Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

For the quarter ended June 2025, Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) reported revenue of $1 billion, up 48% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.16, compared to $0.09 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +6.97% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $938.33 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.14, the EPS surprise was +14.29%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Palantir Technologies performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Customers: 849 versus the three-analyst average estimate of 811.Revenue- Government: $552.98 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $510.47 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +49.2%.Revenue- Commercial: $450.71 million versus $429.32 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +46.6% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Palantir Technologies here>>>Shares of Palantir Technologies have returned +15.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent. Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity.Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators, and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks