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Palantir raises full-year revenue outlook as US commercial sales top US government revenue for the first time

Palantir Technologies beat Wall Street third-quarter revenue and profit estimates while raising its full-year revenue outlook. Total revenue climbed to $2.3 billion, nearly double from a year earlier, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence platforms. Most notably, United States commercial revenue jumped 148% to $984 million, outstripping United States government revenue of $953 million for the first time in the company's history. Despite the record performance and high operating profitability, investors scrutinized slower total contract value growth and a flat backlog.

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  • ✓ Palantir reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of about US$2.31 billion, which is nearly double a year earlier.
  • ✓ Palantir's commercial revenue jumped 148% to $984 million, surpassing government revenue of $953 million.
  • ✓ Palantir raised its full-year revenue outlook to roughly US$8.53 billion.
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Palantir reported that its United States commercial sales exceeded United States government revenue for the first time alongside an increased full-year revenue guidance.

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  1. Palantir Raises Revenue Outlook as US Commercial Sales Surge

    Palantir Technologies beat Wall Street third-quarter revenue and profit estimates while raising its full-year revenue outlook. Total revenue climbed to $2.3 billion, nearly double from a year earlier, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence platforms. Most notably, United States commercial revenue jumped 148% to $984 million, outstripping United States government revenue of $953 million for the first time in the company's history. Despite the record performance and high operating profitability, investors scrutinized slower total contract value growth and a flat backlog.

    Why it matters

    The data software company has traditionally relied heavily on public sector contracts, making the pivot toward private commercial sales a major structural shift. Analysts are watching how quickly high artificial intelligence usage converts into sustained financial backlog expansion. The third-quarter earnings report arrived while the broader corporate earnings season is past its halfway mark.

    What is confirmed

    • Palantir reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of about US$2.31 billion, which is nearly double a year earlier.
    • Palantir's commercial revenue jumped 148% to $984 million, surpassing government revenue of $953 million.
    • Palantir raised its full-year revenue outlook to roughly US$8.53 billion.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Investors focused on slower total contract value growth and a flat backlog to question how quickly surging AI usage converts into future gains.

    What to watch next

    • Future quarterly earnings reports to monitor if US commercial sales maintain their lead over government revenue
    • Developments regarding total contract value growth and backlog expansion
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