An investor who put $1,000 into Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock one year ago would now in loss over the period despite the company’s strong business performance.
On July 7, 2025, Palantir stock traded at $139 per share. As of July 5, 2026, the stock was trading at $129.30.
Based on those prices, a $1,000 investment would have purchased about 7.19 PLTR shares a year ago. At today’s price, those shares would be worth approximately $930, a drop of about 7%.
The decline highlights the disconnect between Palantir’s operational performance and its stock market returns over the past year.
While the company has delivered record revenue growth and expanding profitability, investors have reassessed valuations across the artificial intelligence sector, putting pressure on shares.
Palantir stock fundamentals
Palantir has continued to post some of the strongest growth metrics in the software industry. In the first quarter of 2026, the company reported revenue of $1.63 billion, up 85% year-over-year, marking the fastest growth rate since becoming a public company.
The company’s U.S. commercial business has been the primary growth engine, with revenue rising 133% year-over-year to $595 million. U.S. government revenue also remained strong, increasing 84% to $687 million.
Profitability has improved alongside revenue growth with the software giant reporting a GAAP operating margin of 46% and generated $925 million in adjusted free cash flow during the quarter. The company also ended the period with roughly $8 billion in cash and short-term investments.
Following the strong results, management raised its full-year 2026 guidance and now expects revenue of approximately $7.65 billion, representing about 71% annual growth.
Despite accelerating revenue growth and rising earnings, Palantir stock has retreated from its 2025 highs as investors reassessed the company’s valuation.
Even after the pullback, PLTR stock continues to trade at premium multiples compared to most software peers, reflecting expectations for sustained AI-driven growth.
The stock has also faced broader pressure from volatility across high-growth technology names and shifting sentiment toward artificial intelligence investments.
While the past year has produced a negative return for shareholders, many analysts remain optimistic about Palantir’s long-term prospects due to growing demand for its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), expanding commercial adoption, and strong profitability metrics.
