Jefferies analyst Brent Thill maintained a Sell rating on Palantir Technologies (PLTR – Research Report) today and set a price target of $60.00.
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Brent Thill has given his Sell rating due to a combination of factors concerning Palantir Technologies. One of the primary concerns is the minimal increase in the company’s total headcount, which grew by only 5% year-over-year. This modest growth raises questions about Palantir’s commitment to the AI opportunities ahead, as well as possible inefficiencies in their hiring strategy. Additionally, the company’s international revenue growth remains stagnant, contrasting with the stronger growth seen in U.S. revenue, which may indicate an over-reliance on the domestic market.
Another factor influencing the Sell rating is the departure of the Chief Accounting Officer, which could signal potential instability in the company’s financial management. Furthermore, updates to the Rule 10b5-1 trading plans for the CEO and President, allowing for significant share sales, might suggest a lack of confidence from the leadership. Lastly, although the company is reducing its exposure to SPAC-related risks, this area still poses a concern, as evidenced by a decrease in SPAC contract values and associated revenues.
Thill covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Microsoft, Oracle, and Salesforce. According to TipRanks, Thill has an average return of 9.6% and a 59.35% success rate on recommended stocks.
In another report released on February 3, RBC Capital also maintained a Sell rating on the stock with a $40.00 price target.