Forward Deployed Software Engineer Intern

Palantir (PLTR) stock: bull vs bear case after director's $2.79M share sale. Palantir (PLTR) stock director Alexander Moore sells $2.79M in stock as PLTR trades at $175 with analysts setting targets as high as $255. By Trader Edge August 20, 2026 3 Mins Read Tldr. * Director Alexander Moore sold 16,000 PLTR shares worth ~$2.79M on August 17, 2026, under a pre-planned 10b5-1 trading plan * PLTR trades at $175.19, giving Palantir a market cap of $421 billion, though fair-value models put intrinsic value at $129.27 * Q2 2026 results beat expectations, with revenue 6.8% above FactSet consensus and U.S. commercial revenue up 149% year-over-year * Multiple analysts raised price targets, with BofA at $255, Truist at $223, UBS at $220, and Piper Sandler at $230 * Technically, PLTR is range-bound between $168.20 support and $180.04 resistance following a 29% monthly surge Palantir Technologies (PLTR) director Alexander D. Moore sold 16,000 Class A shares on August 17, 2026, generating approximately $2.79 million. The sales were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan set up on December 11, 2025, at prices between $173.21 and $175.84 per share. Following the transactions, Moore still holds 1,079,095 PLTR shares. The Form 4 filing was submitted to the SEC on August 19, 2026. PLTR was trading at $175.19 at the time of the sale, putting Palantir's market cap at $421 billion. The stock has returned 29.5% over the past six months. The insider move comes after a strong Q2 2026 earnings report. Revenue came in 6.8% above FactSet consensus, and operating income beat estimates by 10.5%. Palantir also posted a Rule of 155 score, up from 127 the prior quarter. U.S. commercial revenue grew 149% year-over-year. Total contract value in that segment surged more than 150%, with remaining performance obligations more than doubling. Analyst targets keep climbing. Several analysts raised their price targets following the Q2 beat. UBS moved its target to $220, pointing to revenue growth accelerating to 93% and 2026 guidance raised to 82% growth. Truist went to $223, citing sovereign AI demand. Piper Sandler held its Overweight rating with a $230 target. BofA sits at the top with a $255 target. Phillip Securities raised its target to $215, bumping fiscal 2026 revenue and net income forecasts by 6%. Benchmark maintained a Hold rating but acknowledged the strong quarter. Twenty-two analysts have revised earnings estimates upward. The bull case rests on Palantir's financials. FY2025 revenue hit $4.48 billion, up from $2.87 billion in 2024. Gross margins run at 82.4%, net income margins at 36.3%, and the company carries no debt. Projected cash reserves stand at $8.4 billion. Valuation concerns remain. Not everyone is convinced the price is justified. At 136x trailing earnings and 100x forward earnings, the stock leaves little room for error. The EV/EBITDA sits at 151.1x, and the FCF yield is just 0.8%. Fair-value models peg intrinsic value at $129.27, a 24% discount to the current price. A market cap of $421 billion makes sustaining near-80% growth rates increasingly difficult mathematically. Technically, PLTR is coiled in a tight range. Weekly support sits at $168.20, with resistance at $180.04 a level the stock has failed to break through repeatedly. The daily ADX of 15.9 points to a trendless, range-bound market. The all-time high of $207.52 sits 21% above the current price. A break above $180 with volume could open the door to $186, and then that record. A close below $168 puts $156 in focus. The weekly StochRSI reading of 96 sits in overbought territory, a level that has historically preceded pullbacks. Stop guessing and start investing with confidence. KnockoutStocks gives you the AI insights, market intelligence, and stock research you need to spot opportunities, cut through the noise, and make smarter investment decisions - all in one powerful platform. Simply use coupon code SPECIAL50 at checkout to claim your exclusive discount. Limited Time Offer Get 3 free stock ebooks. Discover top-performing stocks in AI, Crypto, and Technology with expert analysis. * Top 10 AI Stocks - Leading AI companies * Top 10 Crypto Stocks - Blockchain leaders * Top 10 Tech Stocks - Tech giants

AppLovin achieved a triple-digit Rule of 40 score, rivalling Palantir Technologies' 155, whilst trading at a significantly lower valuation with a forward price-to-earnings ratio below 19. The adtech company differentiates itself by charging advertisers only when ads convert, using its Axon 2 models to drive growth beyond its original gaming niche. Second-quarter revenue grew 53% year-over-year, though this marked a slowdown from 59% in the first quarter due to gaming advertising weakness and model upgrade timing. Non-gaming revenue exceeded the fourth quarter by 28%. Management reports the model update is now live and third-quarter performance has started strongly. The company targets long-term compound annual revenue growth of 30% as it expands beyond gaming into broader markets.

