Can Palantir Stock Be as Big as Microsoft? Here’s What This Investor Predicts

Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR) stock has certainly enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past 3 years (up 1575%), leading some to wonder: could it become as big as Microsoft one day?

This surge in valuation isn’t just hype for hype’s sake – it’s been fueled by steadily rising revenues, robust margins, and an expanding roster of high-profile clients in both government and commercial sectors. In other words, there are real business achievements behind the headlines.

Even so, the debate rages on as to whether this success actually justifies Palantir’s soaring share price. By almost any metric, the stock trades at valuations far beyond its sector peers – sometimes by thousands of percent – raising questions about just how much optimism is already priced in.

One investor, known by the pseudonym Hunting Alpha, has weighed in on the discussion. He’s made the case that Palantir has what it takes to become the next Microsoft (“this is no pipe dream”), but despite his conviction in Palantir’s potential, he isn’t putting all his chips on the table just yet.

“I have consistently believed that Palantir can become as big as Microsoft for many months now. And recent commentary from company insiders that it is building the next AWS helps support the longer-term visionary potential for Palantir… Despite my conviction in Palantir’s ability to grow into its high valuation, the current near-peak premium valuation vs. peers leaves virtually zero margin for error,” explains the investor.

That’s why, in Hunting Alpha’s view, Palantir’s path forward depends on its ability to fully leverage what sets it apart: its powerful ontology platform. With expectations already sky-high, only genuine breakthroughs – like becoming the “go-to company” for organizations looking to harness AI and data – can justify such lofty valuations.

That said, Hunting Alpha points out that Palantir still has a long runway for growth, with fewer than 1,000 customers. He also notes that the company’s reported “flat” average revenue per customer likely hides increased spending from existing clients, reflecting deeper relationships and growing platform usage.

So, even though Palantir’s execution has been “flawless so far,” the investor ultimately concludes that a cautious approach is warranted, given just how much optimism is already baked into PLTR’s share price.

“I believe it is prudent to dial down my view on the stock,” sums up Hunting Alpha, who is assigning PLTR a Hold (i.e. Neutral) rating. (To watch Hunting Alpha’s track record, click here)

That’s the prevailing view on Wall Street as well. With 9 Holds, 3 Buys, and 4 Sells, PLTR earns a consensus Hold rating. And with an average price target of $106.71, analysts see ~28% downside from current levels. (See PLTR stock forecast)

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