Palantir vs Oracle: Wall Street’s AI stock split — and 3 alternatives investors are watching in 2026
Wall Street analysts remain neutral on Palantir, citing its high valuation, while seeing more upside in Oracle as AI-related costs rise, according to a Motley Fool analysis. Palantir shares closed at $167.86, down 5.6%, and Oracle at $195.71, up 0.4%. Investors are weighing risks tied to surging chip and power expenses. Alternatives highlighted include Alphabet, Micron, and Nvidia.