G.L.A. INVE$T RESEARCH STOCK SPOTLIGHT: PALANTIR (PLTR)
#2 RANKED LONGTERM INNOVATION INVESTMENT
The “Golden Path” to $1 Trillion
Welcome to the latest G.L.A. STOCK SPOTLIGHT. Today we are shining the light on our #2 ranked long-term innovation investment: Palantir Technologies (PLTR).
As outlined in the G.L.A. BIBLE, true generational wealth is built by identifying “1 of 1” companies—unique assets with no true competitors—and holding them through the noise. We are not trading Palantir short-term. Trying to swing trade this company is akin to trading Apple, Netflix, or Google in 2010; you are simply stepping over dollars to grab pennies. We are here for the dynasty-building run, not a quick flip.
Recent News & Contract Velocity: The Flywheel is Spinning
The thesis has never been stronger. As we moved through late 2025 and into 2026, Palantir has executed with lethal precision, securing massive wins that validate its operating system as the backbone of the West.
US Army & Navy Dominance: In July 2025, Palantir secured a pivotal 10-year, $10 billion contract with the U.S. Army, consolidating 75 separate contracts into one massive vehicle. Following that, they locked in a $446 million contract with the U.S. Navy in December 2025 for the “ShipOS” initiative, modernizing the maritime industrial base.
International Criticality: The company quietly renewed a 3-year partnership with France’s DGSI (their internal security agency) in December 2025, proving that even foreign sovereigns view Palantir as non-negotiable for national security.
Financial Acceleration: Q3 2025 revenue hit $1.2 billion, up 63% year-over-year. Even more impressive is the US Commercial revenue, which exploded 121% YoY, proving the enterprise sector is adopting AIP (Artificial Intelligence Platform) at a frantic pace.
The “Rule of 40” Score: Why We Ignore the PE Ratio
Critics obsess over Palantir’s PE ratio, but the G.L.A. BIBLE teaches us that standard valuation metrics fail to capture the exponential potential of category creators. The PE ratio is useless for a company growing at this velocity.
Instead, look at the Rule of 40 (Growth % + Profit Margin %), the gold standard for software efficiency.
The Score: Palantir isn’t just passing this rule; they are obliterating it. In Q2 2025, they posted a Rule of 40 score of 94%.
The Meaning: A score above 40% is excellent. A score of 94% is nearly unheard of at this scale. It signals a company that is hyper-growing (48%+ revenue growth) while remaining incredibly profitable (46% margins). This is the definition of a “1 of 1” asset.
Commercial Growth & Institutional Validation
The narrative that Palantir is “just a government spy stock” is dead. The commercial sector is now the rocket fuel.
Commercial Explosion: US Commercial revenue growth guidance for 2025 was raised to 85%, and actual Q3 results blew past that with 121% growth.
Institutional “Smart Money”: We are seeing a massive wake-up call on Wall Street. Institutional ownership is shifting as the “big money” realizes they are underweight on the AI winner.
Expert Commentary:
Dan Ives (Wedbush): Ives has identified a “Golden Path” to a $1 Trillion valuation for Palantir over the coming years, citing the “Game of Thrones” battle for AI market share where Palantir is the clear leader. He recently raised his price target, noting the company is capitalizing on the AI revolution unlike any other.
Cathie Wood (ARK Invest): While ARK actively rebalances, Palantir has been a cornerstone that “significantly bolstered” their ETF performance in 2025. Her research consistently highlights how proprietary data platforms like Palantir are the scarce resource in the AI age, reinforcing our conviction in holding this winner.
Verdict: Buy, hold, and ignore the noise. The G.L.A. INVE$T team remains steadfast.