Why Is Wall Street Obsessed With AI (Artificial Intelligence) Leader Palantir?

Group 1 - Palantir Technologies has seen its stock price more than double this year and increase nearly 1,500% over the past three years, despite a high price-to-earnings ratio of 660 [1][3][6] - The company provides an AI platform that organizes and connects data from various sources, simplifying complex operations, with a product originally designed for government clients now expanding into commercial use [5][6] - Palantir's government and defense contracts provide stability and create a high barrier to entry, while its commercial platform in the U.S. is growing rapidly, with a year-over-year growth rate of 71% in Q1 2025, surpassing the total company revenue growth of 39% [6][7] Group 2 - The total company revenue for Palantir over the trailing 12 months is $3.1 billion, indicating potential for continued high and profitable sales growth in the future [7] - The AI sector is currently the biggest trend in the markets, with many investors attracted to companies like Palantir that offer significant growth opportunities and a competitive edge [3][4]