Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) — closed signal from November 6, 2025
Partial Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on February 4, 2026.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Reached 18% of the predicted growth at its peak, without hitting the target.
The thesis — published November 6, 2025
Palantir looks healthier in the near term: price momentum has improved and there are signs that lots more people are buying than usual. A new partnership with Stagwell (Nov 6) brings Palantir's AI into marketing, widening reach beyond government. On the flip side, news of a big short bet can increase swings, and valuation is a risk. Over the next 0-3 months, buy dips and add only after strength confirms demand.
Primary drivers
- New Stagwell deal uses Palantir's AI in marketing, opening more customer doors
- Price trend looks better, with more buyers stepping in than we saw recently
- Sales mix shifting toward businesses, not just government clients over time
- High short interest can swing the stock sharply, raising risk
How it played out
PLTR: target was not reached
Lyra published PLTR on 2025-11-06 at $190.07 for a short-term window ending 2026-02-04. The thesis expected 26% growth and pointed to better price momentum, more buyers, a new Stagwell partnership bringing Palantir's artificial intelligence into marketing, a longer shift toward business customers, and high short interest as a swing risk.
Inside the window, PLTR peaked at $198.88 on 2025-12-22, a 4.6% gain. That peak stayed below $239.49, so the target was never reached. By 2026-02-04, it ended at $139.54. The thesis partly caught a small move higher, but it missed the published upside case.
What happened during the window
On 2026-02-02, Palantir reported fourth-quarter 2025 results. The Guardian reported $1.41 billion in revenue and $0.25 earnings per share. The Wall Street Journal reported $1.41 billion in revenue and net income of $609 million.
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