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Palantir Lost $875 Million, but Explosive Growth Changes Everything

Palantir just lost an $875 million FAA deal, but explosive commercial growth and improving earnings are creating a surprising new argument for the stock.
Rick Orford Written by: Rick Orford
Mike Reyes Edited by: Mike Reyes
Last Updated August 27, 2026
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Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR) just lost an $875 million FAA AI contract to a much smaller rival, exposing a competitive risk investors can’t ignore. Yet its commercial business is exploding, earnings are catching up, and the valuation has improved dramatically. The contract loss matters, but the bigger question is whether Palantir’s extraordinary growth can make today’s expensive stock look increasingly reasonable.

Stock prices used were the market prices of Aug. 19, 2026. The video was published on Aug. 25, 2026. On the date of publication, Rick Orford did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this video.

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