Palantir Technologies Sees Significant Growth Amid Market Challenges

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has made impressive strides in 2025, showing a year-to-date increase of 43%. This performance stands out, especially given its high valuation amid broader market pressures.

Technology stocks generally faced headwinds this year due to President Donald Trump’s tariff-related trade disputes, which have raised fears of a recession in the U.S. The Nasdaq Composite index highlights this sentiment, recovering only slightly, with a decline of over 8% year-to-date.

However, Palantir’s high valuation became a concern following the release of its first-quarter results on Monday. The stock suffered a more than 12% drop the following day, even though the company surpassed Wall Street’s sales forecasts, met earnings expectations, and raised its full-year guidance. This decline may present a buying opportunity for investors seeking long-term growth potential in Palantir.

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Growth Driven by Artificial Intelligence

Palantir built its reputation by providing analytics and software solutions primarily to U.S. intelligence and defense agencies. It is now expanding its reach into the commercial market, particularly with its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP). This platform allows businesses to integrate large language models and AI applications, enhancing operational efficiency.

The increasing adoption of AIP highlights Palantir’s ability to attract new clients while also expanding existing relationships. During the latest earnings call, management shared examples of how clients are utilizing AIP to boost productivity. Consequently, the company reported a 66% year-over-year increase in contract value during the first quarter, booking $1.5 billion in new contracts and raising its total remaining deal value (RDV) to nearly $6 billion—up 45% from the previous year.

Both RDV and total contract value growth outpaced the company’s reported revenue growth of 39%. This trend indicates Palantir is securing contracts faster than it is completing them, thanks in part to AI’s influence. Moreover, strong unit economics contributed to a 62% year-over-year increase in adjusted earnings to $0.13 per share.

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The robust demand for Palantir’s AI solutions led management to raise its 2025 revenue guidance to nearly $3.9 billion, up from a previous estimate of around $3.75 billion. This figure would reflect a 36% increase over 2024’s revenues. Given the current growth in its revenue pipeline, further guidance adjustments may occur as the year continues.

Path to a $1 Trillion Valuation

Market research firm IDC reported last year that the AI software platforms market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 41%, reaching $153 billion by 2028.

Palantir’s contract acquisition and revenue growth are outpacing this broader market trend. If we assume a conservative 40% revenue growth over the next five years, its total revenue could approach $21 billion in 2030, starting from the 2025 projections.

Currently, the stock trades at 87 times sales. Should its price-to-sales ratio contract to 50 by 2030, Palantir’s market cap could potentially reach $1 trillion based on projected sales. This would be more than triple its current valuation. Additionally, with Palantir recognized as a leading vendor in AI software platforms, there is a strong likelihood of even faster growth.

As Palantir continues to excel in the AI sector, its favorable unit economics are likely to contribute to faster revenue growth, providing a solid foundation for a valuation exceeding $1 trillion. Investors seeking growth opportunities should consider Palantir after its recent share price decline.

Is Now the Right Time to Invest in Palantir?

Before investing in Palantir Technologies, it’s important to evaluate the following:

A recent analysis highlighted a list of the 10 best stocks for investment opportunities, and Palantir was not included. Historically, stocks that made similar lists have shown remarkable returns.

For instance, an investment of $1,000 in Netflix when it made a recommendation in December 2004 could have grown to $614,911. Similarly, an investment in Nvidia from its recommendation in April 2005 could have turned into $714,958.

The total average return for this analysis has been 907%—a significant outperformance compared to the S&P 500’s 163%. Investors may want to explore these opportunities for potentially higher returns.

Harsh Chauhan has no stake in any of the mentioned stocks. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Palantir Technologies. A disclosure policy is in place.

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.