Palantir Technologies (PLTR): analysis and signal as of September 2, 2026

Published on September 2, 2026 at 17:54 · Updated on September 3, 2026 at 23:22 · by Aurélien Ambert, QDNA

Exchange : NASDAQ · Sector : Analytics Software and Defense

In short

The signal displayed for Palantir Technologies (PLTR) is weak, with a 3/3 vote and a weighted deterministic score of +6,00, unchanged. The main reason lies in a stretched valuation, with a PER historically above 150x and highly sensitive to US rates, a risk that no new quantified and dated fact has come to materialize since the verdict of 31/08.

Current signal: weak (vote 3/3) divergence
Deterministic score: +6.5 → signal expected by the scale : strong (September 10, 2026)
Layers: fundamentals : positive, price : neutral, risks : positive

Triggered rules

Rule	Weight
favors a high and durable return on invested capital (ROIC), a marker of a lasting moat	+2.0
favors (GARP) a stock whose PEG is below 1, growth not yet paid for	+1.5
favors robust fundamental health (high Piotroski F-Score)	+1.5
penalizes direct holding of US securities in a CTO (US estate tax at death), favors a UCITS ETF domiciled in IE	-1.0
favors a "fast grower" profile, high and durable earnings growth (> 20 %), to be cross-checked against the PEG	+1.0
favors high gross profitability (gross profit / assets), a robust predictor of returns	+1.0
moderately favors an asset with robust operating profitability (RMW factor), cross-check with accounting quality (possible manipulation)	+0.5
moderately penalizes an asset with very aggressive asset growth / investment (CMA factor favors conservatism), context-dependent	-0.5
moderately favors a positive 12-1 month momentum (tailwind), BUT guardrail: costly rotation, long-term reversal, momentum crashes, a conviction signal, not a rotation trigger	+0.5

Thesis

Palantir operates in the artificial intelligence and defense segment, favored by a neutral macroeconomic regime with a bullish bias of 0,55. Its fundamental profile, a competitive advantage built on Foundry and AIP, profitability on a GAAP basis since 2023, a high ROIC and compounding-oriented governance, justifies the deterministic score of +6,00, unchanged. The stretched valuation, with a PER historically above 150x and measures highly sensitive to the Fed's 2 % inflation target despite a US CPI at 3,40 %, leaves multiple compression as the main risk. No quantified and dated fact has come to materialize this risk since the verdict of 31/08.

Bull case

The main bullish argument rests on a broad competitive advantage defensible for roughly 20 years on Foundry and AIP. The shift toward artificial intelligence and defense in US public budgets, illustrated by the AIP Act, the Department of Defense AI memos and the rise in Pentagon IT budgets, supports demand. The company is also profitable on a GAAP basis. Two catalysts, the BCE decision of 10/09/2026 and the publication of the third-quarter 10-Q in early November 2026, could validate the trajectory.

Bear case

The main bearish argument lies in a PER between 150 and 250x, particularly sensitive to US rates while the Fed stands at 3,50-3,75 % under the Warsh presidency, as well as to any disappointment in guidance. After-hours moves show -5,6 % over six months, versus +17,2 % in regular trading, an emerging fragility that constitutes a classic late-cycle distribution signal. The lack of a fresh catalyst further limits the potential for an immediate re-rating.

Scenarios

The bullish scenario, with a 30 % probability, assumes solid guidance for the third and fourth quarters, multiple expansion and further US and government contracts. The central scenario, with a 50 % probability, describes a slow compression of the multiple and a sideways move as long as the BCE, CLARITY and TBTF do not re-arbitrate the Fed. The bearish scenario, with a 20 % probability, rests on a return of the PER toward 80-100x, a shock to guidance or a reversal of generative AI risk.

Risks

The main risk remains multiple compression, with the PER still highly sensitive to US rates and to guidance disappointments. On the technical side, a close below the 50-session moving average would invalidate the ongoing extension thesis. A prolonged extension without a catalyst would increase the risk of mean reversion.

