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The AI selloff vs. the actual numbers
Palantir spent most of the year getting treated like the kid who aced the homework but still got side-eyed by the teacher. The stock was down 29% on the year and sitting 35% off its highs heading into Monday’s close, which is a pretty rough way to RSVP to earnings.
Then the company dropped a report that basically said: what if the panic was the bad take?
Why bulls suddenly have receipts
According to the article, Palantir:
- grew faster in the recent quarter
- became a more profitable business
- raised its outlook
That’s the holy trinity investors usually want from an AI story: growth, margins, and a reason to believe next quarter won’t be a trap door. It’s especially important for a name like Palantir, which tends to trade less like a normal software company and more like a debate club argument with a ticker.
Big picture: momentum can be a mood swing
When a stock has already been punished, even a decent earnings print can feel like a plot twist. A better quarter and a higher forecast don’t magically erase valuation worries, but they do give bulls something sturdier than vibes to work with.
Big picture: if the AI trade was starting to feel one-note, Palantir just reminded the market that not every winner needs to be easy to own.