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Palantir CEO Sells $2.2B Amid 1,620% Stock Surge

2/8/2026

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Alex Karp, Palantir Technologies' chief executive, has sold $2.2 billion of stock since the AI boom began.
Palantir's stock has risen 1,620% since late 2022.
In the fourth quarter, revenue rose 70% to $1.4 billion and customer count rose 34%.
Palantir's non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 57% and the Rule of 40 score reached 127.
Analysts say profit-taking may be prudent given the high valuation and market risks.

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Story summary

Alex Karp, Palantir Technologies' chief executive, has sold $2.2 billion of stock since the AI boom began.
Palantir's stock has risen 1,620% since late 2022.
In the fourth quarter, revenue rose 70% to $1.4 billion and customer count rose 34%.
Palantir's non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 57% and the Rule of 40 score reached 127.
Analysts say profit-taking may be prudent given the high valuation and market risks.