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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Palantir Stock Soared 100% in 2025 to Hit a Record High in July. History Says This Will Happen Next.
Key Points Palantir Technologies is a recognized leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning platforms. The company's revenue growth has accelerated in seven straight quarters as demand for AIP has intensified. Palantir recently traded at 123 times sales, making it the most expensive stock in the S&P 500 by a long shot. 10 stocks we like better than Palantir Technologies › Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock had rocketed more than 100% year to date, as of July 17, reaching a new record high of $154 per share. That brought its total return to 1,680% since the November 2022 launch of ChatGPT, the application widely credited with popularizing generative artificial intelligence (AI). Here's what investors should know about Palantir and what history says the stock will do next. Palantir has a unique ability to help customers operationalize artificial intelligence Palantir develops analytics platforms that help businesses make sense of complex data. The company says its key differentiator is an ontology-based software architecture. An ontology is a framework that links digital information to real-world assets to uncover cause-and-effect relationships that improve decision-making. Palantir's artificial intelligence platform (AIP) enhances its core data operations platforms with support for large language models and natural language processing. In other words, AIP lets users apply generative AI to their operations. Management says the product is uniquely positioned to help customers operationalize AI, meaning the software can move prototypes to production more effectively than other solutions. Several Wall Street analysts have echoed that opinion. Forrester Research recently ranked Palantir as a leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning platforms, awarding AIP higher scores than products from Alphabet's Google and Microsoft. "Palantir is quietly becoming one of the largest players in this market," wrote analyst Mike Gualtieri. Palantir reported strong first-quarter financial results. Revenue rose 39% to $884 million, the seventh straight acceleration, due to particularly strong sales growth in the government segment. Non-GAAP earnings rose 62% to $0.13 per diluted share. Management cited demand for its artificial intelligence platform as a key driver of its strong performance. Looking ahead, Wall Street estimates revenue will increase 38% to $939 million and non-GAAP earnings will increase 33% to $0.12 per diluted share when the company announces second-quarter financial results after market close on Aug. 4. But Mizuho analysts, led by Gregg Moskowitz, think Palantir has a good shot at accelerating revenue growth once again. History says Palantir stock could eventually decline more than 80% Palantir recently traded at 123 times sales, making it the most expensive stock in the S&P 500 by a wide margin. The next closest company is Texas Pacific Land at 31 times sales. That means Palantir shares could fall 74% and still be the most expensive stock in the S&P 500. Moreover, very few companies have achieved a similar valuation at any point in the last two decades. I reviewed more than 50 software stocks and found only six others that hit multiples above 100 times sales during that period. All of them eventually fell sharply, as detailed below: Snowflake traded at 183 times sales in December 2020. The stock eventually fell 72%. Zoom Communications traded at 124 times sales in October 2020. The stock eventually fell 90%. Cloudflare traded at 114 times sales in November 2021. The stock eventually fell 83%. SoundHound AI traded at 111 times sales in December 2024. The stock eventually fell 70%. SentinelOne traded at 106 times sales in September 2021. The stock eventually fell 82%. Bill Holdings traded at 103 times sales in September 2021. That stock eventually fell 87%. To summarize, only six software companies (excluding Palantir) achieved valuations above 100 times sales in the last two decades, and their stocks eventually declined by an average of 81%. Moreover, none of those six stocks have yet reached a new record high, and they're still down by an average of 58% today. Here's what that implies about Palantir. The stock traded at $154 per share when it reached its peak valuation of 123 times sales on July 17, 2025. Its price will eventually drop 81% to approximately $30 per share if its performance matches the historical average. As a caveat, past performance doesn't guarantee future results, so Palantir's share price isn't obligated to decline. But there's no denying the stock is very expensive, meaning the risk-reward ratio is skewed to the downside. Investors should think carefully before buying Palantir at current prices. I think it would be prudent to wait for a better entry point. Should you buy stock in Palantir Technologies right now? 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Trevor Jennewine has positions in Palantir Technologies. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Bill Holdings, Cloudflare, Microsoft, Palantir Technologies, SentinelOne, Snowflake, and Zoom Communications. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Palantir Stock Soared 100% in 2025 to Hit a Record High in July. History Says This Will Happen Next. was originally published by The Motley Fool Sign in to access your portfolio
India.com
18 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Baramulla MP Er Rashid Gets Limited Custody Parole To Attend Parliament, His Party Cries Foul Over ‘Harsh Conditions'
