Palantir Beats Q2, Raises 2026 Guidance; Rule of 40 At 155%
Aug 3, 2026, 4:42 PM EDT3 sourcesAI-analyzed
Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting
Beat-and-raise quarter strengthens revenue visibility, profitability metrics (Ro40), and cash generation; together with a robust balance sheet, this supports near-term upside and potential multiple expansion.
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What happened, with direct paths to the underlying reporting
Palantir reported Q2 revenue of $1.94B and adjusted EPS of $0.41, beating expectations. U.S. revenue grew 115% YoY to $1.57B, with Commercial up 149% and Government up 90%. The company raised 2026 revenue guidance to $8.15–$8.16B and emphasized strong free cash flow, signaling upside potential if AI demand sustains.
Q2 revenue 1.94B vs 1.80B est; EPS 0.41 vs 0.35.
U.S. revenue up 115% YoY to 1.57B; total up 93% YoY.
Rule of 40 at 155%; AI sovereignty narrative strengthened.
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