With its inclusion in the S&P 500 index, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) is entering a new phase that will likely attract a new wave of investors and long-term capital, according to Bank of America.
On Tuesday, the investment bank reiterated a Buy rating and raised the price target for the data analytics and artificial intelligence firm from $30 to $50, as “S&P 500 inclusion provides a watershed moment” for institutional investors.
“We think that becoming a member of the S&P 500 could be highly beneficial to PLTR’s stock volatility. We think that the inclusion would attract more institutional investors, both passive and active,” wrote Mariana Perez Mora, an analyst at Bank of America.
Strong Financials, Strategic AI Leadership
Palantir has become a key player in artificial intelligence, leveraging its deep ties with both government and commercial sectors. Bank of America's revised $50 price target reflects a new valuation approach, which rolls estimates forward to 2026. ...
