a decision-making framework called an ontology, which differentiates its products from most analytics platforms. Last year, Forrester Research recognized Palantir as a leader in AI decisioning software, which automates and improves the decision-making process. Similarly, the International Data Corp. ranked the company as a leader in AI-enabled source-to-pay software, which is used to optimize decision-making related to procurement and supply chain management.

Mariana Perez Mora at Bank of America recently set Palantir with a target price of $255 per share, implying 86% upside from its current share price of $137. "We continue to see PLTR unmatched in their ability to rapidly achieve in-production solutions and provide human-machine teams with the ability to make the most informed decisions," she wrote. Going forward, Palantir has a powerful tailwind at its back.

Grand View Research estimates the AI platforms market will expand at 38% annually through 2033. Palantir's revenue growth has accelerated in 10 straight quarters Palantir reported exceptional financial results in the fourth quarter. Revenue increased 70% to $1.4 billion, the 10th straight acceleration, and non-GAAP net income increased 79% to $0.25 per diluted share. The company achieved an unprecedented and particularly impressive Rule of 40 score of 127%. Following the report, Sanjit Singh at Morgan Stanley set Palantir with a target price of $205 per share, which implies 50% upside from its current share price of $137. In a note to clients, Singh said the company was becoming the standard in enterprise AI as it delivers the best growth and profitability across public software companies. "It's hard to find a better fundamental story in software." ExpandNASDAQ: PLTRPalantir TechnologiesToday's Change(0.92%) $1.25Current Price$137.19Key Data PointsMarket Cap$328BDay's Range$133.98 - $138.0952wk Range$66.12 - $207.52Volume2.2MAvg Vol45MGross Margin82.37% Wall Street analysts have raised their forward earnings estimates Several Wall Street analysts have increased their forward earnings estimates since Palantir released its fourth-quarter report. The new consensus estimates are listed below, along with details about how the consensus estimates have changed in the last month. 2026: $1.31 per diluted share (up 30% in the last month) 2027: $1.83 per diluted share (up 31% in the last month) That is good news for shareholders. Stocks are often valued based on how quickly investors think earnings will increase in the future, so upward revisions to forward earnings estimates can lead directly to share price appreciation. However, Palantir shareholders still have something to worry about. Including the upward revisions, Wall Street expects adjusted earnings to increase at 56% annually through 2027. That makes the current valuation of 183 times adjusted earnings look very expensive. Here is the big picture: The Palantir brand is synonymous with enterprise AI, and its financial results have been nothing short of spectacular. But not even the best company in the world is worth buying at any price. Palantir trades at an extraordinarily rich valuation, which means the risk-reward profile is heavily skewed toward risk.Read NextFeb 28, 2026 •By Rick OrfordGreat News: Palantir's 115% Growth Guidance Changes EverythingFeb 26, 2026 •By Keithen DruryPalantir's Billionaire Co-Founder Just Sold These 3 Unbelievable StocksFeb 26, 2026 •By Adria CiminoDown 27%, Should You Buy the Dip on Palantir?Feb 26, 2026 •By Danny Vena, CPAPalantir Stock Investors Just Got Spectacular News from Nvidia CEO Jensen HuangFeb 25, 2026 •By John BallardWall Street Is Divided on This AI Stock. Here's Why I'm Bullish.Feb 24, 2026 •By Adam SpataccoIs Palantir Stock Overvalued or Dirt Cheap?

The Answer Might Blow Your Mind.About the AuthorTrevor Jennewine is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering technology, cryptocurrency, and investment planning. Prior to The Motley Fool, Trevor managed several pharmacies. He holds a doctor of pharmacy degree from Oregon State University, a master’s degree in business administration from Miami University, and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Miami University.TMFphoenix12X@tjennewine1Stocks MentionedPalantir TechnologiesNASDAQ: PLTR$137.19(+0.92%)+$1.25Bank of AmericaNYSE: BAC$49.83(-4.72%)-$2.47Morgan StanleyNYSE: MS$166.17(-6.38%)-$11.32Forrester ResearchNASDAQ: FORR$5.98(-1.65%)-$0.10*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.

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