Insider Selling: Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) Director Sells 3,400 Shares of Stock

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) Director Lauren Elaina Friedman Stat sold 3,400 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $181.35, for a total transaction of $616,590.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 58,687 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,642,887.45. The trade was a 5.48% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link.

Palantir Technologies Trading Up 3.3%

NASDAQ PLTR traded up $5.67 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $179.71. 34,754,746 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 33,673,428. The stock has a market capitalization of $428.33 billion, a PE ratio of 427.89, a PEG ratio of 4.38 and a beta of 1.54. Palantir Technologies Inc. has a 12 month low of $63.40 and a 12 month high of $207.52. The company has a 50 day moving average of $180.37 and a two-hundred day moving average of $170.04.

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) last released its earnings results on Monday, November 3rd. The company reported $0.21 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.17 by $0.04. Palantir Technologies had a net margin of 28.11% and a return on equity of 15.48%. The company had revenue of $1.18 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.09 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.10 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 62.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Palantir Technologies Inc. will post 0.31 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

PLTR has been the subject of several research reports. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on Palantir Technologies from $155.00 to $205.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Northland Securities lifted their price objective on shares of Palantir Technologies from $14.00 to $18.50 in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of Palantir Technologies from $165.00 to $205.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Cantor Fitzgerald raised their price target on shares of Palantir Technologies from $155.00 to $198.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Palantir Technologies in a research report on Monday, December 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Palantir Technologies currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $174.69.

Key Stores Impacting Palantir Technologies

Here are the key news stories impacting Palantir Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Speculation that Palantir tools aided U.S. action in Venezuela has driven retail and institutional interest, lifting the stock as traders price in potential government demand and national‑security relevance. Venezuela Action Boosts Palantir Stock In 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Truist initiated coverage with a Buy and a bullish price target (and an analyst called PLTR a “best‑in‑class” AI asset), giving the stock fundamental support and a fresh catalyst for momentum. Truist Initiates Palantir Stock At Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and renewed attention to Palantir’s valuation after strong execution and earnings momentum (historical revenue beats and margin improvement) are supporting bullish narratives around enterprise and government AI monetization. A Look At Palantir Valuation After Renewed National Security Headlines
• Neutral Sentiment: Options and search activity have spiked, indicating higher short‑term trading interest and positioning that can amplify moves in either direction. Options Traders Are All in on Palantir Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains a key risk—PLTR trades at elevated multiples and some analysts and commentators warn the rally has priced in strong growth, leaving the stock vulnerable to profit‑taking or any earnings/guidance disappointments. Palantir Stock Price Forms a Risky Pattern
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and recent short‑term dips (profit‑booking after a big 2025 run) add to volatility and provide a reminder that sentiment can reverse quickly. The AI Tech Paradox: Insiders Sell

Institutional Trading of Palantir Technologies

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Bare Financial Services Inc boosted its position in shares of Palantir Technologies by 54.5% during the third quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 156 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 55 shares during the period. Financial Consulate Inc. bought a new stake in Palantir Technologies during the 3rd quarter valued at $30,000. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC acquired a new position in Palantir Technologies during the 3rd quarter worth $31,000. United Financial Planning Group LLC acquired a new position in Palantir Technologies during the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. Finally, Flagship Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Palantir Technologies in the third quarter worth $32,000. 45.65% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Palantir Technologies

Palantir Technologies is a software company that develops data integration, analytics and operational decision-making platforms for government and commercial customers. Founded in 2003 by a team that included Alex Karp and Peter Thiel, Palantir has grown into a provider of enterprise-scale software designed to help organizations integrate disparate data sources, build analytic models and drive operational workflows. The company went public in 2020 and continues to position its products around large, complex data projects where security, provenance and real-time collaboration are important.

Palantir’s product portfolio centers on a small number of core platforms.