Planet Labs Pbc (PL)
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Rating:55Neutral
Price Target:
$33.00
▼(-14.24% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/06/26
The score is driven mainly by mixed financial fundamentals: improving cash generation and steady revenue growth are outweighed by very large net losses and higher leverage. A strong earnings-call outlook (raised revenue guidance, backlog/RPO strength, and targets for EBITDA/FCF improvement) supports the rating, but weak technicals and loss-driven valuation metrics limit upside in the near term.
Positive Factors
Recurring subscription revenue
High recurring ACV, a large annual/multi‑year mix and net dollar retention above 110% indicate a sticky subscription business. This durable revenue base supports predictable, contractable cash flow, easier customer expansion, and higher lifetime value that underpin multi‑quarter growth.
Negative Factors
Deep and persistent net losses
Very large TTM net losses and deeply negative margins reflect that below‑the‑line costs and investments still outstrip operating profitability. Persistent losses erode equity, limit return metrics, and may force future capital if cash performance weakens despite positive operating cash flow.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Recurring subscription revenue
High recurring ACV, a large annual/multi‑year mix and net dollar retention above 110% indicate a sticky subscription business. This durable revenue base supports predictable, contractable cash flow, easier customer expansion, and higher lifetime value that underpin multi‑quarter growth.
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Planet Labs PBC Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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The FlyPlanet Labs PBC (PL) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$15.51B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)10.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)2.40
Revenue Growth34.15%
EPS Growth-216.84%
CountryUS
Employees810
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.14
Shares Outstanding332,899,400
10 Day Avg. Volume12,757,109
30 Day Avg. Volume10,499,386
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.34
Price to Book (P/B)40.79
Price to Sales (P/S)24.98
P/FCF Ratio133.32
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue49.86
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit89.83
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-134.51
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$42.30Price Target Upside9.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$431.84M
Planet Labs PBC Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Planet Labs PBC designs, constructs, and launches constellations of satellites with the intent of providing high cadence geospatial data delivered to customers through an online platform worldwide. The company offers Open Geospatial Consortium, a ...
How the Company Makes Money
Planet primarily makes money by selling access to its Earth observation data and related software through recurring subscriptions and contracted services. Its key revenue streams typically include: (1) Subscription and licensing revenue for satell...
Planet Labs PBC Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jun 04, 2026
(Q1-2027)
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Next Earnings Date:Sep 14, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a strong growth narrative: record revenue (+42% YoY), sizable backlog and RPO expansions, robust Defense & Intelligence momentum, expanded product capabilities (satellite launches, SuperRes, AI beta) and an improved cash position. Near-term pressures include modest margin compression from satellite services and investments, a small adjusted EBITDA loss this quarter, negative free cash flow in Q1 and operational considerations around imagery restrictions and launch/supply execution. Management raised FY revenue guidance and reiterated plans for GAAP‑adj profitability and positive annual free cash flow, indicating confidence in scaling despite elevated near-term investments.Positive Updates
Record Revenue and Strong Top-Line Growth
Generated record Q1 revenue of $94.0M, representing ~42% year-over-year growth; raised full-year FY27 revenue guidance to $425M–$441M (~41% growth at midpoint).
Negative Updates
Gross Margin Pressure from Satellite Services and Investments
Q1 non‑GAAP gross margin was 56% (down from 59% in the comparable prior period), attributed to investments supporting satellite services contracts, recent launches and AI-enabled partner solutions; Q2 gross margin guidance is 52%–55% (a modest step down).
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Q1-2027 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Revenue and Strong Top-Line Growth
Generated record Q1 revenue of $94.0M, representing ~42% year-over-year growth; raised full-year FY27 revenue guidance to $425M–$441M (~41% growth at midpoint).
