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Updated · Stocktwits · Aug 5
Palantir Jumps 29% After Q2 Revenue Soars 93%, Even as Burry Stays Short
Updated
Updated · Stocktwits · Aug 5

Palantir Jumps 29% After Q2 Revenue Soars 93%, Even as Burry Stays Short

2 articles · Updated · Stocktwits · Aug 5

Summary

  • Palantir shares surged 29% to $162.66 on Tuesday, their strongest session in six months, after the company posted record second-quarter growth and lifted its 2026 outlook.
  • Q2 revenue rose 93% to $1.94 billion, beating a $1.81 billion estimate, while adjusted EPS of $0.41 topped $0.35; U.S. commercial revenue jumped 149% and Palantir closed 220 deals worth at least $1 million.
  • Palantir raised its 2026 revenue forecast to $8.15 billion-$8.16 billion from a prior top end of $7.66 billion, with CEO Alex Karp saying the company aims to sustain its U.S. commercial growth pace for another 18 months.
  • Michael Burry nonetheless reiterated that he remains short PLTR, saying he still holds put-linked bearish positions after previously arguing the stock's fundamental value was well below current levels.
  • ARK Invest also trimmed exposure, selling 39,233 shares worth about $6.38 million, while Morningstar kept a $153 fair-value estimate and warned the stock's valuation leaves little margin for error.

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