3 AI Stocks That Will Trounce Palantir in 2026, According to Wall Street | The Motley Fool

3 AI Stocks That Will Trounce Palantir in 2026, According to Wall Street | The Motley Fool

By Keith Speights
Publication Date: 2026-01-26 09:44:00

Analysts are much more bullish about these AI stocks than they are about Palantir.

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have been massive winners in recent years. However, few have been hotter than Palantir Technologies (PLTR +2.23%). The AI software provider’s shares have skyrocketed more than 23x over the last three years.

Palantir’s momentum may continue this year. The consensus 12-month price target for the stock reflects a potential upside of around 14%. But analysts don’t think it will be the best AI stock to own going forward. Here are three AI stocks that will trounce Palantir in 2026, according to Wall Street.

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1. Broadcom

Broadcom (AVGO 1.67%) has been one of the best-performing AI stocks not named Palantir over the last 12 months. Demand for its AI semiconductors has been robust, helping drive the company’s overall revenue 28% higher year over year in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Wall Street expects Broadcom to go even higher in 2026. The…