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Planet Labs

Sells satellite imagery and geospatial analytics

Overview

Planet Labs sells satellite imagery, geospatial data and analysis software to businesses, researchers and public agencies. Its Earth observation services help customers monitor changes in land use, infrastructure and natural resources, while tasking lets users request imagery of specific places. Customers access data through subscriptions, web tools and APIs, and can combine imagery with analytic feeds in their own workflows. The company also offers dedicated satellite capacity and constellation services, extending its business beyond image licensing to tailored observation systems. Founded in 2010, Planet Labs is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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About Planet Labs

Simplify's Rating
Why Planet Labs is rated
B
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsEnterprise SoftwareAerospace

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, CA

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • Demand accelerated: September 2026 results reported quarterly revenue of $116.1 million, up 58% year over year.
  • Renewable contracts underpin sales: Planet reports more than 90% recurring annual contract value.
  • Learning has support: Planet's careers page lists tuition reimbursement and development resources.

What critics are saying

  • Profitability remains incomplete: September 2026 results showed a $9.4 million quarterly GAAP net loss.
  • Remote work has location limits: Planet's US Platform Operations posting requires nearby employees onsite three days weekly.
  • Sensitivity limits coverage: Tanager's highest-sensitivity mode substantially shortens collection length compared with standard mode.

What makes Planet Labs unique

  • Specialized emissions sensing: Tanager maps facility-scale methane leaks using a NASA JPL instrument.
  • Spacecraft reuse supports multiple missions: Pelican and Tanager share Planet's modular satellite bus.
  • Manufacturing control extends to qualification: Planet operates its own environmental testing labs and automated satellite production.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1.2B

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Industry Average

Funded Over

8 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sabbatical Leave
  • Remote Work Options
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support

Stock Price

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
Yahoo Finance
Nov 10th, 2026
Planet Labs defence revenue jumps 90% as stock falls 65.7% in six months

Planet Labs is selling more to defense and intelligence agencies. Revenue from those customers grew more than 90% year on year in the quarter ended July 31, 2026, the company's fiscal Q2 2027. Total revenue rose 58.1% to $116 million, and the operating loss narrowed to $13.5 million from $18.0 million. Part of the beat came from handing over its first Pelican satellite to the Swedish Armed Forces. In August, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency awarded Planet an $8 million contract. Management has identified over $4 billion of satellite services opportunities, about $1 billion of them near term. These are not yet contracts. The stock has fallen 65.7% in six months. It trades at 13.7 times revenue, against 3.1 times for the S&P 500, and the diluted share count rose 30.7% in three years.

Yahoo Finance
Nov 9th, 2026
Planet Labs bull case: 58% revenue growth, defence deals and Stoke launch pact back $31 fair value

Planet Labs PBC released the first image from Pelican-12 Gen 2, its 25th satellite launched this year. It is the first in the fleet built for 30 cm imagery with onboard NVIDIA Jetson edge compute. The company also signed a multi-launch deal with Stoke Space, gaining primary payload rights on Stoke's reusable Nova vehicle. That should give it more control over orbital planes and timing, and help it deliver sovereign satellite deals with Japan, Germany, and Sweden. Q2 FY2027 revenue grew a record 58%. Still, Planet remains unprofitable and trades at a high price-to-sales multiple, with dilution, cash burn, and competition as risks. Investor John_Eric puts fair value at $31.00, assuming revenue compounds at 115.8% a year and profit margin reaches 7.5%. More bullish analysts point to a pipeline of more than $4 billion.

Green Stock News
Nov 9th, 2026
Planet Labs and Stoke Space sign multi-launch agreement for Nova launch capabilities.

