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Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$198.78 +4.66 (+2.40%)
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$198.58 -0.21 (-0.10%)
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Palantir Technologies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
3
Hold
9
Buy
25

Based on 37 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Palantir Technologies in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 37 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, 24 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for PLTR.

Consensus Price Target

$198.75
-0.02% Downside
According to the 37 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Palantir Technologies, the average price target is $198.75. The highest price target for PLTR is $265.00, while the lowest price target for PLTR is $80.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.02% from the current price of $198.78.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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PLTR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/8/25 to 10/8/26
1 Month Ago
9/8/25 to 9/8/26
3 Months Ago
7/10/25 to 7/10/26
1 Year Ago
10/8/24 to 10/8/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
24 Buy rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$198.75$192.19$190.85$140.22
Forecasted Upside-0.02% Downside12.85% Upside50.52% Upside-23.61% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

PLTR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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PLTR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Palantir Technologies Stock vs. The Competition

TypePalantir TechnologiesTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.62
2.23
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-0.02% Downside643.16% Upside19.63% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/6/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/28/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral
9/23/2026
John McPeake
John McPeake
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingBuy$225.00+21.63%
9/15/2026Boost TargetBuy$220.00 ➝ $250.00+44.25%
9/11/2026Boost TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $250.00+51.06%
8/26/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
8/11/2026 Set Target$215.00+22.70%
8/4/2026 Reiterated RatingHold
8/4/2026DowngradeBuy ➝ Market Perform
8/4/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy
8/4/2026Initiated CoveragePeer Perform ➝ Buy
8/4/2026Initiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Overweight
8/4/2026DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
8/4/2026 Set Target$200.00+26.50%
8/4/2026Boost TargetOutperform$185.00 ➝ $215.00+36.17%
8/4/2026UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$200.00+59.17%
8/4/2026 Reiterated RatingUnderperform$80.00-36.33%
8/4/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$230.00+83.05%
7/31/2026Reiterated RatingUnderperform$90.00-26.04%
7/24/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
6/29/2026 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$25.50 ➝ $133.00+17.77%
6/16/2026 Initiated CoverageUnderperform
6/16/2026 DowngradeNeutral
6/16/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform
5/11/2026 Boost Target$190.00 ➝ $202.00+46.59%
5/6/2026UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$190.00+39.80%
5/1/2026DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$205.00 ➝ $151.00+4.80%
4/23/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy$175.00+14.66%
2/13/2026 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Strong-Buy
2/10/2026 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$180.00+25.93%
2/3/2026UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$200.00+35.17%
1/30/2026Lower TargetBuy$230.00 ➝ $220.00+50.08%
1/6/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$223.00+28.13%
11/12/2025 Boost TargetNeutral$128.00 ➝ $150.00-19.39%
11/4/2025 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
11/4/2025Boost TargetEqual Weight$155.00 ➝ $205.00+9.77%
11/4/2025Boost TargetBuy$215.00 ➝ $255.00+23.08%

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Should I Buy Palantir Technologies Stock? PLTR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Palantir Technologies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Palantir Technologies
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Palantir Technologies Inc.:

  • Palantir Technologies Inc. recently reported a significant earnings beat, delivering $0.41 in earnings per share compared to the consensus estimate of $0.34, while revenue surged 92.8% year-over-year to $1.94 billion, demonstrating strong operational momentum and the ability to exceed market expectations.
  • The stock is currently trading at $194.12, which is well above its 50-day moving average of $173.33 and 200-day moving average of $149.27, indicating a strong upward technical trend and sustained investor confidence in the company's growth trajectory.
  • Analyst sentiment has shifted positively, with the consensus rating improving to a Moderate Buy and the average price target rising to $195.33, reflecting growing institutional support and a view that the company's valuation is justified by its performance.
  • Palantir Technologies Inc. is expanding its market reach through strategic partnerships, such as its collaboration with Armada to deploy its Sovereign AI Operating System, which broadens its addressable market beyond traditional government software into air-gapped and sovereign infrastructure sectors.
  • Institutional investors are increasing their exposure to the stock, with funds like Venture Visionary Partners LLC raising their positions by 43.5% in the third quarter, signaling that professional money managers are accumulating shares in anticipation of continued growth.

Palantir Technologies
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Palantir Technologies Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company trades at a premium valuation with a P/E ratio of 165.91, which is significantly higher than the software sector average, leaving little room for error if growth slows or costs rise, as highlighted by concerns from investors like Michael Burry who has taken bearish positions.
  • Insider selling has been notable, with CEO Alexander Karp selling 492,348 shares in August 2026 and other executives like Shyam Sankar and Stephen Cohen also reducing their stakes, which may signal that insiders are taking advantage of elevated stock prices to lock in gains.
  • Short interest has increased, with shares shorted rising to 60,184,903 in the most recent reporting period, indicating that a portion of the market is betting against the stock's future performance and potentially creating downward pressure on the price.
  • Investors are focused on whether the company can maintain its premium multiple as costs rise and growth momentum potentially moderates, with the next earnings report being a critical test of whether the current valuation is sustainable or if a correction is likely.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a 52-week low of $106.37 and a high of $207.52, suggesting that the investment carries higher risk and that investors may face significant price swings as the market reassesses the company's long-term prospects.

PLTR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 37 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Palantir Technologies is $198.75, with a high forecast of $265.00 and a low forecast of $80.00.

37 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Palantir Technologies in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings, 24 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PLTR shares.

According to analysts, Palantir Technologies's stock has a predicted downside of -0.02% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Palantir Technologies's stock had 3 upgrades and 3 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Palantir Technologies more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for Palantir Technologies is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how PLTR compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Palantir Technologies analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/8/2026.
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