Jacobs nabs MMSD committee backing, pledges to cut Palantir. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Updated Aug. 17, 2026, 11:15 a.m. CT An ad hoc committee recommended Jacobs Solutions as the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District's next wastewater operator, passing over the current operator, Veolia. The announcement came during a special commission meeting Aug. 17 at the sewerage district's headquarters. The competition for the 10-year, $700 million contract − which has grown contentious in its final stretch − is down to two finalists: Veolia North America and Jacobs. Veolia, a French company with North American headquarters in Boston, is vying for a third term. Jacobs, headquartered in Dallas, has recently expanded its wastewater-treatment work. As the two largest private sewerage system operators in the country, they have gone head-to-head before. Dennis Grzezinski, chair of the ad hoc committee and a former MMSD commissioner, announced that the committee unanimously recommended Jacobs for the contract, set to begin in 2028. Grzezinski said Jacobs' bid was $54 million lower than Veolia's, giving it a significant cost advantage. The committee also cited Jacobs' more systematic approach and deeper experience using real-time, data-driven tools − capabilities it said are crucial to meeting the district's goals. The announcement was met with surprise − and striking silence. No one in the room spoke as the ad hoc committee members adopted the motion, then passed around the paperwork to sign. As part of its final bid, Jacobs agreed to end its partnership with Palantir, the controversial software company that has helped ICE find and deport undocumented immigrants. Concerns about the ties - first reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - prompted a July 20 rally, where organizers with Comité Sin Fronteras, the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and Black Leaders Organizing for Communities urged commissioners not to choose Jacobs. The partnership even garnered the attention of civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton, who noted it during a press conference in Madison on Aug. 14. In response to concerns, MMSD had said the operator that is chosen would not have access to private individual data, while Jacobs had said any client data would be protected by strict safeguards. However, during negotiations, Jacobs said it would choose another company for its data analysis. The scoring process weighed several factors: price, 60%; approach, 25%; staffing, training and workforce development, 10%; and community partnerships, 5%. Jacobs' proposal received a score of 96.8, compared with 84.9 for Veolia's proposal. "We are surprised and disappointed by the recommendation announced today," said Adam Lisberg, Veolia spokesperson. "Veolia is very proud of the work that we've done over the last 18... we think we've served the people of this community very well in that time," Lisberg said. A years-long process that unfolded quietly − until last spring. The high-stakes decision has grown increasingly contentious, drawing intense scrutiny to a process that was quietly unfolding for years. Tensions escalated after the advocacy group Common Ground and whistleblowers accused Jacobs' competitor, Veolia, of mismanagement and data fabrication. In April, Veolia asked MMSD to pause or cancel the bidding process, citing concerns about interference. The dispute ultimately prompted the MMSD Commission to order an independent audit of Veolia, which is underway. Grzezinski said during the Aug. 17 announcement that the audit was separate from the committee's review and recommendation. Milwaukee's sewerage district has operated one of the nation's largest publicly owned wastewater-treatment systems under private contract since 1998. The wastewater operator is in charge of the Jones Island and South Shore wastewater plants, Deep Tunnel system, Milorganite fertilizer factory and regional sewer infrastructure that serves 1.1 million people. The ad hoc committee's recommendation is the last step before the official selection in the fall. The committee of five former commissioners was appointed by the MMSD Commission to oversee the selection process, review proposals and make a recommendation. It's the Commission, though, that gets the final say. That decision is expected in September. Will MMSD follow the recommendation? Past contracts offer few clues about how much weight the MMSD Commission will give to the committee's recommendation, because the selection process has varied over the years. MMSD's first contract began in 1998, estimated at $326 million, went to New Jersey-headquartered United Water Services after a competitive bidding process involving three other companies. An advisory committee oversaw that process. Veolia won the two subsequent 10-year contracts: the first beginning in 2008 and the second beginning in 2018. In the 2008 bid, Veolia prevailed over United Water, winning a contract estimated at $400 million. The selection process was led by MMSD staff who made a recommendation to the Commission. Veolia won the second contract, worth $500 million, without having to go through a bidding process, Instead, the MMSD Commission approved a noncompetitive, staff-recommended extension of Veolia's existing contract. With such a lucrative, decade-long contract at stake, both bidders have assembled well-connected local teams. Veolia hired former Milwaukee officials Ashanti Hamilton and Ghassan Korban and consultant Michael D'Amato, who previously served as a Milwaukee aldernman. Jacobs enlisted Wisconsin political and public affairs advisers Thad Nation, Eric Petersen and Mike Tate. Audit of alleged Veolia mismanagement is underway. The process took a much different course this time, marked by its own twists and turns. Bob Connolly, co-chair of Common Ground, previously told the Journal Sentinel that it asked the commissioners to delay choosing a bidder until the Veolia audit was complete. The MMSD Commission authorized the independent audit in June, setting aside up to $100,000 for the audit and another $100,000 for related professional services. In July, commissioners selected EMA Inc., an employee-owned utility consulting firm headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, to conduct the audit. A five-member independent advisory committee is overseeing the audit, which is examining Veolia's compliance with its contract as well as MMSD's oversight. According to the request for proposals, the audit company is expected to conduct confidential interviews, review relevant records and data, assess findings and present the issues to the Commission. The audit results are expected in September. Once the findings are available, the Commission is expected to consider EMA's recommendations, corrective action and policy improvements. Veolia has strongly defended its record and, in July, sent Common Ground a cease-and-desist letter that raised the prospect of legal action over the group's claims. MMSD Executive Director Kevin Shafer has also said he is confident Veolia is properly managing the district's wastewater-treatment plants. Lisberg, from Veolia, said he's confident the results of the audit will help towards MMSD's final decision. Connolly said Common Ground is looking forward to the results of the audit, and said it will work with the Commission on what recommendations and changes need to be made so the system is better managed moving forward. This story was updated to add more information. Mary Spicuzza and Isabella Russomanno contributed to reporting on this story. Caitlin Looby covers the Great Lakes and the environment for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Contact: [email protected]. Follow her on X @caitlooby. Caitlin is an Outrider Fellow and also receives support from the Brico Fund, Fund for Lake Michigan, Barbara K. Frank, and individual contributions to the Journal Sentinel Community-Funded Journalism Project. Journal Sentinel editors maintain full editorial control over all content. To support this work, visit jsonline.com/support. Checks can be addressed to Local Media Foundation (memo: "JS Community Journalism") and mailed to P.O. Box 85015, Chicago, IL 60689. The JS Community-Funded Journalism Project is made possible through our partnership with Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36-4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association, and EnMotive, LLC, a subsidiary of USA TODAY Co., Inc.−the parent company of this publication.