Palantir Q3 2024 Financial Overview
Palantir Q3 2024 Financial Overview
Analyst High
Analyst High (80)
(80)
4.0 B 80.0 0.0
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in similar economic markets.
Executive Summary
Palantir Technologies, a leading artificial intelligence and data analytics company, has established itself as a pivotal player in both
government and commercial sectors, with particularly strong presence in the United States.
The company has demonstrated remarkable financial performance, reporting a 30% year-over-year revenue growth in Q3 2024,
with U.S. business surging 44%. Operating with impressive 81.1% gross margins and no debt, Palantir maintains a robust financial
position that has earned it inclusion in the S&P 500. The company's customer base has expanded significantly to 629 clients,
representing a 39% increase, while maintaining an adjusted operating margin of 38%.
Palantir's strategic positioning is strengthened by its established relationships with government agencies, evidenced by a recent
$400.7M U.S. Army contract. The company has formed notable partnerships, including a strategic alliance with Anduril Industries to
enhance AI capabilities in national security applications. Wedbush analysts have identified Palantir as a potential major player
comparable to Oracle over the next decade, particularly in the U.S. commercial sector.
However, investors should note several risk factors. The company faces high valuation multiples compared to peers, significant
customer concentration with top three clients accounting for 18% of 2023 revenue, and potential challenges from intense
competition in the AI market. Regulatory concerns regarding data privacy and AI ethics, along with possible changes in government
spending priorities, pose additional risks.
Looking ahead, Palantir has raised its full-year revenue guidance to $2.807 billion, indicating a 26% growth rate. The company's
expansion into new commercial sectors and international markets, coupled with growing demand for AI solutions across industries,
positions it favorably for continued growth, despite economic uncertainties affecting software spending.
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Valuation
Reporting Date 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Period Ending 31/12 31/12 31/12 31/12 31/12
Capitalization 36.5B 13.4B 37.4B 175.8B 175.8B
P/E Ratio -71.2 -23.8 253.6 187.3 147.7
Div. Yield 0 0 0 0 -
Capitalization / Revenue 25.5 7.30 17.6 62.6 50.7
EV / Revenue 23.9 6.08 16.2 61.1 49.4
EV / EBITDA -62.5 -60.7 497.8 157.6 123.2
EV / FCF -73.1 -28.8 -3,307 - -
FCF Yield 0.58 1.48 1.27 - -
Price / Book 16.2 5.60 11.7 39.1 -
- Forecast
Analyst Projections:
Analyst EPS Forecasts Latest Ratings
Period Average YoY Forward # of Date Analyst Rating Target
Ending Growth P/E Analysts
Dec 12, 24 Baird $70.00
2024 0.41 51.8% 187.3x 21
Nov 5, 24 D.A. Davidson $47.00
2025 0.52 25.2% 147.7x 21
Nov 5, 24 William Blair 20% downside
2026 0.64 19.8% 120.2x 12
Oct 29, 24 RBC Capital $9.00
Markets
EPS Revisions Q4 2024 Sep 12, 24 Citi Research $30.00
0.12 Aug 6, 24 Deutsche Bank $21.00
Aug 6, 24 D.A. Davidson $28.00
0.11
Aug 6, 24 Citi Research $28.00
0.1 Jun 21, 24 Unnamed firm $20.00
0.09
0.08
0.07
2024-01-30 2024-08-05 2024-11-05 2024-12-12
The chart above depicts the trend in analyst earnings per share (EPS)
forecasts for the upcoming quarter. Analysts have increased this quarter's
expectations by 37.4% for EPS from $0.08 per share to $0.11 per share
over the last 12 months. The company is expected to report earnings for
Q4, 2024, on February 12, 2025.
