Palantir: Growth Targets Are Achievable, Says Top Analyst

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2022-03-10

Palantir (PLTR)is a divisive name on Wall Street. The bull-case rests on the big data specialist’s ability to expand its offerings beyond large government/enterprise contracts which have historically generated the bulk of the company’s revenue. The bear case is driven by an argument its high-end offerings are generally unsuitable for smaller companies who are already well served and that ultimately with government contracts slowing down, the company won’t be able to meet its growth objectives.

Evaluating the company’s prospects, Piper Sandler’s Weston Twigg belongs in the former camp.

“We view PLTR as a high-growth company with a rapidly expanding customer base,” said the 5-star analyst. “While controversial, we believe growth targets are achievable.”

So, what are those growth targets?

Through 2025, Palantir has set its sights on annual revenue growth of at least 30% but is that within the company’s reach?

Given “strong recent traction” – the company showed 41% growth in 2021 - a large and continuous expansion of the sales team - more than 150 salespeople came on board last year with another 200 anticipated this year - and “rapid commercial growth” - U.S. commercial revenue saw a 102% uptick in 2021 and in 2022 is anticipated to double again – Twigg thinks the company is “likely to achieve this goal.”

While the sales efforts so far have been focused on the US, Palantir is pushing hard on international commercial expansion. New deals with Merck KGaA, Peugeot, and Hyundai Heavy Industries were recently announced and the company is on a global hiring spree, recruiting salespeople in France, the U.K., Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, South Korea, the Middle East, amongst other places.

There are other appealing elements. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could be an “accelerator of U.S. and international government adoption.” Additionally, the stock has retreated considerably from the peak attained in early 2021. And by considerably, we’re talking of a 72% drop here, making the valuation “more reasonable.”$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$


source:TipRanks

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Comments

  • Maky
    2022-03-10
    Maky
    PLTR seems to be featured almost daily in investment discussions. Its price now is certainly attractive for entry
  • Gregho
    2022-03-12
    Gregho
    Price would have bottomed out. Dont expect to go lower than 10.00
  • SandDust
    2022-03-11
    SandDust
    Have some position since 23 bucks. Sad and painful
  • Andaru
    2022-03-13
    Andaru
    back to fundamentals of you believe to hold this stock
  • snd
    2022-03-10
    snd
    Hi
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