# A premium performance from Palantir

By Matt Britzman — 2026-08-04

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, said: “Palantir has delivered the kind of quarter investors were demanding, and the market has rewarded exceptional growth even as comparisons become tougher.

“The US commercial business was the standout, offering compelling evidence that demand for its AI platform continues to build.

“Customers are moving beyond initial projects and embedding the technology more deeply across their operations, while the government business remains another powerful growth engine.

“This is no longer a story being carried by one part of the business. Growth is broadening, adoption is deepening, and Palantir continues to gain momentum at scale.

“After a period as the market darling, Palantir has spent much of the past year battling the perception that it is little more than an expensive momentum trade. These results add real weight to the bull case.

“This is a fundamentally unique business in a rapid expansion phase, with an improving outlook and few signs that demand is losing steam.

“The valuation remains lofty, but performances like this make it easier to understand why investors are willing to pay a premium.”

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