Citron Research, the firm led by short-seller Andrew Left, unpacked its bear case for Palantir, using OpenAI to show why it may be highly overvalued.

Andrew Left argues that investors have overhyped Palantir stock, and its valuation pales in comparison to a true AI leader like OpenAI.

Shares of Palantir (PLTR) dropped over 9% on Tuesday due to a critical report from short-selling firm Citron Research, which cited that PLTR stock

The heaviest weight on the market was Nvidia, whose chips are powering much of the move into AI. It sank 3.5%.

U.S. stock indexes ended mixed after Nvidia, Palantir and other superstar stocks pared most of their steep losses from the morning.

The day’s action again centered around stocks caught up in the mania around artificial-intelligence technology.

Palantir's price-to-sales ratio of 114 is way above OpenAI's 17. Palantir's success in defense work could block access to growth as enterprise AI payoff remains elusive

The sudden reversal shows how the hottest AI trade and top-performing stock of the year is colliding with a broader market rotation out of big tech.

Software stocks have been under pressure—and there may be more selling to come as highflying shares of Palantir finally succumb to gravity.

Palantir Technologies has created one of the most dramatic stories on Wall Street this year, defying conventional investment narratives. In 2025, it became the top-performing stock in the S&P 500, surging over 106% and at points climbing 144% from the start of the year—outpacing even AI heavyweights like Nvidia.

Palantir Technologies was the worst performer in the S&P 500 on Tuesday, with the stock continuing to surrender gains following a blowout earnings report earlier this month.

Palantir stock fell for the sixth straight session on Wednesday. With the retreat, Palantir stock is down 18% from its all-time high.