Should you buy PLTR stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Palantir (PLTR) as Hold/Accumulate with a technical score of 0.00 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Hold signal since
- Price since signal Up 10.60%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 1.05%
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- High gross margin of 84.8%
- Strong operating margin of 42.8%
Palantir stock price up 1.87% on Monday
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Palantir stock price increased 1.87% on the most recent trading day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026), moving up from $172.01 to $175.23. Throughout the last trading day, the stock experienced fluctuations of 5.11%, with a low of $170.87 and a high of $179.60. Over this period, the price has shown volatility, resulting in a gain of 33.22% over the past two weeks. The trading volume decreased on the last day by -21 million shares, bringing the total volume to 55 million shares traded for about $9.68 billion. It is important to note that declining volume alongside rising prices may indicate divergence and could serve as an early warning of potential changes in the coming days.
The stock has broken the very wide and horizontal trend up. Breaks like this are often followed by swift and strong movements, and any correction down to the breakline at approximately. $161.95 is considered to be a "second chance" to hit a potential runner. It is, however, important that volume does follow the price as false breaks may appear and it may move back into the horizontal trend. Based on the rectangle-formation theory the stock is predicted to reach $215.79 sometime during the next 3 months.
PLTR Signals & Forecast
The Palantir stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $153.28 and $131.09. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Thursday, June 25, 2026, and so far it has risen 63.35%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Palantir stock
Palantir finds support from accumulated volume at $172.01 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock may move much during the day (volatility) and with a large prediction interval from the Bollinger Band this stock is considered to be "high risk". During the last day, the stock moved $8.73 between high and low, or 5.11%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 7.23%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $169.90 (-3.04%) (This stock has high daily movements and this gives high risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 31 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (PLTR) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Palantir Technologies Inc. to open at $175.23, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $170.78 and $179.68, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$8.89 (+/-5.21%) up or down from last closing price. If Palantir Technologies Inc. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 5.21% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $172.01, some $3.22 (1.84%) from the current price of $175.23, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is Palantir Technologies Inc. stock A Buy?
Palantir holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development.
Current score:
0.000
Hold/Accumulate
Unchanged
Zero in score indicates that our system is expecting high volatility and risk for the following trading day. Given the latest developments, we cannot determine the next direction as it may go both ways.
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $175.23 ( 0.0019%).
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PLTR Performance
Trading levels for PLTR
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 183.96 | 4.98% |
| R2 | 180.63 | 3.08% |
| R1 | 178.57 | 1.91% |
| Price | 175.23 | |
| S1 | 171.90 | -1.90% |
| S2 | 169.84 | -3.08% |
| S3 | 166.50 | -4.98% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 175.23 | |
| S1 | 172.01 | -1.84% |
| S2 | 162.66 | -7.17% |
| S3 | 156.54 | -10.67% |
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