The Motley Fool
06 Jul 2026, 08:12 UTC · 3h ago
President Trump Sells Palantir Stock and Buys an AI Stock Up 2,100% Since 2023
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The Motley Fool
06 Jul 2026, 08:12 UTC · 3h ago
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Palantir reported first-quarter revenue growth of 85% to $1.6 billion and a 153% increase in non-GAAP earnings. — Significant acceleration in revenue and earnings growth typically drives bullish sentiment for a high-growth software company.
+0.60President Trump's third-party managed accounts sold between $854,000 and $4.6 million in Palantir (PLTR) during the first quarter. — While the amount is small relative to market cap, high-profile selling by a political figure's portfolio can create negative sentiment.
-0.30President Trump's third-party managed accounts purchased between $45,000 and $150,000 in Western Digital (WDC) during the first quarter. — Positive signal for the specific ticker, though the position size is relatively small.
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Palantir shares currently trade at 140 times adjusted earnings, which is considered expensive relative to historical software company valuations. — High valuation multiples increase the risk of a price correction if growth targets are missed.
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The company reported impressive financial results with significant revenue and earnings growth, despite the stock's high valuation.
The stock was purchased by Trump's investment accounts and has seen a massive increase in price since early 2023.
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