Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Investment Decision Analysis Post-CEO Share Sale

A Reddit discussion (Nov 22, 2025) examined PLTR investment decisions after CEO Alex Karp sold 585k shares (~$96M) and insiders dumped over $250M total [1][2]. Discussion points:

• Bearish
  : Short with caution (insider sales/valuation)
• Bullish
  : Buy at current levels ($150 support) or hold ($165 gamma/vanna target)
• Neutral
  : Wait for Monday’s price action

• Price reaction: PLTR dropped 9.48% on Nov20 ($172→$155.75) then -0.74% to $154.85 on Nov21 [0]
• Volume: 71.35M shares (above 57.91M avg) signals investor concern [0]
• Sector context: Tech sector was second-worst performer (up 0.146%) reflecting AI bubble fears [0][1]

• Price metrics: Closed at $154.85 (recent low $147.56 near $150 support) [0]
• Valuation: 351.93x P/E, 102x sales (above industry averages) [0][3]
• Insider sales: $250M+ total may indicate executive concern [1][2]

• Whether sales are pre-planned (10b5-1 plans)
• Validity of gamma/vanna data
• Monday’s price action

• Valuation risk
  : Vulnerable to correction if AI bubble fears intensify [0][3]
• Insider selling risk
  : May erode investor confidence [1][2]
• Sector rotation risk
  : Tech underperformance suggests shift from high-growth AI stocks [0]

Decision-makers should balance bearish (insider sales/valuation) and bullish ($150 support) signals. Waiting for Monday’s price action is prudent given mixed sentiment.