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Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
‘Nothing Lasts Forever,' Says Top Investor About Palantir Stock
Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR) stock presents investors with quite a quandary. Confident Investing Starts Here: On the one hand, there is no denying that the company has delivered incredible growth over the past few years. Its revenues are skyrocketing, its margins are strong, and its list of customers continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Its share price has responded in kind, surging by over 466% over the past twelve months. And therein lies the rub, as PLTR is now trading at elevated multiples that are far and above the sector average. This leads to the question of whether all that company growth has led to enthusiasm that is a bit too optimistic. Top investor Riyado Sofian is decidedly on the fence, and is not sure which way the winds will blow. 'It's hard to decide whether to buy or sell — best to just hold it,' states the 5-star investor, who is in the top 3% of TipRanks' stock pros. Sofian outlines the bull case, describing a company that has introduced game-changing AI technology that sets the firm apart from its peers. Beyond the growing sales, profits, and customers, the investor also points out that revenues from Palantir's top 20 customers increased by 26% year-over-year, a strong indication of customer satisfaction. While the company continues to raise its guidance, it often succeeds in going well beyond these numbers, notes Sofian, and it has repeatedly 'destroyed its guidance' in previous quarters. In other words, more massive growth could be on the horizon for Palantir. 'All things considered, this is execution on an elite level — there's no denying it,' adds Sofian. And yet, judging by traditional metrics, the company is overvalued, the investor acknowledges, and its narrative as 'the most important AI company in the West' is what has powered its continuing ascent. For that reason, as long as the company's growth continues apace, PLTR should continue to rise as well. However, that is far from certain, and at a valuation of 100x its revenues, there is practically no room for error if the impressive rate starts to slow. To this point, Sofian reminds investors that nothing lasts forever. With neither a Buy nor a Sell looking particularly appealing, Sofian is splitting the difference and rating PLTR shares a Hold (i.e. Neutral). (To watch Sofian's track record, click here) That stance is echoed across Wall Street. Of the 18 analyst reviews on file, 11 say Hold, while just 3 recommend Buy and 4 suggest Sell, making PLTR a consensus Hold. The average 12-month price target sits at $101.06, implying a ~23% downside from current levels. (See PLTR stock forecast) To find good ideas for AI stocks trading at attractive valuations, visit TipRanks' Best Stocks to Buy, a tool that unites all of TipRanks' equity insights.
Hype Malaysia
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Local VFX Artist Sofyank Meets Hollywood Legend Tom Cruise; Hints At Exciting Collaboration
Malaysian visual effects (VFX) artist Mohamad Sofian, a.k.a Sofyank96, has worked with many talented stars who praised his work and talents. The content creator recently added another renowned collaborator to his portfolio – the one and only Tom Cruise. Yesterday, Sofian shared a photo of himself with the Hollywood actor from their meeting in Tokyo. Tom is currently in Japan to promote his film, 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning'. In the photo, the VFX artist is seen happily posing alongside the actor and his friend, videographer Muhammad Shaffuan. Sofian expressed his happiness in the captions, writing, 'Alhamdulillah! We did it!'. Following that post, the content creator shared a video of him meeting Tom on the red carpet. In the video, Sofian was visibly nervous about being face-to-face with the star. However, the two continue to share a few words before posing for a photo. Sofian took to the captions to thank the actor, saying he's a huge inspiration for the VFX artist. The 28-year-old also said that meeting and standing next to Tom was an honour and a lifelong dream come true. It's believed that the meeting with Tom is part of Sofian and Shaffuan's collaboration with the movie to promote the upcoming film. The creative pair have previously hinted at the meeting, sharing teasers on social media. Sofian even wrote on his social media a day before the meeting, sharing that he'll film a VFX video with the Hollywood legend. Safe to say, his plans were successful, and the video is in the works. Fans and netizens have reacted to the meeting, expressing excitement over the collaboration. Many congratulated Sofian on meeting his idol, adding they're proud of his latest achievement. Some also said they look forward to seeing Sofian and Shaffuan's video with Tom. Others said the content creator is the best example of an influencer, noting his hard work and dedication to his craft. We'd also like to congratulate Sofian and Saffuan on the collaboration, and we can't wait to see the video. 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning' is the eighth instalment of the iconic blockbuster franchise and will be released in local theatres on 22nd May 2025. Check out Sofian's meeting with Tom below: Sources: Instagram (1)(2)(3)(4)
