Palantir Technologies (PLTR) seasonality: returns by month

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has averaged +35.6% in November and −5.9% in December since 2020, the best and worst months. Every month's average is shown below with how often it rose, so a single big year can't hide.

Palantir Technologies returns by calendar month since 2020

PLTR return statistics by calendar month
MonthAverageMedianRose inBestWorst
January+5.2%+1.4%50% of 6 yrs+49.4% 2021−24.7% 2022
February+1.3%−2.8%50% of 6 yrs+55.9% 2024−32.1% 2021
March+3.1%+3.0%50% of 6 yrs+15.9% 2022−8.3% 2024
April−0.5%−4.7%17% of 6 yrs+40.3% 2025−24.3% 2022
May+15.9%+5.4%50% of 6 yrs+89.8% 2023−16.5% 2022
June+3.1%+4.4%83% of 6 yrs+16.8% 2024−25.5% 2026
July+8.9%+10.1%83% of 6 yrs+29.4% 2023−17.6% 2021
August+6.5%+8.0%50% of 6 yrs+51.5% 2026−25.4% 2022
September+6.4%+6.1%83% of 6 yrs+18.2% 2024−8.7% 2021
October+6.1%+7.9%83% of 6 yrs+11.7% 2024−7.5% 2023
November+35.6%+10.4%50% of 6 yrs+168% 2020−20.2% 2021
December−5.9%−12.5%33% of 6 yrs+12.7% 2024−14.4% 2022

Month-end closes adjusted for splits and dividends, through the October 14, 2026 close. Source: Yahoo Finance chart API, monthly close adjusted for splits and dividends. Excludes taxes, fees and inflation. Methodology

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best month for Palantir Technologies?

November, with an average return of +35.6% since 2020. It rose in 50% of Novembers (6 years).

What is the worst month for Palantir Technologies?

December, averaging −5.9% and rising in 33% of years.

Is it a good idea to time purchases by month?

Usually not. Each month has only about 6 observations here, one big year can swing an average, and the gaps between months are small next to a single year's range. Seasonality is a curiosity, not a trading signal.

How are the monthly returns calculated?

Each month's return runs from the previous month-end close to that month's close, using prices adjusted for splits and dividends. The current, unfinished month is left out.

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