Summary
Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) reported its financial results for the nine months ended September 29, 2021. The company demonstrated significant revenue growth, with total revenue increasing by 44% to $1.1 billion for the nine-month period. This growth was driven by both the Government ($658.4 million, +57%) and Commercial ($450.6 million, +29%) segments. Despite strong revenue performance, Palantir continues to operate at a loss, reporting a net loss of $364.2 million for the nine months, though this represents an improvement compared to the $1.02 billion net loss in the same period last year. The company's cash position remains robust, with $2.3 billion in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2021, and it successfully reduced operating expenses significantly, particularly in sales & marketing, R&D, and G&A, largely due to lower stock-based compensation expenses compared to the prior year's direct listing related charges. Key financial metrics show improved operational efficiency when excluding stock-based compensation. Contribution margin improved to 58% for the nine months, up from 51% in the prior year. The company's strategic investments in various entities, totaling $153 million in purchases and $226.5 million in outstanding commitments, reflect a strategy to align with businesses that leverage data effectively. While the company is growing rapidly, investors should note the continued reliance on a few large customers for a significant portion of revenue and the ongoing risk factors associated with rapid scaling and market competition.
Financial Highlights
52 data points| Revenue | $392.15M |
| Cost of Revenue | $86.80M |
| Gross Profit | $305.34M |
| R&D Expenses | $94.32M |
| Operating Expenses | $397.28M |
| Operating Income | -$91.94M |
| Interest Expense | $609K |
| Net Income | -$102.14M |
| EPS (Basic) | $-0.05 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-0.05 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.96B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.96B |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue growth of 44% year-over-year for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, reaching $1.1 billion.
- 2Government segment revenue increased 57% to $658.4 million, while Commercial segment revenue grew 29% to $450.6 million for the nine-month period.
- 3Net loss improved significantly, decreasing from $1.02 billion to $364.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
- 4Stock-based compensation expenses decreased substantially year-over-year, leading to improved reported operating expenses.
- 5Contribution margin improved to 58% for the nine months, indicating better operational efficiency when excluding stock-based compensation.
- 6Strong liquidity position with $2.3 billion in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2021.
- 7Continued strategic investments in technology companies totaling $153 million purchased and $226.5 million in commitments as of September 30, 2021.