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Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR) Pro Research
Y LTM Financials:
Income Tax
Income Tax ($27.0M)
($27.0M)
Cost of
Cost of Goods
Goods ($500.1M)
($500.1M) R&D ($445.7M)
R&D ($445.7M)
Net Profit
Net Profit ($476.6M)
($476.6M)
Commercial ($1.2B)
Commercial ($1.2B)
Revenue ($2.6B)
Revenue ($2.6B) SG&A ($1.3B)
SG&A ($1.3B)
Gross Profit
Gross Profit ($2.1B)
($2.1B)
Govt Op
Govt Op Segment
Segment ($1.4B)
($1.4B)
Operating Profit
Operating Profit ($365.2M)
($365.2M)
* Revenue segments are based on data * Income Statement is based on LTM data
from 2023-09-30 to 2024-09-30 from 2023-09-30 to 2024-09-30
Balance Sheet
Net Income, EPS, Shares
Date 2020 2021 2022 2023 LTM
EPS Net Income Shares Outstanding
Total Current 2,257 2,863 3,041 4,138 5,352
Assets
Total Assets 2,690 3,247 3,461 4,522 5,768 150.0 M
0.0 M
0.2
0.0
2.7 B
2.4 B
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Q Q3 Financials
Income Tax
Income Tax ($7.8M)
($7.8M)
Cost of
Cost of Goods
Goods ($146.6M)
($146.6M) R&D ($117.6M)
R&D ($117.6M)
Net Profit
Net Profit ($143.5M)
($143.5M)
Commercial ($317.0M)
Commercial ($317.0M)
Revenue ($725.5M)
Revenue ($725.5M) SG&A ($348.2M)
SG&A ($348.2M)
Gross Profit
Gross Profit ($578.9M)
($578.9M)
Gov't Op
Gov't Op Segment
Segment ($408.0M)
($408.0M)
Operating Profit
Operating Profit ($113.1M)
($113.1M)
* Revenue segments are based on data * Income Statement is based on LTM data
from 2024-09-30 from 2024-09-30
Balance Sheet
Net Income, EPS, Shares
Date Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024
EPS Net Income Shares Outstanding
Total Current 3,809 4,138 4,436 4,773 5,352
Assets
Total Assets 4,193 4,522 4,807 5,191 5,768 100.0 M 0.1 2.6 B
Total Equity 3,271 3,561 3,861 4,137 4,591 -400.0 M -0.1 0.4 B
*In millions, except number of shares, which are reflected in thousands, 0.0 0.5
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Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR) Pro Research
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Strong AI capabilities and expertise in data High valuation compared to peers
integration Customer concentration risk with top three
Established relationships with government agencies customers accounting for 18% of 2023 revenue
Robust financial position with high margins and no Inconsistent revenue recognition from government
debt contracts
Proven ability to secure large-scale contracts Significant founder control that could exceed
49.9999% in certain scenarios
Opportunities Threats
Growing demand for AI solutions across industries Intense competition in the AI and data analytics
Expansion into new commercial sectors and market
international markets Potential changes in government spending priorities
Potential for upselling and cross-selling to existing Economic uncertainties affecting software spending
customers Regulatory challenges related to data privacy and AI
Increasing focus on data security and privacy driving ethics
demand for Palantir's solutions
Pro Tips
Tips that distill complex financial data into concise, actionable investment insights.
Net income is expected to grow this year Trading at a high earnings multiple
12 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the Stock price movements are quite volatile
upcoming period
Trading at a high EBIT valuation multiple
Impressive gross profit margins
Trading at a high EBITDA valuation multiple
Cash flows can sufficiently cover interest payments
Trading at a high revenue valuation multiple
High return over the last year
Trading at a high Price / Book multiple
Liquid assets exceed short term obligations
Strong return over the last month Operates with a moderate level of debt
Strong return over the last three months Does not pay a dividend to shareholders
Analysts predict the company will be profitable this year
Profitable over the last twelve months
Large price uptick over the last six months
High return over the last decade
Strong return over the last five years
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Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR) Pro Research
Strong Buy
The Moving Average Score is based on various moving averages, both simple and exponential, with ranges from 5 to 200.
The Technical Score is calculated based on key technical indicators, including RSI, Stochastic, MACD, Williams %R, CCI, ATR, Highs/Lows, Ultimate Oscillator, ROC, and
Bull/Bear Power, among others.
