Palantir Technologies' (PLTR) Q1 results were "equally impressive" as its Q4 performance, driven by strong growth in US commercial and government segments, Morgan Stanley said in a note Tuesday.
The results were seen as particularly strong given broader economic uncertainty and prior concerns about whether large government and commercial deals would close.
Total revenue rose 39% year-over-year to $883.9 million, marking the company's seventh straight quarter of accelerating growth. US commercial revenue climbed 70% from a year earlier and 19% sequentially to $255 million, driven by momentum around the company's artificial intelligence platform offering.
Government strength was also notable, with international government revenue accelerating to 46% growth, helped by expanded partnerships with the UK's NHS and NATO. However, the international commercial segment remained a weak spot, declining 5% year-over-year after showing 3% growth in Q4, according to the note.
The firm highlighted margin outperformance, with adjusted operating margin at 44%, 200 basis points ahead of consensus. Free cash flow also exceeded expectations at $370 million, after adjusting for $66 million in payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation.
Despite Palantir's continued momentum and status as a top AI beneficiary in software, Morgan Stanley maintained an equal-weight rating and raised its price target on the company to $98 from $90.
Shares of Palantir Technologies were down nearly 12% in recent trading.
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