Palantir (PLTR) surged 40% this week, contributing to a 51% YTD gain and driving its squeeze score to 82.5. Despite strong momentum and record short losses, the stock remains relatively low crowded, signaling potential for a reversal after earnings.

PLTR has surged 40% in the first week of this month and 51% year-to-date, following gains of 340% and 167% over the past two years.

The average monthly return over the last two years has been 14%.

This past week marked the best performance in a year.

The stock price's log-scale graph highlights its consistent growth, but the most recent data point is just a week.

PLTR is not a crowded short, with a crowded score of just 32. However, the short interest stands at 4.4%, higher than most.

The 40% stock surge has driven the squeeze score to 82.5. This score combines the crowded short metric with recent returns. When recent returns are strong, shorts suffer large losses, making them highly vulnerable to squeeze.

The stock price and squeeze score graphs mirror each other: if the stock reverses, so will the squeeze score.

The P&L graph reveals shorts have lost $1 billion in the past week and $3 billion in the past month.

Despite the stock's rise, no squeeze has occurred. In fact, short positions have increased as part of a reversal strategy.

Twenty percent of analysts have sell recommendation on the stock.

Palantir’s robust 40% rally has significantly increased its squeeze score to 82.5, while short positions have incurred record losses. Despite strong momentum, these signals indicate a heightened risk of a post-earnings reversal. The data reinforces a potential bearish outcome as shorts remain vulnerable.

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