Observed Signal · Nov 3, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: CNBC Technology · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Palantir Stock Sinks on Slowing U.S. Commercial Growth
Palantir Technologies reported Q3 2026 earnings that beat expectations, with adjusted EPS of $0.44 vs. $0.41 expected, and revenue of $2.31 billion vs. $2.18 billion consensus. U.S. commercial revenue more than doubled to $984 million, surpassing U.S. government revenue for the first time. However, shares fell over 7% premarket and dropped 1.65% after earnings due to slowing U.S. commercial TCV growth (11% year-over-year, down from 153% in Q2) and soft non-U.S. commercial bookings. Analysts from Piper Sandler and Goldman Sachs attributed the slowdown to shorter contract durations, while others like William Blair view growth as resilient. Despite the dip, many analysts maintain Buy ratings with price targets up to $262, citing strong recurring revenue. Separately, Apple's stock fell 1.9% after Q4 earnings missed on iPad sales and margin forecasts, citing memory costs and Siri AI rollout costs.
Palantir's earnings report shows a slowdown in TCV growth, a key forward indicator, which is significant for software/AI industry. However, it is not directly AdTech, and Apple's news is general tech, not marketing/advertising.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Palantir reported Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.44, beating the $0.41 consensus; revenue was $2.31 billion, above the $2.18 billion expected.
- U.S. commercial revenue reached $984 million, exceeding U.S. government revenue for the first time.
- Palantir's shares fell over 7% premarket and 1.65% after earnings; U.S. commercial TCV growth slowed to 11% year-over-year, down from 153% in Q2.
- Analysts from Piper Sandler, Goldman Sachs, and others note the TCV slowdown may be due to shorter contract durations; some remain bullish with price targets up to $262.
- Apple's stock fell 1.9% after Q4 earnings missed on iPad sales and margin forecasts, citing memory cost pressures and Siri AI rollout costs.
Connected Companies & Entities
11 Entities mapped“Palantir shares lost 1.65% after reporting Q3 earnings with a slowdown in U.S. commercial total contract value growth.”
“Apple's stock fell 1.9% after Q4 earnings missed on iPad sales and margin forecast.”
“A Piper Sandler note said investors will look for evidence that 11% growth in U.S. commercial TCV bookings is a fluke.”
“Goldman Sachs analysts noted Palantir attributed the slowdown to shorter contract durations.”
“William Blair analyst Louie DiPalma said...”
“Deutsche Bank: Buy, $240”
“Bank of America: Buy, $255”
“Citi: Buy, $250”
“UBS: Buy, $250”
“JPMorgan: Overweight, $262”
“Morgan Stanley: Equal-weight, $233”
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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.
Palantir Reports 96% Revenue Growth, Government Deals Drive Boom
Palantir's Q3 2026 earnings beat expectations with revenue nearly doubling to $2.31 billion (up 96% YoY) and net income more than doubling to $1.13 billion. U.S. commercial revenue surged 148% to $984 million, surpassing U.S. government revenue of $953 million for the first time, driven by enterprise AI adoption. However, the company flagged a slowdown in enterprise sales as total contract value from U.S. enterprises fell to $1.46 billion from a record $2.13 billion in Q2. CEO Alex Karp noted shorter-term trials, reflecting quicker AI adoption but higher churn risk. Palantir raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $8.53 billion, projecting U.S. commercial growth of at least 143%, and expects Q4 revenue of $2.65 billion. Despite strong results, shares dipped 3% in extended trading on sustainability concerns, while Karp reiterated calls to nationalize AI labs.
Palantir Beats Q2 Estimates; U.S. Commercial Revenue Surges
Palantir reported blowout second-quarter 2026 results, beating earnings and revenue estimates. Revenue rose 93% year-over-year to $1.94 billion and adjusted EPS was $0.41 versus $0.35 expected. U.S. commercial revenue jumped 149% to $764 million, while U.S. government revenue grew 90% to $809 million. Net income was $1.07 billion. The company raised full-year revenue guidance to $8.15 billion–$8.16 billion and said remaining U.S. commercial deal value more than doubled to $6.24 billion. Shares rose about 12% after the results.
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