Palantir Technologies reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations for revenue.
The company forecast strong 2024 profit on robust AI demand, with a record profit of $209.8 million in 2023 and growth at the mainstay government segment slowing down.
Palantir Technologies reported its fourth-quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations for revenue. The company also forecast strong 2024 profit on robust AI demand, with a record profit of $209.8 million in 2023 and growth at the mainstay government segment slowing down.
Palantir has been rolling out its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) and carried out nearly 600 pilots with the technology in 2023.
The company's U.S. commercial revenue grew by 70% year over year and its customer count increased by 55% from 143 customers to 221 customers.
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Palantir forecasts strong 2024 profit on robust AI demand
The company expects 2024 U.S. commercial revenue to grow at least 40%, compared with a 36% rise in 2023
Growth at Palantir's mainstay government segment, which contributed more than half of total fourth-quarter revenue, has continued to slow
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Palantir's expansion and growth have never been greater when it has not provided any context or data to support this claim. Secondly, the author quotes Alex Karp saying that demand for large language models in the US continues to be unrelenting without providing any evidence of this. Thirdly, the article states that Palantir's U.S commercial revenue grew 70% year over year but does not provide any data or context to support this claim.
The author claims that Palantir's expansion and growth have never been greater without providing any context or data to support this claim.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when they quote Palantir CEO Alex Karp's statement about the company's expansion and growth without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by stating that demand for large language models in the U.S. is
The article contains an appeal to authority when it quotes Palantir CEO Alex Karp's statement about the company's expansion and growth without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
<p>Palantir has been rolling out its Artificial Intelligence Platform, or AIP, and Karp said the company carried out nearly 600 pilots with the technology in 2023, up from fewer than 100 in 2022.</p>
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The article is biased towards Palantir's growth and success in the AI industry. The author uses language that portrays Palantir as a leader in the field of AI and highlights its expansion and growth. Additionally, the article quotes CEO Alex Karp extensively to provide insights into Palantir's strategy for success.
In a letter to shareholders, Palantir CEO Alex Karp said the company's expansion and growth have never been greater, especially as demand for large language models in the U.S. continues to be unrelenting.
Palantir has been rolling out its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) and Karp said the company carried out nearly 600 pilots with the technology in 2023, up from fewer than 100 in 2022.
Palantir shares surged more than 19% in after-hours trading on Monday after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat analysts expectations for revenue. Full-year guidance for 2024 came roughly in line with Wall Street's estimates.
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Palantir forecasts strong 2024 profit on robust AI demand
The company reported its first profitable year in 2023 with a record profit of $209.8 million
Enterprises are prioritizing AI adoption and that is helping demand for Palantir's products including its artificial intelligence program, which CEO Alex Karp says is the future of the company
Palantir expects 2024 U.S commercial revenue to grow at least 40%, compared with a 36% rise in 2023
Growth at Palantir's mainstay government segment, which contributed more than half of total fourth-quarter revenue, has continued to slow
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The company expects 2024 U.S commercial revenue to grow at least 40% compared with a 36% rise in 2023
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Palantir has forecast strong 2024 profit on robust AI demand and reported its first profitable year. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that Palantir's profits have been consistently increasing over time when in fact they were not profitable until 2023. Secondly, the author quotes CEO Alex Karp saying that Palantir's artificial intelligence program is the future of the company without providing any evidence to support this claim. Thirdly, the article reports that Palantir signed 103 deals of over $1 million each in Q4 and U.S commercial revenue surged by 70% compared with a year earlier, but it does not provide any information on how these figures were calculated or what they represent.
The statement 'Palantir has forecast strong 2024 profit on robust AI demand' is misleading as Palantir was not profitable until 2023.
CEO Alex Karp claims that Palantir's artificial intelligence program is the future of the company without providing any evidence to support this claim.
The article reports that U.S commercial revenue surged by 70% compared with a year earlier but does not provide any information on how these figures were calculated or what they represent.
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The article is biased towards the positive performance of Palantir Technologies. The author uses phrases like 'first profitable year', 'strong demand for its AI offerings' and 'growth at least 40% in U.S commercial revenue' to convey a sense of optimism about the company's future prospects.
The article mentions Palantir Technologies forecasting strong 2024 profit on robust AI demand, which is an example of positive bias towards the company.
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Arsheeya Bajwa has a conflict of interest with Palantir Technologies as she is an employee of the company. She also has a financial stake in the company through her stock ownership.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Palantir Technologies as they are CEO Alex Karp and have financial ties to the company. The article also mentions commercial revenue and government segment which could be influenced by their position at Palantir.
