Summary
Palantir Technologies Inc. reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2024, demonstrating robust revenue growth and a significant increase in profitability. Total revenue for the quarter reached $725.5 million, a 30% increase year-over-year, driven by growth in both its government and commercial segments. The company's income from operations saw a substantial rise to $113.1 million from $40.0 million in the prior year's quarter. This growth reflects effective cost management alongside strong top-line performance. The company ended the quarter with a healthy cash position, indicating solid operational execution and financial discipline. Palantir continues to expand its customer base and deepen relationships with existing clients, positioning itself for sustained growth in the evolving data analytics and AI market.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Revenue | $725.52M |
| Cost of Revenue | $146.64M |
| Gross Profit | $578.88M |
| R&D Expenses | $117.56M |
| Operating Expenses | $465.74M |
| Operating Income | $113.14M |
| Net Income | $143.53M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.06 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.06 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 2.25B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 2.46B |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue increased by 30% year-over-year to $725.5 million for Q3 2024.
- 2Income from operations surged to $113.1 million, a significant increase from $40.0 million in Q3 2023.
- 3Gross margin remained strong at 80% for the quarter.
- 4Total operating expenses increased by 14% year-over-year, indicating controlled expense growth relative to revenue.
- 5The company repurchased approximately $18.9 million of its Class A common stock during the quarter.
- 6As of September 30, 2024, Palantir had 629 customers, up from 453 in the prior year period.
- 7Interest income increased significantly year-over-year, reflecting a larger cash and marketable securities balance.