Planet Labs PBC (PL)
NYSEIndustrialsAerospace & DefenseSnapshot 2026-09-04
$18.12-1.25%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NYSEIndustrialsAerospace & DefenseSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · PL
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance sits well below its industry cohort — worth keeping an eye on, though it has not freshly broken.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | -3.1% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 41.6% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 44.7 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 55 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
PL — earnings miss
Dated 2026-03-19
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On March 19, 2026, Planet Labs PBC (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and full year ended January 31, 2026. The Company announced that it will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss these results at 5:00 p.m. eastern time on March 19, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. The information in this Item 2.…
Why it matters: New agreements can greatly increase revenue. They show Planet's ability to grow in the market.
Supportive ifAnnouncement of one or more new strategic agreements.
Worry ifNo new strategic agreements announced in the next quarter.
Why it matters: Exceeding this revenue range shows continued strong growth and demand for Planet's services.
Supportive ifQ2 revenue was over $107 million. This shows strong business growth.
Worry ifQ2 revenue reported below $102 million, suggesting a slowdown in growth.
Why it matters: More M&A activity could mean chances for growth and expansion.
Supportive ifLook for news of new M&A deals or partnerships in the next quarter.
Worry ifNo further M&A announcements in the next quarter.
Why it matters: Dropping below this level means problems with cost management and making money.
Worry ifGross margin was at or above 55%. This shows good cost management.
Less concerning ifGross margin was below 52%. This raises worries about how well the company runs.
We watch for confirming and disproving signals on each item. Resolutions are found automatically where possible and checked by hand for unclear cases. Last 90 days shown.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$281 on $10,000 · ±2.8% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $870 loss on $10,000 · 8.7% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $6,475 loss on $10,000 · 64.8% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: Strong revenue growth shows success in getting new partners. This helps the company's growth plan.
Supportive ifQ2 revenue is over $94.2M. This shows growth from strategic agreements.
Worry ifQ2 revenue falls below $61.2M, indicating setbacks in partnership growth.
Why it matters: Better operating income means better cost control and efficiency. This is key for long-term success.
Supportive ifOperating income is close to or above breakeven.
Worry ifOperating income is still very low.
Why it matters: Updates on this agreement could signal new funding opportunities. This is important for future growth.
Supportive ifA press release will share news on new partnerships or funding from the agreement.
Worry ifNo news or delays in the agreement may mean funding problems.
Why it matters: If revenue drops below this range, it may signal a slowdown in growth momentum.
Worry ifQ3 revenue reported below $101 million.
Less concerning ifQ3 revenue reported above $105 million.
Why it matters: A larger loss would indicate challenges in managing costs despite revenue growth.
Worry ifAdjusted EBITDA loss was worse than ($6) million.
Less concerning ifAdjusted EBITDA loss was better than ($1) million.
Why it matters: Winning bigger contracts would help growth. It would also prove Planet's market position.
Supportive ifAnnouncement of new contracts with a total value exceeding $10 million.
Worry ifNo new contracts announced or contracts valued below $5 million.
Why it matters: If gross margin falls below this level, it could indicate rising costs or pricing pressures.
Worry ifGross margin reported below 56%.
Less concerning ifGross margin reported above 58%.