Palantir (PLTR) Stock: High-Flying AI Stock Faces Critical Q1 Earnings Test After 180% Rally

By: coin central|2025/05/02 20:45:01
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TLDRPalantir (PLTR) stock has surged 180.6% over six months due to AI data analytics demandTwo ETFs offering PLTR exposure: First Trust US Equity Opportunities (FPX) and REX AI Equity Premium Income (AIPI)PLTR scheduled to report Q1 results on May 5 with expected EPS of $0.13 (up 62.5%) and revenue of $862.17M (up 35.9%)PLTR stock recovered from early trading losses on April 30, ending up 2% despite initial 4.8% dropPLTR currently trades at 214 times expected 2025 earnings and 74 times expected salesPalantir stock has been on a tear, jumping 180.6% in the past six months. The AI data analytics company has benefited from strong demand for its platforms and key partnerships.Investors are now focused on the upcoming Q1 earnings report scheduled for May 5. Analysts expect Palantir to report earnings per share of $0.13, representing a 62.5% increase from the same quarter last year.Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)Revenue is projected to reach $862.17 million, a 35.9% jump year-over-year.The stock recently showed resilience despite market volatility. On April 30, PLTR shares opened down 4.8% following disappointing U.S. GDP data but recovered to end the day up 2%.This reversal came after news that U.S. officials were reaching out for tariff negotiations with China, which helped calm broader market concerns.ETF Options for PLTR ExposureInvestors looking for exposure to Palantir with reduced risk might consider two ETFs that hold substantial positions in the company.The First Trust U.S. Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX) includes PLTR as 10.09% of its total holdings. FPX focuses on high-growth companies in their early public stages.This ETF has $775.61 million in assets under management with an expense ratio of 0.59%. It has returned 18.87% over the past six months.The REX AI Equity Premium Income ETF (AIPI) holds an even larger position in PLTR at 12.67% of its portfolio. This fund targets AI companies while generating income through covered call options.AIPI has $265.96 billion in assets under management and charges a 0.65% expense ratio. The ETF has returned 2.6% over the past year.Valuation ConcernsDespite its impressive performance, some investors worry about Palantir’s sky-high valuation. The stock currently trades at roughly 214 times 2025’s expected earnings and 74 times expected sales.These multiples put PLTR firmly in premium territory, even among high-growth tech stocks.The bull case for Palantir centers on its position in the AI software revolution. Supporters believe the company has established a fundamental role in this space and stands to benefit from strong competitive advantages.Palantir has been expanding globally, signing deals with NATO and other defense groups outside the U.S.The company has been “knocking it out of the park” according to market observers, with its approach to AI software apparently positioning it well for continued success.With the May 5 earnings report approaching, expectations are running high. Risk-tolerant investors might consider dollar-cost averaging rather than buying all at once.For the full year 2025, Palantir stock is up 56.5%, outperforming many tech peers.Wall Street remains somewhat divided on PLTR’s prospects. The AIPI ETF, which holds Palantir along with 26 other stocks, has a Moderate Buy consensus rating, with 21 Buy ratings and 6 Hold ratings among its holdings.Analysts have set an average price target of $47.62 for the AIPI ETF, suggesting 18.07% upside potential.Similarly, FPX carries a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on 89 Buys, 10 Holds, and 2 Sells assigned to its holdings in the last three months. The average price target of $137.63 implies 14.19% upside potential.Palantir’s Q1 earnings report on May 5 will be closely watched as a key indicator of whether the company can maintain its growth momentum and justify its premium valuation.The post Palantir (PLTR) Stock: High-Flying AI Stock Faces Critical Q1 Earnings Test After 180% Rally appeared first on CoinCentral.

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