Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) has seen notable activity across several key Fintel metrics, suggesting a dynamic landscape for the data analytics firm.
Institutional Sentiment
Institutional ownership in PLTR remains robust, with 3,462 institutions reporting positions.1 These institutions collectively hold over 1.35 billion shares.1 Fintel's Fund Sentiment Score for PLTR is high at 90.14 out of 100, indicating significant institutional accumulation relative to its peers.2 Top institutional holders include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and State Street Corp.1
Analyst Coverage and Price Targets
Recent analyst activity points to an improving outlook. Deutsche Bank notably upgraded PLTR from "Sell" to "Hold" on August 5, 2025.3 Additionally, Piper Sandler initiated coverage with an "Overweight" recommendation on July 25, 2025, and Loop Capital started with a "Buy" recommendation on February 20, 2025.3 The average one-year price target for PLTR has seen upward revisions, reaching $127.84 as of August 5, 2025.3
Short Interest and Factor Scores
Current short interest stands at 53.73 million shares, representing a relatively low short float of 2.45%.4 The days to cover ratio is also low at 0.77 days, suggesting limited pressure from short sellers in the immediate term.4 From a quantitative perspective, PLTR scores highly in Profitability (87.20/100) and Quality (81.35/100), though its Growth score is moderate at 48.56/100.2