New Delhi: A Special NIA Court in Delhi allowed Engineer Rashid, the jailed Member of Parliament from Baramulla and president of the Awami Itihaad Party (AIP), to attend the ongoing Lok Sabha session from July 24 to August 4, 2025. The permission, however, comes wrapped in tight restrictions. He will remain under constant watch, escorted daily from Tihar Jail to Parliament and back, with no access to mobile phones, no contact with the media and no communication with anyone outside the House. His physical presence will be permitted inside Parliament only during session hours. Once proceedings end, he will be sent straight back to jail, even if it means late hours. The court has directed that every rupee of travel, security and related arrangements must be paid by Rashid himself. This development sparked reactions from his party. AIP's chief spokesperson Inam un-Nabi expressed a mix of relief and anger. The decision, he said, gives the impression of a reluctant nod rather than recognition of a democratic mandate. 'Yes, he is allowed to attend (Parliament's proceedings). But why only for 12 days? Why should he pay for it all himself? These terms are not only strict, but designed to humiliate,' he said, speaking from Srinagar. He also questioned the 'inconsistency' in the court's approach. 'This is the same judge who earlier gave him interim bail during elections. He was even allowed an extension to continue campaigning. What changed now? Why has the court drawn a line suddenly and so narrowly?' he asked. The party is now planning its next move. According to Inam, the AIP's legal team is preparing to approach the Delhi High Court, challenging what they call a discriminatory parole order. The party argues that a serving MP, duly elected by the people, should be able to participate in the House without punitive conditions that 'reduce his role to a token gesture'. 'We are not asking for privileges. We are asking for fairness. A man who won from jail and who represents lakhs of people should not be shackled in silence inside the very Parliament he was elected to enter,' Inam said. A former MLA and vocal critic of both mainstream and separatist politics in Kashmir, Engineer Rashid has remained behind bars since 2019 under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act or UAPA, linked to a terror funding case. Despite his imprisonment, he contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and won Baramulla with a stunning margin, defeating high-profile candidates – including J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Since his victory, public pressure has been growing for his release or at least his presence in Parliament. The court's recent order answers that call partially. But for the AIP and many in Kashmir, the relief is thin and the restrictions speak louder than the permission. As the Monsoon Session of the Parliament is going on, Rashid may step into the Lok Sabha but not as a free man. Each day, his route will trace the same path: from the iron gates of Tihar to the echoing halls of the Lok Sabha and back again, under guard and silence.
Business Insider
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
‘A Make or Break Moment,' Says Top Investor About Palantir Stock
Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR) stock continues to spark debate among investors. While the company is delivering impressive results, driven by a rapidly expanding client base across both public and private sectors, its soaring valuation has raised eyebrows. PLTR now trades at multiples more than 10–20× above typical software peers, prompting questions about how much higher it can realistically go. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. That kind of meteoric rise places investors in a tricky predicament – one can admire the company's trajectory yet hesitate to buy in at such elevated levels. Top investor James Foord articulates this tension well, noting that while Palantir's story remains compelling, the narrative could shift dramatically if upcoming earnings fail to meet the market's lofty expectations. 'Stories and sentiment can change, and the next earnings could be the catalyst for this,' explains the 5-star investor, who ranks among the top 2% of TipRanks' stock pros. Yet, for now, the prevailing sentiment remains optimistic. Foord doesn't necessarily foresee an imminent drop. Instead, he emphasizes the market's broader enthusiasm around Palantir and argues that the company could eventually be crowned a member of the 'Magnificent 7' tech elite. Foord attributes much of Palantir's rise to a potent combination of factors: 'larger-than-life' leadership, a promising tech stack, and the broader AI boom that has fueled investor excitement across the sector. As Morgan Housel famously put it, 'the best story wins,' and Palantir is a textbook case. Its secretive government contracts, ambitious AI platform (AIP), and aura of mystery give the stock an almost mythic appeal. But that same opacity is a double-edged sword. If AIP's value is overestimated or rivals catch up, the story could unravel quickly, especially as operating margins, currently around 44%, may already be peaking. Even a modest slip in profitability could shake investor confidence. Is now a good time to invest in Palantir stock? Foord believes the upside outweighs the risk, despite acknowledging the high-stakes nature of the bet. 'The big upside potential is taking center stage, but there's also a big downfall potential for Palantir if the AI darling falls out of favor,' he concludes, while maintaining his Buy rating on the stock. (To watch Foord's track record, click here) Meanwhile, Wall Street is taking a more cautious stance. With 10 Hold ratings, 3 Buys, and 3 Sells, analysts give PLTR a consensus Hold (i.e. Neutral) rating. Moreover, the average 12-month price target of $104.85 suggests a potential downside of ~32% from current levels. (See ) To find good ideas for stocks trading at attractive valuations, visit TipRanks' Best Stocks to Buy, a tool that unites all of TipRanks' equity insights.
