Palantir (PLTR 0.01%) stock is down roughly 20% in less than a month.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 19, 2025. The video was published on Aug. 21, 2025.
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Why Is Palantir Stock Falling, and Is It a Buying Opportunity?
By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA
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Aug 22, 2025 at 6:00AM
NASDAQ: PLTR
Palantir Technologies
Market Cap
$371B
Today's Change
(0.01%) $0.01
Current Price
$156.02
Price as of August 21, 2025, 3:58 p.m. ET
A short-seller report added fuel to a sell-off that started earlier for Palantir stock.
About the Author
A Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.
Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Palantir Technologies. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Parkev Tatevosian is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.
Stocks Mentioned
Palantir Technologies
PLTR
$156.02
(0.01%)
$0.01
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