Palantir Experiences Its Lowest Performance in Two Years Amid AI Stock Decline
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 28 2025
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Source: CNBC
Palantir's Stock Decline: Palantir's shares fell 16% in November, marking their worst month since August 2023, as investors expressed concerns over high valuations in the AI sector, despite the company reporting strong earnings and revenue.
Investor Sentiment and Criticism: Notable investor Michael Burry has bet against Palantir, leading to accusations of market manipulation from CEO Alex Karp, who defended the company's value and criticized the broader market's reaction to AI stocks.
Valuation Concerns: Analysts have labeled Palantir's valuation as "extreme," with the stock trading at 233 times forward earnings, significantly higher than competitors like Nvidia and Alphabet, which trade at 38 and 30 times, respectively.
Recent Contracts Amidst Worries: Despite the stock selloff, Palantir secured contracts with PwC and FTAI to enhance AI adoption, but these wins have not alleviated ongoing concerns about the company's valuation and the overall AI market bubble.
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350.00
Current: 258.280
Low
230.00
Averages
299.69
High
350.00
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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