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Globe and Mail
9 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
‘This is a Chaos Trade,' Says Investor About Palantir Stock
The international storm clouds have grown darker throughout 2025, with geopolitical flashpoints popping up left and right. In part due to these tensions, Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) – which touts its capabilities in the defense and security sectors – recently reached an all-time high this week. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter The company has been riding a supercharged wave of growth, demonstrated in its most recent earnings report. Record revenues and a 'Who's Who' of clientele – including NATO, Qualcomm, and a slew of others – have given investors plenty of confidence in Palantir's ability to continue growing. Of course, the big (perhaps, only) caveat when it comes to Palantir is the company's inflated valuation, which is trading at an EV/EBITDA ratio north of 700x. One investor known by the pseudonym Weebler Finance thinks that the expensive Palantir is appropriate, in no small part because it could be a safe harbor during times of turmoil. 'While Palantir appears overvalued by traditional metrics, its explosive growth trajectory could justify its high multiples if geopolitical catalysts continue,' explains the investor. Weebler points to the company's Maven Smart Systems, a central component of its defense-related AI offerings. Maven has seen its usage double in less than half a year, which the investor notes is a strong indication that sovereign nations are going to increase their engagement with Palantir. 'I believe that this exponential ramp-up reflects growing institutional dependence,' adds Weebler. 'The company is uniquely positioned to actually benefit from crisis-driven demand.' Moreover, the investor notes that Palantir's products become 'deeply wired into core workflows,' meaning that replacing the company is no easy feat. Regarding its valuation, while admittedly expensive, Weebler believes that PLTR's share price can be justified if the company can achieve 75% EBITDA growth year-over-year for 2025. Pointing out that Palantir grew by 210% in 2023 and 120% in 2024, this seems like a reasonable assumption to Weebler – especially given the situation around the world. 'Palantir is a company primly suited to thrive in times of geopolitical turbulence,' concludes Weebler Finance, who rates PLTR a Buy. (To watch Weebler Finance's track record, click here) Wall Street offers a mixed picture when it comes to Palantir. With 3 Buy, 10 Hold, and 4 Sell ratings, PLTR has a consensus Hold (i.e. Neutral) rating. Its 12-month average price target of $104.27 has a downside of ~25%. (See PLTR stock forecast) 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.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Palantir Holds Anti-Fragile Edge Amid a Geopolitical Firestorm
As 2025 emerges as a year marked by heightened global conflict and uncertainty, Palantir Technologies Inc. PLTR is demonstrating how its platforms are increasingly relevant in volatile environments. From the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Iran escalation to rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait, governments are rapidly investing in technologies that support secure, real-time decision-making under pressure. Palantir holds an antifragile edge because rising geopolitical instability amplifies demand for its AI-driven defense platforms, thus deepening integration and long-term relevance. As global conflicts intensify, its systems become more critical, reinforcing the company's strategic value and making it stronger in the face of adversity. Palantir's strength lies in its ability to offer mission-critical infrastructure and not just tools. Its Maven Smart Systems (MSS) platform, integrating AI with real-time intelligence, has seen a rapid increase in adoption, including NATO's recent selection of MSS as its Command and Control (C2) platform for all 32 member states. This underscores a broader institutional shift toward advanced, data-driven defense capabilities. In times of crisis, decision-makers are often inundated with fragmented data and evolving threats. Palantir's platforms, Gotham, Foundry and MetaConstellation, help unify and analyze this data securely, enabling informed and timely responses. Importantly, Palantir delivers sovereign and deployable AI systems, reinforcing the autonomy and operational integrity of its users. While no one welcomes conflict, the unfortunate reality of today's geopolitical landscape has led to renewed focus on resilient digital infrastructure. Palantir's deeply integrated solutions, particularly its Ontology framework, position it as a critical enabler of secure coordination and defense modernization. PLTR has surged a whopping 85% in 2025, with its stock reaching an all-time high near $145. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research With the stock trading above 200x forward P/E and 74x forward P/S ratio, far above industry averages, even optimistic analysts will acknowledge that such multiples are difficult to justify without efficient execution. As ceasefire negotiations and diplomatic resolutions begin, the 'war premium' currently embedded in PLTR's share price could dissipate as swiftly as it had emerged. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research PLTR stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its second-quarter 2025 earnings has been on the rise over the past 60 days. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. As PLTR moves higher, Lockheed Martin LMT and RTX Corporation RTX offer more grounded defense exposure. Lockheed Martin, with its massive defense contracts, provides steady cash flow and less volatility than PLTR. LMT continues to benefit from global rearmament while trading at modest earnings multiples. Similarly, RTX shines through missile systems. RTX's defense backlog, like LMT's, underscores its stability. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) : Free Stock Analysis Report RTX Corporation (RTX) : Free Stock Analysis Report Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
