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    Palantir’s Profit Jump And Defense Deal Might Change The Case For Investing In Palantir Technologies (PLTR)

    Simply Wall St·08/16/2026 23:32:19
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    • In early August 2026, Palantir Technologies reported second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$1,935.46 million and net income of US$1,061.89 million, alongside raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to between US$8.15–US$8.16 billion and an expectation of GAAP operating income and net income in every remaining quarter.
    • On the same day, Mercury Systems announced a new agreement with Palantir to use its software to automate material planning and build a digital twin of Mercury’s operations, tying Palantir’s AI platforms even more closely to critical U.S. defense supply chains and production capacity.
    • Next, we’ll examine how Palantir’s sharply higher profitability and upgraded full-year guidance could reshape its longer-term investment narrative.

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    Palantir Technologies Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Palantir, you need to believe its enterprise AI platforms can stay mission critical for governments and large corporations while justifying a premium valuation. The latest quarter’s strong profitability and higher 2026 guidance reinforce that story in the near term, but the biggest risk remains concentration in U.S. defense and commercial demand at a time when the stock already prices in very high expectations.

    The new agreement with Mercury Systems looks especially relevant here: it embeds Palantir’s software deeper into U.S. defense supply chains and production workflows. That directly supports the core AI adoption catalyst, but it also increases the company’s exposure to shifting U.S. defense budgets and political scrutiny around sensitive military programs.

    Yet behind the strong headline numbers, the concentration of growth in U.S. defense related work is something investors should be aware of as...

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    Palantir Technologies' narrative projects $10.8 billion revenue and $3.6 billion earnings by 2028. This requires 40.7% yearly revenue growth and about a $2.5 billion earnings increase from $1.1 billion today.

    Uncover how Palantir Technologies' forecasts yield a $185.70 fair value, a 7% upside to its current price.

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    Before this report, the most optimistic analysts were modeling about US$11.9 billion of revenue and US$4.9 billion of earnings by 2028, which is far more aggressive than the baseline view. If you agree that U.S. centric growth and defense heavy contracts could eventually slow or face pushback, this upbeat narrative may look very different after such a strong quarter and the latest Mercury partnership.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.