Shares of AI darling Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR) went parabolic following the release of some exceptional quarterly earnings results. Now up more than 260% year to date, questions linger as to whether the AI-first big data analytics has what it takes to keep delivering profoundly strong quarters to support its remarkable rally.

Revenue growth can be exciting, but what's much more important in the long run is the bottom line. If a company can grow its earnings at a high rate, that can improve its price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple and make the stock a better value buy for investors. This can be particularly key for Palantir, whose P/E ratio is now at around 300.

Palantir Technologies helps the government and other clients with big data analytics, which involves analyzing massive volumes of information to discover patterns and actionable insights. It monetizes these services through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model, where the client gets continuous access to its platforms for a recurring fee.

Palantir's earnings continue to highlight the company's profitability. Read why PLTR stock valuation may seem excessive for some investors.

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Palantir Technologies (PLTR) and SoundHound (SOUN) stocks have delivered jaw-dropping returns in 2024. PLTR stock has surged about 242% year-to-date, and SoundHound has outpaced it with a staggering 258% gain.