Palantir closes at record $209.05 on Friday, up 5.2%, after Barclays initiation

Palantir shares rose 5.17% to a record close of $209.05 on Friday, October 9, 2026, above the prior high of $207.18 set in November 2025. The move followed Barclays' Overweight initiation with a $265 target and Goldman Sachs' upgrade to Buy the day before. The rally has lifted the stock about 26% since September 10 by one account, and the shares now trade well above the Street average target.

• Close $209.05 on October 9, 2026, up 5.17%
• Prior record high $207.18 from November 2025
• Catalysts: Barclays Overweight initiation at $265; Goldman upgrade to Buy at $230