Morgan Stanley Warns Investors on Palantir Stock Valuation Morgan Stanley has issued a nuanced warning to Palantir Technologies investors, emphasizing that while the firm maintains its equal-weight rating and $205 price target, the stock’s current valuation presents significant challenges. Despite strong recent performance, the bank’s analysis suggests Palantir’s shares are priced for perfection, and any deviation from expected outcomes could lead to a sharp decline. The firm’s note highlights that Palantir is trading at 64 times its 2027 free cash flow estimate and 38 times its 2027 sales projections. These multiples reflect a market that has already factored in years of flawless execution, yet the stock has remained relatively flat despite impressive quarterly results. In the fourth quarter, Palantir reported 70% year-over-year revenue growth, marking its 10th consecutive quarter of accelerating expansion. Management also raised its 2026 revenue guidance to 61% growth, with operating margins expanding to 57.5%. However, Morgan Stanley argues that even stronger-than-expected performance may be required for shares to move meaningfully higher in the near term. The bank’s long-term projections are more optimistic, forecasting earnings per share to rise from $0.75 in 2025 to $1.92 by 2027, with revenue growing at a 39% compound annual rate through 2030. Operating margins are expected to reach 68%, reinforcing the firm’s belief in Palantir’s potential. Yet, Morgan Stanley warns that the current valuation assumes sustained execution, and any slowdown in growth, margin compression, or cooling demand for enterprise AI solutions could undermine the stock’s appeal.#morgan_stanley #palantir_technologies #ontology_technology #u_s_intelligence_agencies #nato_allies
Why Palantir Stock Just Popped Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock surged 5% by 9:45 a.m. ET on Monday after Wedbush analyst Dan Ives reaffirmed his outperform rating for the company. Ives remains confident the stock will reach $230 within a year, which would represent a 45% gain from its current price. The analyst’s optimism is rooted in Palantir’s position as a government IT contractor specializing in artificial intelligence, with clients including the Department of Defense, the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and international defense ministries, healthcare systems, and law enforcement agencies. Ives argues that Palantir is strategically aligned with the government’s highest-priority projects, positioning it to benefit from accelerated growth in well-funded programs. Despite recent investor concerns about the AI industry’s health, Ives believes Palantir can overcome these challenges. The stock has declined over 23% since hitting an all-time high in early November but is still up 56% over the past 52 weeks. Analysts predict the company will grow earnings by 47% annually over the next five years, though its current valuation remains high. With a market capitalization of $360 billion, Palantir trades at 239 times trailing earnings, raising questions about whether its stock has already priced in future growth. The Motley Fool’s Stock Advisor team recently highlighted Palantir as one of the top stocks to avoid, citing its elevated valuation. The team’s recommendations have historically delivered strong returns, with past examples like Netflix and Nvidia generating significant gains for investors who followed their advice.#palantir_technologies #dan_ives #department_of_defense #national_institutes_of_health #centers_for_disease_control_and_prevention
Thiel's Secretive Rome Conference Draws Church Attention Peter Thiel, the U.S. billionaire venture capitalist and early supporter of President Donald Trump, has held a series of closed-door lectures in Rome exploring the concept of the Antichrist, prompting scrutiny from Catholic commentators. The invitation-only conference, which runs until Wednesday, is not open to the press, and its venue has not been publicly disclosed. Organizers, as reported in the media, indicate that participants are drawn from academia, technology, and religious circles. Thiel, a co-founder of Palantir Technologies, an AI software company with strong ties to U.S. defense and intelligence agencies, has increasingly focused on religious and philosophical ideas in recent years. Last year, he hosted a similar series of talks in San Francisco, discussing the possibility of an Antichrist emerging on the global stage. Thiel has expressed concerns that such a figure could establish a one-world government under the guise of addressing global crises like nuclear threats, AI development, or climate disasters. Thiel, 58, grew up in an Evangelical Christian family and has stated that Christianity shapes his worldview. His visit to Rome has drawn attention from the Roman Catholic Church, which, under Pope Leo, the first U.S. pontiff, has openly criticized some of Trump’s right-wing policies. Pope Leo has also warned about the dangers posed by AI. Catholic universities in Rome have denied press speculation that they might be hosting the event, and no meeting is scheduled between Thiel and Pope Leo, according to the pope’s official agenda. Catholic commentators have criticized Thiel’s views.#peter_thiel #pope_leo #roman_catholic_church #palantir_technologies #jd_vance