Market positioning (short sellers)

Short interest / shares outstanding: 3.09 %
Days to cover: 2.16
Settlement date: 2026-08-31
Source: FINRA (disseminated on 2026-09-12)

Market information published by FINRA (consolidated short interest, all venues), no directional comment.

Upcoming catalysts

Date	Description
November 5, 2026	T3 2026 results expected early November, indicative date

Signal history (last 12 months)

Date	Signal	New fact
September 2, 2026	weak (3/3)	No change. The price of 169,46 USD on 02/09/2026 moves within the technical extension zone already documented on 31/08, that is 15,1 % above the 50-session moving average and 12,0 % above the 200-session moving average. No new quantified and dated fact, such as an earnings release, guidance, a regulatory decision or an insider transaction, has occurred to justify a change in the signal. The weighted deterministic score remains at +6,00 and the same eight weighted rules remain triggered.
August 31, 2026	weak (single draw, outside the three-draw protocol)	unchanged

Frequently asked questions

What signal does the model give on Palantir Technologies as of 02/09/2026?

The model displays a weak signal, with a 3/3 vote and a weighted deterministic score of +6,00, unchanged. This combination reflects a solid fundamental profile, penalized by a stretched valuation. The price of 169,46 USD on 02/09/2026 confirms the technical extension already documented on 31/08, with no new quantified and dated fact, whether an earnings release, guidance, regulation or an insider transaction.

Why is the valuation a concern?

The PER has historically held above 150x and has reached 250x. This rating is highly sensitive to US rates, with the Fed at 3,50-3,75 % under the Warsh presidency, while the inflation target remains 2 % and the US CPI stands at 3,40 %. Any guidance disappointment could therefore trigger a compression of the multiple, the main risk identified.

What are the next catalysts to watch?

Two events are on the calendar. The BCE delivers its decision on 10/09/2026, a decision that would weigh on rate-sensitive valuation measures. The publication of the third-quarter 10-Q, scheduled for early November 2026, will make it possible to judge the trajectory of the business and the quality of the guidance issued.

What strengths underpin the bullish thesis?

Palantir has a broad competitive advantage defensible for roughly 20 years across its Foundry and AIP platforms. US public budgets are shifting toward artificial intelligence and defense, with the AIP Act, the Department of Defense AI memos and the rise in Pentagon IT budgets. The company is also profitable on a GAAP basis, with a high ROIC and compounding-oriented governance.

What does the recent price behavior reveal?

The price of 169,46 USD on 02/09/2026 stands 15,1 % above its 50-session moving average and 12,0 % above its 200-session moving average, in an extension zone already documented on 31/08. After-hours moves show -5,6 % over six months, versus +17,2 % in regular trading. This gap constitutes a classic late-cycle distribution signal.

Sources

The official filings below are the issuer's own, matched to this stock by its identifier (LEI, CIK or ISIN). The figures quoted above come from an automated arbitration: they have not been re-checked one by one.

August 4, 2026 — 10-Q (SEC · 10-Q)
August 3, 2026 — 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition; 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure; 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (SEC · 8-K)
June 9, 2026 — 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders (SEC · 8-K)
May 5, 2026 — 10-Q (SEC · 10-Q)
May 4, 2026 — 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition; 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure; 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (SEC · 8-K)

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Tool and analysis: QDNA, Aurélien Ambert.
Analysis (arbitration) completed on September 2, 2026; this page was completed on September 3, 2026 at 23:22 (UTC).
Interests: no position in the stock analysed (PLTR) is recorded in the data consulted on September 12, 2026 (UTC). This does not confirm the absence of holdings or other interests. The situation at the analysis publication date has not been reconstructed.
This declaration covers only recorded positions in this stock; it is not an exhaustive verification of other interests or remuneration.
Methodology: analysis chain, score formula and scale described on the public methodology page.
Analysis horizon: 2035.