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27 Jul 2026, 02:30 UTC · 3h ago
IBM Fell 25% as Hardware Spending Dominated AI Budgets. Palantir Sells What Runs on Top.
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Palantir reported revenue growth of 85% and a significant margin expansion from 44% to 60% year-over-year. — High growth coupled with expanding margins typically drives strong investor demand and upward price pressure for growth stocks.
+0.80IBM shares fell 25% on July 14 following preliminary second-quarter results that showed spending delays in large software deals. — A sharp price drop triggered by missing expectations and shifting customer spending patterns signals fundamental headwinds for IBM's core software business.
-0.70Palantir's net dollar retention reached 150% with total remaining deal value increasing 98% to nearly $12 billion. — Strong retention and a growing backlog provide high visibility into future revenue streams and product-market fit.
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Palantir currently trades at a high valuation of approximately 39 times sales and 67 times free-cash-flow guidance. — Rich valuations increase the risk of a correction if the company fails to meet its aggressive growth targets.
-0.40IBM is investing in AI governance and data layers, including a $5 billion commitment called Lightwell to address open-source vulnerabilities. — While strategic, these long-term investments are offset by the company's current multisegment volatility and slower growth cycles.
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The company reports strong revenue growth, expanding margins, and high net dollar retention.
The company saw a 25% share price drop after preliminary results showed customers shifting spending away from software deals.
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