After climbing 167% in 2023 and 340% in 2024, Palantir ( PLTR +3.34% ) stock is on course to deliver another stellar return in 2025. Shares are up by about 148% year to date, and investors remain optimistic about the artificial intelligence (AI) company . Its market cap of $448 billion now puts it among the 25 most valuable publicly traded companies.

But smart investors focus on what the future holds rather than simply betting on yesterday's winners. And two smaller AI companies could outperform Palantir in 2026, even reaching levels that push their values beyond that of the soaring tech giant by the end of next year.

How high can Palantir climb in 2026?

Palantir has been growing at a rare pace for a company of its size. In the software world, there is a popular concept known

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