Why This Data Analytics Company's 'High Growth' Will Likely Continue

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR), while being controversial, has set its sights on achievable growth targets, according to an analyst at Piper Sandler.

The Palantir Analyst: Weston Twigg initiated coverage of Palantir shares with an Overweight rating and $15 price target, suggesting roughly 38% upside from current levels.

The Palantir Thesis: Palantir leverages data across traditional silos to centrally track things, identify patterns and create decision frameworks to assess the impact of operational decisions, Twigg said in a note.

This technology of combining software, AI and data into powerful IT solutions will increasingly become standard among large organizations, the analyst said.

The company's forecast of 30% or more annual revenue growth through 2025 is achievable, Twigg indicated. Recent strong traction, massive and ongoing sales expansion and rapid commercial growth vouch for the fact, he added.

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After pursuing an aggressive U.S. expansion in 2021, the company has now shifted its focus to international commercial expansion, the analyst noted.

With the stock dropping about 72% from the Jan. 2021 peak of $39, the valuation of Palantir stock has become more reasonable, Twigg said. The company's revenue growth and adjusted free cash flow remain compelling, he added.

"We view PLTR as a high-growth company with a rapidly expanding customer base," Twigg said.

Despite the controversies, the company's high growth will likely continue, he added.

PLTR Price Action: In premarket trading Wednesday, Palantir shares were rallying 4.08% to $11.49.

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