# Michael Burry Shorting Palantir Earnings

> Michael Burry bets on Palantir's earnings next Monday failing to justify its 122x valuation.
- Title: Michael Burry Shorting Palantir Earnings · 24/7 Wall St.
- Summary: Michael Burry bets on Palantir's earnings next Monday failing to justify its 122x valuation. Michael Burry remains short Palantir as its earnings report next…
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- Source: 24/7 Wall St. — https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/10/26/michael-burry-is-shorting-pltr-why-palantirs-earnings-next-monday-are-a-make-or-break-moment
- Author: Rich Duprey
- Published: 2026-10-26T13:49:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: michael burry, palantir, pltr, earnings report, shorting, ai stock bubble, valuation, nasdaq
## Michael Burry Shorting Palantir
Michael Burry remains short Palantir heading into Monday's earnings report with shares priced at 122 times 2026 earnings.
## Palantir's Q3 Results
Palantir reported third-quarter revenue of $1.935 billion, a 93% year-over-year increase, with U.S. commercial revenue up 149% to $764 million.
## Earnings Beat
Palantir's Q3 EPS of $0.41 exceeded the $0.346 consensus, and management raised full-year revenue guidance to $8.158 billion.
## Wall Street Expectations
Wall Street expects Palantir to report nearly 85% revenue growth for the year, but shares trade at 122 times forward earnings.
## U.S. Commercial Growth
U.S. commercial revenue growth remains the swing factor, with management guiding for at least 134% growth and triple-digit expansion for the next 18 months.
## Burry's Short Position
Burry closed his Scion hedge fund last year and maintains short positions in Palantir despite a 11.22% year-to-date share gain.
## Earnings Make-or-Break Moment
Palantir's earnings next Monday will test whether the AI story can outpace its 122x valuation, with a result inside management's range giving skeptics an opening.
## Key takeaway

Michael Burry remains short Palantir as its earnings report next Monday could confirm or break the AI stock bubble.