Palantir Technologies stock just hit another record, but the lofty valuation of the defense-focused artificial-intelligence software company has analysts questioning whether it can go much higher. Palantir stock fell 1.

An impressive surge in the past few months has boosted Palantir stock to extremely expensive valuation levels. Palantir's potential to gain a bigger share of the AI software market could propel the stock higher despite the negative sentiment.

Unstoppable. That's the word that comes to mind in describing how Palantir Technologies ( PLTR -2.26%) stock performed in recent years. Since 2023, the stock has generated incredible returns of more than 2,100%. During that time frame, a $5,000 investment into the data analytics company would have grown to more than $110,000.