Peer Benchmarks:
Market and Yield Metrics Financial Statement Metrics
Metric PLTR AI RAMP Metric PLTR AI RAMP
Market Cap 175.8B $4.6B $2.0B Revenue $2.6B $346.5M $707.2M
Price % of 52 Week 91.0% 78.3% 71.5% Gross Profit 2.1B 206.9M 511.5M
High
Operating Income $365.2M -$312.7M $10.6M
Div Yield 0% 0% 0%
Gross Profit Margin 81.1 59.7 72.3
Beta 2.87 1.99 0.97
Net Income to $476.6M -$274.4M $1.4M
1 Year Return 349.5% 22.9% -19.4% Common
ROE 12.4 -31.0 0.16
Growth Metrics
ROI 7.52 -21.8 0.90
Metric PLTR AI RAMP ROA 9.80 -25.9 0.24
Revenue Growth 24.5% 21.7% 13.8% Total Assets 5.8B $1.0B $1.2B
Revenue CAGR (5y) 30.2% 27.7% 18.2% Total Debt 254.9 $5.5M $39.0M
Net Income Growth 223.5% -4.61% 104.9%
Valuation Metrics
Net Income CAGR -59.0%
(5y)
Metric PLTR AI RAMP
Revenue Forecast 22.7% 33.1% 13.0%
CAGR (5y) P/E Ratio (LTM) 368.9 -16.6 1,379
Net Income Forecast PEG Ratio 1.94 -4.86 13.2
CAGR (5y) 57.8% 89.8%
Price / Book 39.1 5.30 2.14
Price / LTM Sales 66.4 13.1 2.82
Analyst Upside -46.2% 12.6% 30.6%
Fair Value Upside -47.7% -13.0% 28.7%
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Palantir reported a 30% year-over-year revenue growth Adjusted operating margin improved to 38%, with
for Q3 2024, driven by increased AI demand. customer count rising to 629, a 39% increase.
U.S. business grew by 44%, with government and Palantir was added to the S&P 500, reflecting its sustained
commercial sectors growing by 40% and 54%, profitability.
respectively.
Full-year revenue guidance raised to $2.807 billion,
indicating a 26% growth rate.
Bullish Highlights Bearish Highlights
Adjusted operating margin marked the eighth consecutive International commercial revenue contracted by 7%
quarter of expansion at 38%. sequentially.
Projections of over $1 billion in adjusted free cash flow for
2024.
Significant contract wins in government and commercial
sectors, with a total contract value of $1.1 billion, up 33%
year-over-year.
U.S. Commercial revenue guidance was raised to exceed
$687 million, indicating at least a 50% growth.
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Palantir and Anduril Form Strategic Palantir and Anduril Form Strategic
Partnership to Advance AI in National Partnership for Defense AI Training
Security December 06, 2024
December 09, 2024
Palantir Technologies and Anduril Industries announce
Palantir and Anduril announce partnership to enhance partnership to leverage defense data for AI training
U.S. government's AI capabilities in national security Partnership combines Palantir's AI platform for data
applications structuring with Anduril's defense data distribution
Partnership addresses two key challenges: data systems
readiness at tactical edge and largescale AI processing Collaboration aims to address challenges in deploying AI
for defense applications models at scale with government defense partners
Anduril's Lattice software and Menace systems will Follows Anduril's recent partnership with OpenAI for
handle edge computing and data collection, while national security missions
Palantir's AI Platform will manage cloudbased processing Anduril, founded in 2017, specializes in autonomous
Integration combines Palantir's Maven Smart System for defense solutions and tactical robotics
mission command and Anduril's Lattice platform for
edgebased autonomy Importance - 7/10 Positive
Partnership open to expansion with other industry
partners to maintain U.S. leadership in defense
technology
Importance - 7/10 Positive
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Palantir and Shield AI Partner to Advance Palantir Stock Hits Record High of $67.88
Military Autonomous Flight Technology Amid Strong Growth and Federal
December 05, 2024 Authorization
December 03, 2024
Palantir Technologies and Shield AI formed strategic
partnership to develop AIpowered autonomous flight Palantir stock reached alltime high of $67.88, reaching
capabilities for military operations $153B market cap with 286% YTD return
Partnership integrates Shield AI's Hivemind autonomous Secured FedRAMP High Authorization for handling
system with Palantir's realtime intelligence platforms sensitive U.S. Government data
including Gaia
Reported 30% YoY revenue increase, raised fullyear
Technology will enable pilotless aircraft to process both guidance to $2.807B (+26% YoY)
local sensor data and remote information sources
Announced transfer from NYSE to Nasdaq Global Select
China responded by imposing sanctions on Shield AI and Market
12 other U.S. military companies following Shield AI's
VBAT drone showcase in Taiwan Mixed analyst reactions: BofA and Wedbush raised
targets, while Argus and Jefferies downgraded on
Development follows similar partnership between Anduril valuation
Industries and OpenAI for antidrone systems, highlighting
growing AI role in U.S. military strategy Importance - 7/10 Positive
Importance - 7/10 Positive
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