How is PLTR valued relative to the market?

PLTR currently trades at a trailing P/E of 148.13x and a forward P/E of 74.51x. The stock has a beta of 1.62, meaning it moves roughly more than the broader market on average. Valuation multiples should always be considered alongside earnings growth rate and sector context.

How profitable is PLTR?

PLTR reports a gross margin of 84.80%, an operating margin of 47.12%, a net profit margin of 49.01%. Return on equity stands at 38.10% and return on assets at 17.29%. These figures provide context for evaluating the quality and sustainability of the company's earnings relative to its peers.

What is the analyst price target for PLTR?

Based on a consensus of 27 analysts, the median price target is $205.10, the most optimistic target is $255.00, the most conservative target is $80.00. At the current price of $194.12, the median target implies 5.7% upside. Analyst targets represent 12-month price expectations and should be considered alongside technical signals and momentum data.

Which ETFs hold PLTR?

PLTR is held by 7 ETFs tracked by StockBotty. The largest allocations are in IGV (8.91%), SHLD (6.01%), XLK (3.10%). Significant ETF ownership means institutional flows in and out of these funds can influence PLTR's price action, particularly around rebalancing dates.

What is the current trend signal for PLTR?

As of the most recent session, PLTR closed at $194.12. The swing trend is positive with ADX at 62.6 (strong trend strength). Momentum is bullish and has been running for 11 days. A Golden Cross is in place. 30-day historical volatility is at 42.8%.

When was the last Trendchange signal for PLTR and what is its historical edge?

The most recent Trendchange signal for PLTR fired on 29.05.26 at $156.54. The position has been held for 8 trading days. 10-day return from entry: -13.42%. 20-day return: -13.42%. The historical edge of the signal system for PLTR is +30.3% across 18 tracked signals. The best-performing entry bucket historically is the >20% range, averaging 35.4% at 10 days and 34.2% at 60 days.

PLTR – Palantir Technologies Inc.

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Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$194.12

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▲ Long

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms uptrend – bulls in control

+30.3%

Signal Edge

Strong positive edge across 2 signals – signal has a clear statistical advantage

62.6

Trend Strength (ADX)

Strong trend – directional signals reliable

Options Signals

IV-Rank (52w)

Options are historically cheap – premium buying favored

81% / 19%

Call / Put Flow

Bullish positioning – call premium dominates options flow

Last Trendchange Signal

29.05.26

Date

Signal entry date

$156.54

Entry Price

Closing price at signal date

Days Held

Trading days since signal

-13.42%

+10d

Return after 10 trading days

-13.42%

+20d

Return after 20 trading days

-13.42%

+30d

Return after 30 trading days

-13.42%

+60d

Return after 60 trading days

Trend Overview

Trend Extended – Protect Gains Composite Score: +3 / 7

PLTR has had a strong run, but the trend shows the first clear signs of fatigue. After 11 days of positive momentum, strength is now declining while price sits 8.9 ATR above the 200-day moving average at $152.23. At this distance from long-term equilibrium, mean-reversion pressure tends to increase.

What to watch

A fresh entry does not present itself here. For those already in the trade, this is a logical zone to tighten stops, scale out partial positions, or at minimum recalibrate risk-reward.

Options Signal Highlight

HIGH Strength 12.4 Long Call 📖 View full options analysis →

PLTR Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 07.10.2026 · Close: $194.12 · ATR14: $3.09

Trend Extended – Protect Gains Composite Score: +3 / 7

What to watch

A fresh entry does not present itself here. For those already in the trade, this is a logical zone to tighten stops, scale out partial positions, or at minimum recalibrate risk-reward.

Indicator	Signal	Detail
Swing Trend	▲ Long	Primary directional bias
Momentum	▲ Up · 11d	Strength: 0.80 – Fading
Trend Strength (ADX)	62.6 – Strong	ADX38: 20.6
Volatility (HV30)	42.8% – Calm	HV90: 66.9% \| HV180: 62.2%
Vola Compression	None	Normal range
MA Structure	Golden Cross ✓	Stack: Fully aligned – bullish stack
EMA21 Distance	1.66 ATR ↑	EMA21: $181.70
GD200 Extension	8.9 ATR – Extended	GD20: 1.9 \| GD50: 3.8 \| GD100: 8.8

⚠️ Momentum Fading

Upward momentum has been running 11 days but strength is declining (0.80). The trend is intact but losing energy.

💪 Trend Strength – ADX14: 62.6 (Strong)

A strong and well-defined trend. ADX38: 20.6. Trend-following has clear edge here.

🔻 Volatility Calm

HV30: 42.8% | HV90: 66.9% | HV180: 62.2%. Short-term vol is below its 90-day average. Calmer conditions favour tighter setups.

⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish

Golden Cross in place. GD50 $173.73 above GD200 $152.23 by 14.12%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Fully aligned – bullish stack.

📈 EMA21 – Trend Accelerating

Price is pulling away from the EMA21 ($181.70) with 1.66 ATR distance and growing.