Dominion Post
4 days ago
- Business
- Dominion Post
MGW on pace to soar past 14,000 enplanements in 2025
MORGANTOWN — 7,302 enplanements in six months. That's 7,302 paying customers boarding aircraft at the Morgantown Municipal Airport between Jan. 1 and June 30. To get some perspective on the impact new Essential Air Service carrier SkyWest Airlines has had since taking over for Southern Airways Express in December, consider the enplanement number this time last year was about 3,600. For all of 2024, the count was just over 7,700 — a good year by recent standards, as it marked just the second time in a decade the airport surpassed 7,300. This year, the state's only city-owned airport is on pace to fly past 14,000. And they're just getting warmed up. 'When SkyWest presented their service to us, they felt that they would be able to get close to 20,000 passengers a year,' Airport Director Jon Vrabel said. 'They didn't think it would happen maybe the first year, but possibly starting in years two and three.' For small airports, enplanement numbers mean big money. In basic terms, falling short of 10,000 enplanements – as MGW has done each year since 2011 — has traditionally slashed the amount of the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program dollars received from $1 million to $150,000 annually. AIP funds are capital improvement and infrastructure dollars, making them critical for airports looking at expensive facility upgrades, like, for example, the $60-million-plus runway extension project underway at MGW. Consistently missing out on those AIP funds was heavy on the collective mind of the selection committee this time last year as it considered staying with Southern Airways — the city's EAS carrier since 2016 — or taking off in a different direction. Essential Air Service, or EAS, is a federal subsidy provided directly to carriers to offset the cost of rural operations and ensure air service in smaller communities. 'It is impossible to be productive in today's world and stay where we're at,' former City Manager Kim Haws said at the time. 'I feel very strongly that we need to move forward and increase, not only enplanements, but the speed with which we are attempting to extend the runway.' It certainly appears as if the first box has been checked, which should help with the second. The project to extend the MGW runway by 1,001 feet to 6,200 feet is expected to conclude sometime between 2028 and 2030, depending on the flow of funding. When it meets Tuesday, Morgantown City Council will consider receipt of a $9.5-million grant from the FAA for construction of Phase 5 and the design of Phase 6 of the project. In order to accept the grant, the city must provide a $500,000 local match. Once complete, the extension will allow MGW to step up in terms of the variety of aircraft it can accommodate. It will also allow its own carrier to fully utilize the 50-seat Bombardier CRJ200 jets that make up the bulk of its fleet. 'The runway length here limits how many passengers they can carry on the Chicago flight. So, that's been restricted down to somewhere between 32 and 40. During the summer, it's down around 32 and it's up in the 40s in the winter,' Vrabel said, explaining the calculation comes down to weight and air density. 'In the summer, the air is thinner and the airplane doesn't perform as well. So it needs more runway to get off the ground with the same amount of weight,' he said. SkyWest offers daily flights from Morgantown to Dulles International Airport, in Virginia, and Chicago O'Hare International Airport. 'They're just a very professional company. We see that across the board with them and they've been great to work with; easy to work with. They conduct business very much like all the major carriers do,' Vrabel said of SkyWest. A representative of the carrier said the support is appreciated. 'The Morgantown community has shown incredible support for their local air service since the first United Express flights, operated by Skywest, began last December. We are pleased that so many people have taken advantage of flights to both Chicago and Washington, D.C., and the community is continuing to utilize and enjoy SkyWest's reliable, convenient travel options for Morgantown travelers.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks the U.S. Government Wants to Support