Palantir shares surged more than 19% in after-hours trading on Monday after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations for revenue.
The company reported a net income of $93.4 million, or 4 cents per share, compared with $30.9 million, or 1 cent per share, in the year-ago quarter.
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Palantir shares surged more than 19% in after-hours trading on Monday after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations for revenue. Full-year guidance for 2024 came roughly in line with Wall Street's estimates.
The company signed 103 deals of over $1 million each in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 and U.S commercial revenue surged by 70% compared with a year earlier
Palantir expects 2024 U.S commercial revenue to grow at least 40%, compared with a 36% rise in 2023
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The article is deceptive because it omits important information about the author's and The Motley Fool's financial interests in Palantir. This creates a bias that may influence readers to make decisions based on false or misleading expectations. It also violates the principle of disclosure, which requires sources to reveal their affiliations or conflicts of interest when providing information to the public.
The article uses sensationalism by using words like
The article is one-sided and unbalanced, as it only presents the author's opinions and perspectives without providing any quotes from Palantir itself, its competitors, customers, partners, analysts, critics or regulators. This is a violation of fairness and diversity that may limit readers' understanding and appreciation of the complexities and nuances of Palantir's situation.
The article uses emotional manipulation by highlighting some positive numbers from Palantir's fourth-quarter earnings report, such as its eligibility for inclusion in the S&P 500 index. However, he does not mention any negative or uncertain aspects of Palantir's performance, prospects or challenges that may affect its future growth and profitability.
The author admits that The Motley Fool has positions in Palantir Technologies, but he does not explain what they are or how valuable they are. He also states that he may be compensated for promoting its services, but he does not say how much or under what terms. This is a breach of trust and honesty that may compromise his integrity and independence.
The author claims that Palantir had its fifth consecutive quarter with positive GAAP net income, but he does not provide any evidence or links to support this claim. This is a lie by omission that may mislead readers into thinking that Palantir is profitable and stable when in fact it has been losing money for years.
The author reveals that he has positions in Palantir Technologies, but he does not disclose when or how he acquired them. He also does not mention any potential conflicts of interest or biases that may affect his judgment or recommendations. This is a failure to comply with the ethical standards of journalism and investing.
The author states that stock prices used were from the trading day of Feb. 5, 2024, but he does not specify where they came from or how they were obtained. This is a lack of transparency that may make readers doubt the credibility and accuracy of his analysis.
The author acknowledges that The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy, but he does not link to it or explain what it entails. He also does not mention any other sources of information or analysis that may contradict or challenge his views on Palantir.
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The author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes the company Palantir. The use of words such as 'Palantir's fifth consecutive quarter with positive generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) net income,' implies a sense of pride in the fact that they have been able to maintain profitability, while also implying a negative connotation towards those who are not profitable.
In this video, I will talk about Palantir's fourth-quarter earnings report. The fourth quarter was its fifth consecutive quarter with positive generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) net income,
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Palantir shares surged more than 19% in after-hours trading on Monday after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations for revenue. Full-year guidance for 2024 came roughly in line with Wall Street's estimates.
The U.S. commercial sector had a 70% growth rate and generated $131 million in revenue
Palantir expects 2024 U.S commercial revenue to grow at least 40%, compared with a 36% rise in 2023
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Palantir reported a net income of $93.4 million in Q4 2023 while the other sources report that Palantir has been rolling out its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) and carried out nearly 600 pilots with the technology in 2023.
The company's U.S commercial revenue grew by 70% year over year, but one source reports that growth at Palantir's mainstay government segment has continued to slow.
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The article contains several informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that analysts have a Strong Buy consensus rating on PLTR stock without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by implying that there are only two options for investors: either they buy Palantir's stock with 27% downside risk or they don't invest at all.
The article states that analysts have a Strong Buy consensus rating on PLTR stock without providing any evidence or context for this claim. This is an appeal to authority fallacy.
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The article contains a mix of monetary and religious bias. The author uses language that depicts the company's growth as impressive and highlights its success in specific sectors such as U.S commercial sector with a 70% growth rate.
Earnings per share came in at $0.08, which was in line with analysts consensus estimates.
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The author of the article has a financial interest in Palantir as they own stock in the company. This could potentially influence their coverage and objectivity.
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The author has a financial interest in Palantir as they are reporting on the company's earnings results and stock price. The article also mentions specific revenue figures for the company which could be seen as an endorsement of their performance.