📏 Extended Move

8.9 ATR from the 200-day SMA. The trend may be maturing. Disciplined stop management becomes increasingly important.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $183.26 (1.9 ATR) | GD50: $173.73 (3.8 ATR) | GD100: $152.58 (8.8 ATR) | GD200: $152.23 (8.9 ATR). ATR14: $3.09.

Monthly Performance History

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
2020									0.00	7.08	157.21	-8.26	147.89
2021	T 50.53	-29.62	-6.13	-0.13	2.91	T 14.31	-12.18	T 19.19	-8.24	6.37	T -22.25	-6.04	-22.08
2022	-26.01	-16.55	T 12.73	-24.80	-19.18	T 7.21	11.65	-26.27	8.54	6.67	-13.29	-18.32	-65.35
2023	T 21.75	-4.39	9.88	T -7.52	T 89.07	5.43	27.84	-25.06	5.40	-6.80	34.38	-15.29	168.70
2024	-2.96	T 53.58	-7.70	-3.89	T -1.99	T 18.81	3.90	20.71	21.93	13.99	60.02	13.92	356.15
2025	T 9.71	1.41	1.17	T 39.87	13.41	3.24	21.17	1.58	T 16.12	8.39	-18.69	T 6.13	136.40
2026	-12.67	-7.15	T 0.76	-5.04	T 8.66	-27.38	-2.12	48.33	3.96	2.15			15.64

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

PLTR - Trendchange Chart

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for PLTR:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
29.05.26	$156.54	8d	-13.42%	-13.42%	-13.42%	-13.42%
12.03.26	$153.50	16d	+0.95%	-3.87%	-3.87%	-3.87%
11.12.25	$187.54	24d	+3.54%	-5.22%	-5.22%	-5.22%
19.09.25	$182.39	16d	+2.56%	-3.81%	-3.81%	-3.81%
15.04.25	$98.40	43d	+17.97%	+30.18%	+25.77%	+32.8%
27.01.25	$75.44	43d	+46.94%	+20.2%	+20.2%	+20.2%
11.06.24	$23.85	28d	+2.98%	+19.16%	+11.53%	+13.96%
06.05.24	$25.21	3d	-16.14%	-16.14%	-16.14%	+0%
06.02.24	$21.87	28d	+7%	+8.87%	+11.71%	+11.71%
11.05.23	$9.88	41d	+23.79%	+53.74%	+48.18%	+48.18%

Signal Statistics - Historical Edge

Calculated edge for PLTR: 30.3%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
>20%	2	+35.36%	+36.97%	+34.19%	+34.19%	Hold
15-20%	1	+17.97%	+30.18%	+25.77%	+32.8%	Hold
10-15%	2	+12.18%	+22.12%	+8.12%	+8.12%	Close
7-10%	1	+8.41%	+18.73%	+5.98%	+5.98%	Close
5-7%	2	+6.19%	+2.61%	+4.03%	+4.03%	Close
3-5%	1	+3.54%	-5.22%	-5.22%	-5.22%	Close
1-3%	3	+2.81%	+6.08%	+3.53%	+4.35%	Close
0-1%	1	+0.95%	-3.87%	-3.87%	-3.87%	Close
-1-0%	1	-0.2%	-12.66%	-12.66%	-12.66%	Neg
-3-1%	1	-1.63%	-2.06%	-2.06%	-2.06%	Neg
-5-3%	1	-4.66%	-4.66%	+0%	+0%	Neg
<-10%	2	-14.78%	-14.78%	-14.78%	-6.71%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 15% after 10 days

Signal data as of October 7, 2026

HIGH ALERT ● Neutral Strength: 12.4

Options Metrics

IV-Rank (52w)

Bottom 20% of the past 52 weeks – options are historically cheap. Conditions favor premium buyers (Long Call, Long Put).

Call / Put Flow

81% / 19%

More than 60% of options premium is flowing into calls. This indicates net bullish positioning by market participants.

GEX (Mio.)

108,430,402.0

Positive GEX: market makers are long gamma. They buy dips and sell rallies, which suppresses volatility and keeps price in a range.

GEX Flip Strike

$187.50 · 3.4%

The GEX flip strike is the price level where dealer gamma exposure shifts from positive to negative. A break through this level often accelerates the move.

Max Pain

$187.50 · 3.4%

Max Pain is the price at which the most options contracts expire worthless. As expiration approaches, price often gravitates toward this level due to dealer hedging flows.

Spot Price

$194.12

Last traded price at signal calculation time

Gamma Exposure Timeline

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, and unusual activity across weekly and monthly expirations, plotted around the current spot price.

PLTR GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, Anchor, Ceiling and unusual activity across 14-30 DTE, plotted around the current spot price.

Put and call pins mark strikes where dealer gamma exposure concentrates. The GEX flip strike is where dealer hedging shifts from stabilizing (positive gamma) to amplifying (negative gamma) price moves. Max Pain is the strike where the most options expire worthless. Dashed markers flag unusual options activity. Learn how to use these signals in our options strategy guides →

Strategy Setups – You Decide

Based on current options data, 2 setups match the current conditions. Each strategy has different risk/reward characteristics – the final decision is always yours.

