Famed "Big Short" Investor Michael Burry Made a Dire Prediction About Palantir Stock. I Think He's Dead Wrong

Core Viewpoint - Palantir Technologies is experiencing significant growth driven by its AI platform, despite Michael Burry's bearish outlook predicting a decline in stock value [3][12]. Historical Context - Burry's analysis highlights Palantir's unprofitability over the past two decades and reliance on one-off sales, questioning the sustainability of its revenue [6][7]. - He criticizes the company's heavy spending, significant losses, and accounting practices related to forward-deployed engineers and stock-based compensation [7]. Current Performance - Palantir reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.4 billion, a 70% increase year over year and a 19% increase quarter over quarter, marking the 10th consecutive quarter of accelerating revenue growth [8]. - Revenue from the U.S. government segment rose 66% to $570 million, while the U.S. commercial segment surged 137% to $507 million [9]. - The company achieved a record total contract value (TCV) of $4.26 billion, up 138%, and a remaining performance obligation (RPO) of $4.21 billion, up 143% [11]. Valuation and Market Sentiment - Palantir's stock trades at a high valuation of 214 times earnings and 74 times next year's expected earnings, raising concerns among some investors [13]. - Despite the high valuation, 13 out of 27 analysts rate the stock a buy or strong buy, reflecting positive sentiment following the company's strong earnings report [14]. - Analysts at D.A. Davidson found no new evidence in Burry's critique to alter their neutral rating and $180 price target on Palantir [15].