Palantir reports Q3 revenue up 96% YoY to $2.31B, above $2.18B est., US commercial revenue up 148% to $984M, and raises FY 2026 revenue guidance to ~$8.53B (Samantha Subin/CNBC)
The company's recent quarter demonstrated significant financial expansion, underpinned by domestic operations. U.S. commercial revenue experienced an exceptional 148% surge during the period, reaching $984 million. This robust commercial performance allowed total quarterly revenue to easily top consensus analyst estimates. Encouraged by these underlying growth metrics, leadership updated its long-term outlook through fiscal year 2026.
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Strong domestic enterprise demand continues to serve as Palantir's primary financial grow…: Strong domestic enterprise demand continues to serve as Palantir's primary financial growth driver.
The company's quarterly results demonstrated significant outperformance when measured aga…: The company's quarterly results demonstrated significant outperformance when measured against consensus analyst estimates.
Updated guidance now targets full-year 2026 revenue to hit approximately $8.53 billion.: Updated guidance now targets full-year 2026 revenue to hit approximately $8.53 billion.
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