Planet Labs and Stoke Space sign multi-launch agreement for Nova launch capabilities. SAN FRANCISCO / Nov 09, 2026 / Business Wire / Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, today announced a multi-launch agreement with Stoke Space Technologies, Inc., a developer of fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicles, to provide expanded launch capacity for Planet's constellation fleet. Under the agreement, Planet receives primary payload rights, granting critical scheduling flexibility to specify launch dates and target orbital planes for its payloads. The missions will launch aboard Stoke Space's fully reusable vehicle, Nova, from Cape Canaveral's Space Launch Complex 14 (SLC-14), the historic launch site known for sending John Glenn into orbit as the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962. "We are proud to partner with Planet, an industry pioneer that has led by example in growing and evolving commercial space," said Andy Lapsa, Co-Founder and CEO of Stoke Space. "Providing dependable, customer-driven launch services is at the core of what we are building at Stoke." The multi-launch agreement supports Planet's long-term launch strategy to ensure continual constellation maintenance and expansion. Planet continues to build and maintain a diversified portfolio of launch providers. Spanning emerging innovators and established players both in the US and internationally, Planet is committed to ensuring steady and persistent access to orbit as it expands its constellations to meet growing customer demand. Future missions under this contract will align with Stoke Space's ongoing technology development path, which includes orbital flight demonstrations of its Nova Pathfinder vehicle beginning in 2027 and its subsequent rollout of Nova Block 2, designed to deliver more than 15 metric tons to low Earth orbit in a fully reusable configuration. "We need launch partners who move as quickly as we do," said Will Marshall, Co-Founder & CEO of Planet. "Stoke Space is building an exciting fully reusable launch capability, and we're partnering to drive forward highly responsive launch options." Stoke Space is developing its fully reusable Nova rocket fleet to deliver flexible, high-frequency aircraft-like launch services designed to meet growing demand across commercial, defense, and civil space markets. The company recently announced its planned expansion, including the construction of a second launchpad and recovery infrastructure at SLC-14 d in preparation for upcoming flight campaigns. Later today, Planet's Chief Space Officer James Mason will join the keynote panel, 'Global space governance: national sovereignty vs. commercial scale,' at the Reuters Space & Satellite Summit at 11:55 am ET. During the discussion on sustainable constellation growth and international space policy, Mason will highlight Planet's multi-provider launch strategy and today's announcement. About Planet Labs PBC Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) is a leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions. Planet is driven by a mission to image the world every day, and make change visible, accessible and actionable. Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest Earth observation fleet of imaging satellites. Planet provides mission-critical data, advanced insights, and software solutions to customers comprising the world's leading agriculture, forestry, intelligence, education and finance companies and government agencies, enabling users to simply and effectively derive unique value from satellite imagery. Planet Labs PBC is a public benefit corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange as PL. To learn more visit www.planet.com and follow Green Stock News LLC on X, LinkedIn, or tune in to HBO's 'Wild Wild Space'. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" about Planet Labs PBC within the meaning of the securities laws, including statements regarding Planet's launch agreements, future satellite launches, constellation deployment timelines, and expectations regarding launch vehicle performance and operational readiness. Such statements, which are not of historical fact, involve estimates, assumptions, judgments, and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those addressed in the forward-looking statements, including delays or technical challenges associated with the development, testing, and launch of third-party launch vehicles. Such factors are detailed in Planet's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Planet does not undertake an obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect future events, except as required by applicable law. Plug into more green Stock news. Tap into the pulse of emerging green sectors every morning. Top daily headlines from clean energy, cleantech, cannabis, and sustainable transport stocks:

BayStreet.ca
Nov 9th, 2026
Planet Labs surges on hookup with Stoke Space.

Planet Labs surges on hookup with Stoke Space. Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, today announced a multi-launch agreement with Stoke Space Technologies, Inc., a developer of fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicles, to provide expanded launch capacity for Planet's constellation fleet. Under the agreement, Planet receives primary payload rights, granting critical scheduling flexibility to specify launch dates and target orbital planes for its payloads. The missions will launch aboard Stoke Space's fully reusable vehicle, Nova, from Cape Canaveral's Space Launch Complex 14 (SLC-14), the historic launch site known for sending John Glenn into orbit as the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962. "We are proud to partner with Planet, an industry pioneer that has led by example in growing and evolving commercial space," said Stoke CEO Andy Lapsa. "Providing dependable, customer-driven launch services is at the core of what we are building at Stoke." According to this morning's news release, "The multi-launch agreement supports Planet's long-term launch strategy to ensure continual constellation maintenance and expansion. Planet continues to build and maintain a diversified portfolio of launch providers. "Spanning emerging innovators and established players both in the U.S. and internationally, Planet is committed to ensuring steady and persistent access to orbit as it expands its constellations to meet growing customer demand." PL barreled ahead $1.73, or 13.8%, to $14.28.

Yahoo Finance
Nov 8th, 2026
Billionaire holders of Planet Labs rise to 17 from 12 as revenue jumps 58%

Billionaires are piling into Planet Labs PBC. As of the second quarter of 2026, 17 billionaires held a stake in the satellite imagery company, up from 12 at the end of the first quarter. Planet Labs provides daily global satellite imagery and geospatial solutions. Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 hit a record, up 58% year on year. Net loss narrowed to $9.4 million from $22.6 million, and backlog stood at about $814.9 million. Defence demand is rising. In September, the company signed a seven-figure, one-year deal with a European defence and intelligence customer. Still, the stock is down 68% over six months, on profitability concerns and a $1.5 billion equity distribution agreement announced in June.

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