Citi Research favors a buy rating in the "PLTR stock forecast 2025" scenario, projecting ROE improvement to 12% alongside net margin expansion from software automation efficiencies. Morgan Stanley recently hiked its STX stock price target to $265 from $168, citing an elongated demand cycle that could push gross margins above 45% by early 2027. Multiple analysts have followed suit with upgraded targets based on channel checks showing sustained pricing strength. Nvidia's trajectory into 2026 will hinge on its ability to maintain pricing power and operational scale in the face of intensifying competition. CoinCodex's forecast sees NVDA drifting lower to $200 by mid-2026, suggesting concerns about cooling demand or market reversion. That view may reflect technical exhaustion or valuation normalization. The median "PLTR stock forecast 2025" stands at $25, factoring in projected free cash flow growth of 18% and reduced debt ratios. Hedge funds see Palantir as a long-term data infrastructure play amid rising global geopolitical tensions.
