Palantir stock drops 3% into MLK market break as PLTR earnings date nears
New York, Jan 18, 2026, 10:54 EST — Market closed. Shares of Palantir Technologies Inc. dropped 3.4% Friday, ending the session at $170.96. The stock fluctuated between $170.03 and $182.12 on volume of roughly 59.5 million shares. This dip sets the stage for a holiday-shortened period as traders eye whether the decline persists once U.S. markets reopen. Timing is crucial. With Palantir’s next earnings report looming, traders are already adjusting their positions. The stock tends to see sharp swings on heavier volume days. Palantir announced it plans to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings on Monday, Feb. 2, after