Key Points Fast-growing Palantir is quickly becoming a critical government contractor with an expanding footprint. is marching toward profitability and is looking to mimic the Palantir success story. 10 stocks we like better than Palantir Technologies › You may not even realize how much artificial intelligence (AI) has already infiltrated daily lives -- voice assistants on smartphones, personalized recommendations when you shop online or watch a video, personalized ads, auto tagging on photos, smart home devices and AI-powered customer service bots -- and that just scratches the surface. AI is already everywhere and it's going to get even more ubiquitous. But you may not realize that AI is also deeply embedded in the U.S. government. And it's working with several companies on critical projects to increase the use of AI in the federal workspace. In particular, let's look at Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) and (NYSE: BBAI) as two ways to invest in the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the federal government. Palantir Technologies Palantir is clearly the biggest name when you think about AI and the federal government because of the dynamic growth in the company's stock over the last few quarters. Palantir stock is up 414% in the last 12 months and nearly 90% in 2025 alone. Just a year ago, you could buy this company's stock for less than $22 per share. Palantir's growth is tied to the release of its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), which incorporates large language models into Palantir's Gotham and Foundry platforms that are geared toward government and commercial clients, respectively. By using generative AI in Palantir's already powerful platforms, customers are able to craft detailed prompts to command Palantir to provide insights from numerous data points to help users make real-time decisions. That's also incredibly important in battlefield situations, as Palantir can take information from hundreds of satellites and give commanders information that they need to accomplish objectives and keep troops out of harm's way. Palantir is also reportedly expanding its government role beyond the military -- working with the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Health and Human Services, and possibly the Social Security Administration and the Internal Revenue Service in order to create a centralized government database. While that's controversial in its own right, it's an objective that Elon Musk had when he was heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). That work is continuing even though Musk is out of the administration. To be sure, Palantir has an insane valuation, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 617 and a forward P/E of 250. That alone is enough to scare off a lot of investors. But I'm convinced that Palantir is a revolutionary stock with a long road ahead of it, which is why it's still a buy for me. also works with the Pentagon and intelligence agencies, but not to the same extent as Palantir. But is a name to watch. And there's plenty of growth to be had with this stock should the government contracts continue and expand. Its contracts include a $13.2 million award issued in March for the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff. The contract calls for to modernize and maintain the Orion Decision Support Platform that is used by the Joint Chiefs office to provide analytics and automated force management capabilities to the Department of Defense. The company also won a $165 million contract that began late last year to modernize U.S. Army systems with integrated, data-driving force management platforms. Those are significant contracts for a company that reported only $34.8 million in revenue in the first quarter of 2025. And while the company's revenue growth is only 5% on a year-over-year basis, it now has a backlog of $385 million in contracts. Perhaps more significantly, is marching steadily toward profitability. The company reported a loss of $62 million in the first quarter, which was much improved from the $127.8 million loss it posted in the first quarter of 2024. In addition, issued guidance for full-year revenue between $160 million and $180 million, versus full-year revenue of $158.2 million in 2024. If you are looking for the next Palantir, may be it. As it's still in the red, the company doesn't have a P/E ratio, but its price-to-sales ratio is just over 10 -- which is much more appealing than Palantir's P/S ratio of 113.5. Should you invest $1,000 in Palantir Technologies right now? Before you buy stock in Palantir Technologies, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Palantir Technologies wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $679,653!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,046,308!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,060% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 179% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 15, 2025 Patrick Sanders has positions in Palantir Technologies. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Palantir Technologies. 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