Observed Signal · Jul 2, 2026 · Analyst Upgrade · Source: CNBC Investing · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
D.A. Davidson Upgrades Palantir, Calls Buy-the-Dip
D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria upgraded Palantir Technologies to a 'buy' from 'neutral', raising his price target to $175 from $115, implying about 39% upside. Palantir shares have fallen more than 29% in 2026 amid investor concern that enterprises may adopt AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic instead of Palantir’s software. Luria argued that tensions between Anthropic and the U.S. government illustrate why customers would prefer an orchestration tool like Palantir, which can swap underlying AI models with minimal disruption. The stock trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio near 71 per FactSet (well below a prior peak above 250), and shares rose over 3% after the upgrade. LSEG data shows the majority of covering analysts rate Palantir a buy or strong buy.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria upgraded Palantir to 'buy' from 'neutral'.
- Luria set a new price target of $175, up from $115, implying ~39% upside.
- Palantir shares have dropped more than 29% in 2026.
- Anthropic said the U.S. government lifted export controls on its Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models.
- Palantir trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of about 71, per FactSet.
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UBS Says Palantir Stock is a Bargain Compared to AI Software Peers
UBS has reiterated a 'buy' rating on Palantir Technologies, raising its price target by 14% to $250, implying 44% upside. Analyst Karl Keirstead attended Palantir's AIPCon event and came away more confident in the company's position as a leading AI enabler. Despite a recent stock decline due to valuation concerns, Palantir trades at 51 times expected 2027 free cash flow, which UBS considers attractive compared to peers like Snowflake and CrowdStrike. The valuation discount is attributed to fears of a growth rate peak and potential competition from model providers. UBS believes Palantir deserves a premium due to its leadership in AI, data, and defense tech.
Palantir Soars 15% Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Defense Spending
Palantir Technologies’ shares rallied about 15% for the week after a U.S. attack on Iran, as investors bet that extended geopolitical conflict would boost government defense spending. Palantir, which derives roughly 60% of revenue from government contracts, has expanded work with military and intelligence customers and last year signed a reported $10 billion pact with the U.S. Army. Wall Street analysts at Rosenblatt and Piper Sandler kept buy ratings and raised price targets, citing an improved government pipeline and alternatives to Anthropic’s Claude models. The story also noted the U.S. Department of Defense’s designation of Anthropic as a supply‑chain risk, Anthropic’s intention to challenge that decision in court, and cloud providers Amazon, Microsoft and Google saying they will continue to offer Anthropic’s products for non‑defense use. A broader rebound in software stocks helped lift Palantir and peers during the week.
Palantir Stock Falls Despite Strong Q1
Palantir reported a strong first quarter—85% year-over-year revenue growth and a Rule of 40 score of 145%—but its stock fell as investors reacted to very high forward multiples and uncertainty about valuation amid rapid AI-driven competition. FactSet shows Palantir trading at roughly 85x forward P/E and about 66x forward price-to-free-cash-flow. Analysts cited worries about soaring valuations, newer AI competitors (notably Anthropic) and limited visibility into some government contract work after Palantir shifted commercial resources to defense-related demand. UBS and Deutsche Bank analysts flagged competition and lack of US government revenue transparency as risks. Palantir said commercial revenue grew 133% to $595 million in Q1, while CTO Shyam Sankar reported accelerated usage of its Maven intelligence platform amid recent geopolitical events.
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