Palantir (PLTR +2.61%) has been one of the hottest AI stocks since 2023. However, 2026 hasn’t been so kind to it. Even after a sharp spike last week that was apparently connected to an improving outlook for other defense contractors, it’s down 12% so far this year. That begs the question: Is this a buying opportunity or the start of a major sell-off?
I think it’s helpful to project Palantir’s stock price by the end of next year to determine whether it is a buy right now.
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