What Palantir's Stock-Based Compensation Means For You

Data analytics company Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) has been one of the most interesting stocks on Wall Street since it went public due to its mysterious nature, ties to the U.S government, and eccentric CEO Alex Karp.

Stock-based compensation is common practice for technology companies like Palantir, and there's often a surge of it when these companies first go public. Palantir has given employees more than $700 million in stock over the past year alone.

It's essential to understand the implications of stock-based compensation and how they can impact the financials of companies like Palantir. Here is what you need to know.

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