2 Incredibly Popular Stocks to Sell Before They Plummet 54% to 74% in 2026, According to Select Wall Street Analysts

Core Insights - The S&P 500 is nearing its all-time high, driven by technology stocks and AI investments [1][2] - Analysts express concerns that some leading stocks may be overvalued due to unrealistic growth expectations [2][3] Company Analysis: Palantir - Palantir Technologies is experiencing significant growth, with a 63% revenue increase last quarter and a 121% rise in U.S. commercial revenue [7] - The launch of its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) is a key factor in its growth, allowing users to interact with data using natural language [5][6] - Despite impressive growth metrics, Palantir's stock is considered overvalued, with a forward P/E ratio of 268 and a price-to-sales ratio exceeding 100 [8] - RBC Capital has set a price target of $50 for Palantir, indicating a potential downside of 74% from its current price of $190.58 [6][8] Company Analysis: CoreWeave - CoreWeave has reported a 134% revenue growth in the most recent quarter, driven by contracts with major clients like Microsoft and Nvidia [9] - The company has a significant debt load of $14 billion, which has doubled from the previous year, raising concerns about its financial strategy [10] - CoreWeave's revenue backlog has reached $55.6 billion, but this is not guaranteed revenue as clients can reduce or withdraw contracts [11][13] - The company's operating margin has compressed to 16%, with interest expenses exceeding its adjusted operating income of $217 million [14] - DA Davidson has set a price target of $36 for CoreWeave, suggesting a downside of 54% from its current price of $76.90 [6][10]