David J Yvars Group lowered its position in shares of Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR – Free Report) by 87.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,525 shares of the company’s stock after selling 10,824 shares during the quarter. David J Yvars Group’s holdings in Palantir Technologies were worth $278,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Lionshead Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in Palantir Technologies by 0.4% in the 3rd quarter. Lionshead Wealth Management LLC now owns 13,130 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,395,000 after purchasing an additional 56 shares during the period. Ellenbecker Investment Group boosted its stake in shares of Palantir Technologies by 3.6% in the third quarter. Ellenbecker Investment Group now owns 1,619 shares of the company’s stock valued at $295,000 after buying an additional 57 shares during the period. Traveka Wealth LLC boosted its stake in shares of Palantir Technologies by 1.6% in the third quarter. Traveka Wealth LLC now owns 3,695 shares of the company’s stock valued at $674,000 after buying an additional 57 shares during the period. Market Street Wealth Management Advisors LLC grew its position in Palantir Technologies by 4.0% during the third quarter. Market Street Wealth Management Advisors LLC now owns 1,539 shares of the company’s stock worth $281,000 after buying an additional 59 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in Palantir Technologies by 3.4% during the 3rd quarter. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,837 shares of the company’s stock worth $335,000 after acquiring an additional 60 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 45.65% of the company’s stock.
Palantir Technologies Price Performance
PLTR stock opened at $178.96 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $426.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 426.11, a P/E/G ratio of 4.51 and a beta of 1.54. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $178.42 and a 200 day simple moving average of $171.40. Palantir Technologies Inc. has a 1 year low of $65.19 and a 1 year high of $207.52.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, insider Ryan D. Taylor sold 36,048 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.36, for a total value of $5,852,753.28. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 251,409 shares in the company, valued at $40,818,765.24. This trade represents a 12.54% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Alexander C. Karp sold 359,325 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $163.99, for a total transaction of $58,925,706.75. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 6,432,258 shares in the company, valued at $1,054,825,989.42. The trade was a 5.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 1,023,444 shares of company stock worth $167,394,629. Company insiders own 12.93% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Palantir Technologies in a report on Monday, December 29th. Cantor Fitzgerald upped their price objective on shares of Palantir Technologies from $155.00 to $198.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Raymond James Financial reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Palantir Technologies in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. Mizuho upped their price target on shares of Palantir Technologies from $165.00 to $205.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on shares of Palantir Technologies from $45.00 to $50.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $175.88.
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Key Stories Impacting Palantir Technologies
Here are the key news stories impacting Palantir Technologies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Citi upgraded PLTR to Buy and raised its price target to $235, citing an AI/commercial “supercycle” and very strong revenue outlook — a catalyst that has driven buying interest and helped justify the stock’s premium. Citi Upgrades Palantir Stock (PLTR) to Buy, Sees Explosive 80% Revenue Growth
- Positive Sentiment: Company fundamentals remain supportive: recent quarters showed revenue and EPS beats and rapid top‑line growth driven by commercial AI demand and government contracts — a key reason institutions are still adding exposure. (Background earnings coverage.)
- Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming catalyst — Palantir set Q4 / full‑year 2025 earnings for Feb. 2 (post‑market) with a webcast. The print and management commentary will likely drive short‑term volatility and could either reinforce the bullish analyst views or raise fresh concerns. Palantir Announces Date of Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Webcast
- Neutral Sentiment: High‑profile supporters (e.g., Jim Cramer coverage) and rising analyst attention help sustain momentum, but they also increase sensitivity to any near‑term disappointment. Jim Cramer Says He Believes in Palantir (PLTR)’s Management
- Negative Sentiment: Legal/IP risk: Palantir sued a small AI startup and former employees alleging trade‑secret theft and poaching; Percepta and its founders counter that the suit is an attempt to stifle competition. The dispute raises reputational and potential legal‑cost risks that can weigh on sentiment. Palantir is trying to ‘destroy’ Percepta through legal action, startup’s execs say in filing
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation and profit‑taking chatter: several pieces warn PLTR is richly valued and suggest caution or selling—these narratives increase downside risk if growth expectations slip. 3 Technology Stocks to Sell in 2026 How Concerned Should Investors Be About Palantir Stock?
Palantir Technologies Profile
Palantir Technologies is a software company that develops data integration, analytics and operational decision-making platforms for government and commercial customers. Founded in 2003 by a team that included Alex Karp and Peter Thiel, Palantir has grown into a provider of enterprise-scale software designed to help organizations integrate disparate data sources, build analytic models and drive operational workflows. The company went public in 2020 and continues to position its products around large, complex data projects where security, provenance and real-time collaboration are important.
Palantir’s product portfolio centers on a small number of core platforms.
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