Palantir slumps 5% after earnings as analysts point to slowdown in total contract value

The software giant's stock fell after earnings failed to impress investors.

Palantir slumps 5% after earnings as analysts point to slowdown in total contract value

TL;DR

  • Palantir's shares fell after reporting Q3 earnings, with analysts noting a slowdown in U.S. commercial total contract value (TCV).
  • U.S. commercial revenue surpassed government revenue for the first time, but TCV growth slowed to 11% from 153% in the prior quarter.
  • Analysts are looking for evidence that the 11% TCV growth is not a structural issue.
  • Apple reported better-than-expected revenue but missed iPad sales estimates and issued a disappointing margin forecast.
  • Apple is facing challenges from a global memory crunch and rising component costs.
  • Despite supply constraints, Apple's CEO stated it was their best fiscal year ever.