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Company Guidance
Planet provided Q2 and full‑year FY27 guidance anchored by a strong Q1 and sizable backlog: Q2 revenue is guided to $102–107M (≈42% YoY growth at the midpoint) with non‑GAAP gross margin of 52–55%, adjusted EBITDA of breakeven to $5M, and CapEx of $21–27M; full‑year revenue is raised to $425–441M (≈41% growth at the midpoint) with non‑GAAP gross margin of 52–54%, FY27 adjusted EBITDA of breakeven to $10M, planned CapEx of $80–95M, an expectation to be free‑cash‑flow positive on an annual basis, and a goal to deliver Rule of 40 for the year. Management cited Q1 results (revenue $94M, 42% YoY; non‑GAAP gross margin 56%; adjusted EBITDA loss $1M), cash of ~$731M, RPO ~$816M (up ~80% YoY) and backlog ~$906M (up ~72% YoY) as supporting this outlook.Planet Labs PBC Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
41
Neutral
Cash Flow
56
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Jan 2026 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 335.61M | 307.73M | 244.35M | 220.70M | 191.26M | 131.21M |
| Gross Profit | 186.28M | 172.49M | 139.72M | 112.95M | 94.01M | 48.22M |
| EBITDA | -124.40M | -95.07M | -57.07M | -92.06M | -117.79M | -81.14M |
| Net Income | -373.10M | -246.86M | -123.20M | -140.51M | -161.97M | -137.12M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.25B | 1.15B | 633.80M | 702.00M | 752.72M | 821.44M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 731.73M | 640.73M | 228.67M | 298.91M | 408.76M | 490.76M |
| Total Debt | 488.04M | 462.48M | 21.61M | 24.93M | 22.03M | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 807.73M | 957.25M | 192.51M | 183.98M | 176.62M | 173.20M |
| Stockholders Equity | 443.70M | 188.43M | 441.29M | 518.02M | 576.10M | 648.25M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 47.16M | 57.65M | -58.67M | -93.12M | -86.69M | -57.14M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 132.46M | 134.36M | -14.37M | -50.71M | -73.93M | -42.21M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -364.44M | -393.12M | 57.91M | -33.59M | -242.26M | -25.15M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 460.82M | 357.05M | -15.54M | -1.60M | 7.86M | 489.18M |
Planet Labs PBC Technical Analysis
Negative
38.48
Price Trends
38.69
Negative
32.18
Positive
22.78
Positive
Market Momentum
1.24
Positive
34.99
Neutral
14.53
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For PL, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 38.48 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 43.72, below the 50-day MA of 38.69, and above the 200-day MA of 22.78, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 1.24 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 34.99 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 14.53 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for PL.
Planet Labs PBC Risk Analysis
Planet Labs PBC disclosed 80 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Planet Labs PBC reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Planet Labs PBC Peers Comparison
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Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
63 Neutral | $1.47B | -14.43 | -98.63% | ― | -8.93% | 1.81% | |
60 Neutral | $2.83B | -19.89 | -25.84% | ― | 12.59% | -27.81% | |
58 Neutral | $69.44B | -364.95 | -12.26% | ― | 45.83% | 19.99% | |
55 Neutral | $15.51B | -29.84 | -69.61% | ― | 34.15% | -216.84% | |
51 Neutral | $805.99M | 11.76 | 0.21% | ― | -36.17% | ― |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Planet Labs PBC Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Planet Labs Launches $1.5 Billion ATM Stock Program
Neutral
Jun 5, 2026
On June 5, 2026, Planet Labs PBC entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement with a syndicate of major banks to establish an at-the-market offering program for up to $1.5 billion of its Class A common stock. The program allows shares to be sold ...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesPrivate Placements and Financing
Planet Labs Completes Redemption of Remaining Public Warrants
Positive
May 4, 2026
On May 4, 2026, Planet Labs PBC announced it had completed the redemption of all remaining public warrants to purchase its Class A common stock, which were originally issued as part of its IPO. The company said trading in the public warrants on th...
Business Operations and Strategy
Planet Labs Announces Redemption of Outstanding Public Warrants
Neutral
Mar 27, 2026
On March 27, 2026, Planet Labs PBC announced it will redeem all of its outstanding public warrants to purchase Class A common stock that were originally issued as part of its IPO units. The move follows satisfaction of the stock-price condition in...
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