Palantir Technologies(PLTR) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, overall revenue surged 70% year-over-year, marking the highest growth rate as a public company [3] - The Rule of 40 score reached 127, up 46 points year-over-year and 13 points quarter-over-quarter [3][17] - Full year 2025 revenue grew 56% year-over-year to $4.475 billion, with Q4 U.S. revenue growing 93% year-over-year to $1.076 billion [18][19] - Adjusted operating income for Q4 was $798 million, representing a 57% margin, exceeding prior guidance by 500 basis points [18][26] - Full year adjusted free cash flow was $2.3 billion, representing a 51% margin and 82% growth year-over-year [18][29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. commercial business grew 137% year-over-year and 28% sequentially, while U.S. government business grew 66% year-over-year and 17% sequentially [18][24] - Fourth quarter commercial revenue grew 82% year-over-year to $677 million, with full year commercial revenue growing 60% year-over-year to $2.073 billion [21] - Fourth quarter government revenue grew 60% year-over-year to $730 million, with full year government revenue growing 53% year-over-year to $2.402 billion [23][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. business now accounts for 77% of total revenue, up 93% year-over-year [3] - Customer count grew 34% year-over-year to 954 customers, with trailing 12-month revenue from top 20 customers increasing 45% year-over-year to $94 million per customer [19][20] - International commercial revenue grew 2% year-over-year to $608 million, while international government revenue grew 47% year-over-year to $547 million [22][24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on leveraging AI to transform customer operations, moving them from AI adopters to AI-native enterprises [4][7] - Palantir aims to deliver real-world value by maximizing the use of AI models in production, distinguishing itself from competitors [4][5] - The company is committed to investing in product development and elite technical talent while maintaining GAAP profitability [26][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in entering 2026 with strong momentum, highlighting the convergence of two decades of development into current success [9] - The company anticipates continued demand for AI solutions, particularly in the U.S. government sector, driven by global threats and budgetary pressures [9][41] - Management acknowledged challenges in international markets, particularly in Europe, where adoption of advanced products is slower [41][42] Other Important Information - The company closed its highest-ever quarter of TCV bookings at $4.3 billion, up 138% year-over-year [19][24] - Adjusted gross margin for Q4 was 86%, with adjusted expenses increasing 34% year-over-year due to investments in AIP and technical hiring [26][27] - The company ended Q4 with $11.2 billion in total remaining deal value, an increase of 105% year-over-year [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the company thinking about its international business and potential reacceleration? - Management noted that while there is significant demand in the U.S., challenges exist in international markets due to the need for advanced products and the purchasing structures of allied countries [41][42] Question: Is there a change in customer hesitancy towards AI implementation? - Management observed a shift in customer conversations, with more clients recognizing the effectiveness of Palantir's solutions and seeking to accelerate implementation [47][51] Question: Are there opportunities for new operational systems in defense? - Management confirmed ongoing discussions about expanding capabilities beyond current offerings, including potential applications in various military systems [58][59]