Setup 1 of 2 Long Call Full guide →

Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 6% – options are historically cheap. Bullish flow (81% calls) supports buying upside premium at below-average cost.

Advantages

✓ Unlimited upside potential with maximum loss capped at the premium paid

✓ Low IV-Rank means you are buying at historically cheap levels

✓ Benefits from both a price increase and a subsequent rise in implied volatility

Risks

✕ Time decay (theta) works against the position every day

✕ Requires a meaningful move to overcome the premium paid

✕ Full premium is lost if the stock stays below the strike at expiration

▶ FAQ: Long Call

What is a Long Call?

A Long Call gives the buyer the right to purchase the underlying at the strike price before expiration. The maximum loss is limited to the premium paid. It expresses a bullish directional view and profits if the underlying rises significantly above the strike price.

Why buy calls when IV-Rank is low?

Low IV-Rank means implied volatility is historically cheap - options are priced below their typical levels. Buying premium when it is cheap reduces the hurdle rate for profitability. If IV subsequently rises, the option gains value from both the price move and the increase in implied volatility.

What is the breakeven on a Long Call?

The breakeven equals the strike price plus the premium paid. For example, a call with a $100 strike bought for $3 breaks even at $103. Above that level, the position profits dollar-for-dollar with the stock. Below the strike at expiration, the full premium is lost.

Setup 2 of 2 Long Straddle Full guide →

Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 6% – buying both sides is cost-effective. A subsequent vol expansion or large move benefits both legs simultaneously.

Advantages

✓ Profits from any large directional move without needing to pick a side

✓ Buying when IV is historically cheap reduces the breakeven hurdle

✓ An unexpected vol expansion benefits both the call and put simultaneously

Risks

✕ Requires a significant move to recover the combined premium paid

✕ Theta decay accelerates as expiration approaches

✕ If the stock stays flat, both legs expire worthless

▶ FAQ: Long Straddle

What is a Long Straddle?

A Long Straddle buys a call and a put at the same strike and expiration. It profits from a large move in either direction. When IV is low, the premium cost is reduced, making the breakeven easier to reach on a directional move.

Why buy a straddle when IV is low?

Low IV means you are buying the options cheaply. If IV subsequently rises - due to an event or a directional move - both legs can gain value simultaneously, giving you a double benefit. The key is entering before the vol expansion.

All setups above are personal trade journal observations derived from options flow data. This is not financial advice. The decision to trade, and which strategy to use, is entirely yours.

View full options flow data and historical signals on the Options Flow Analysis Overview →

Valuation

Metric	Value
Market Cap	$416.47 B
PE Ratio (TTM)	148.13
Forward PE	74.51
PEG Ratio	1.61
EV/EBITDA	153.00
Price/Sales	67.65
Price/Book	42.60
Beta	1.62

Profitability

Metric	Value
Gross Margin	84.80%
Operating Margin	47.12%
Net Margin	49.01%
ROE	38.10%
ROA	17.29%

Analyst Consensus (27 Analysts)

Metric	Value
Median Target	$205.1
High Target	$255
Low Target	$80

About Palantir Technologies Inc.

Palantir Technologies Inc. builds and deploys software platforms for the intelligence community to assist in counterterrorism investigations and operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It provides Palantir Gotham integrates with other platforms for defense offerings which enables users to see, understand, and act in the modern battlespace; operations centers to the tactical edge; integrating data from domains and sensors in near real-time; and situational awareness and accelerating operational decision-making, as well as facilitates the hand-off between analysts and operational users, helping operators plan and execute real-world responses to threats that have been identified within the platform. It also offers Palantir Foundry, a platform that helps organizations operate by creating a central operating system for their data; and allows individual users to integrate and analyze the data they need in one place. In addition, it provides Palantir Apollo, a software that delivers software and updates across the business, as well as enables customers to deploy their software virtually in any environment; and Palantir Artificial Intelligence Platform that provides unified access to open-source, self-hosted, and commercial large language models (LLMs) that can transform structured and unstructured data into LLM-understandable objects and can turn organizations' actions and processes into tools for humans and LLM-driven agents. The company also has a strategic partnership with Ondas Inc. to develop and deploy AI-enabled operational capabilities to scale stratospheric, aerial, and land-based ISR missions. The company has a strategic collaboration with NVIDIA to deliver an intelligent engine for running NVIDIA AI and Nemotron open models in sovereign environments and with PwC to transform critical business operations and deliver measurable enterprise value. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Aventura, Florida.

ETF Holdings

Palantir Technologies Inc. is included in 7 ETFs tracked by StockBotty.

ETF	Weight
IGV	8.91%
SHLD	6.01%
XLK	3.10%
CHAT	2.30%
ARTY	2.21%
QQQ	1.98%
SPY	0.63%

Frequently Asked Questions – Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)

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