Planet Labs PBC (PL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Planet Labs PBC is a public benefit corporation that operates one of the largest fleets of Earth-imaging satellites, providing high-frequency, high-resolution imagery and data analytics to a broad range of industries. The company’s multi-spectral satellite constellation captures daily snapshots of the planet, enabling clients to monitor changes in agriculture, forestry, urban development, energy infrastructure and environmental conditions. Planet’s imagery platform is designed to support timely decision-making by transforming raw satellite data into actionable insights for business and government users.

Founded in 2010 by former NASA scientists Will Marshall, Robbie Schingler and Chris Boshuizen, Planet Labs grew from a small startup into a key provider in the satellite imaging sector. The company launched its first Dove CubeSats in 2013 and has since expanded its fleet to include hundreds of satellites, such as the SkySat series for higher-resolution imaging. In April 2021, Planet Labs PBC became publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker PL, further strengthening its capacity to invest in constellation upgrades and analytics tools.

Planet’s product offerings encompass daily imagery subscriptions, targeted tasking services for on-demand captures, and scalable analytics applications built on machine learning and geospatial algorithms. These services are delivered through a cloud-based platform that allows seamless integration with third-party GIS and decision-support systems. The company serves clients in more than 100 countries, addressing use cases ranging from precision agriculture and natural resource management to disaster response and urban planning.

Headquartered in San Francisco, Planet Labs maintains research and operations facilities across North America, Europe and Asia. Under the leadership of CEO Will Marshall, the executive team has emphasized the company’s dual mission of commercial performance and societal benefit, leveraging transparent data access to support sustainability initiatives and humanitarian applications. As a public benefit corporation, Planet Labs continues to balance shareholder value with a commitment to democratizing access to reliable Earth observation data.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $14.85 to $15.60
• 50-Day Range: $6.18 to $15.29
• 52-Week Range: $2.06 to $15.89
• Volume: 2.60 million shs
• Average Volume: 8.15 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $4.76 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $8.56
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Planet Labs PBC Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Planet Labs PBC scored higher than 31% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 520th out of 660 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Planet Labs PBC has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.73, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.

Downside Risk

Planet Labs PBC has a consensus price target of $8.56, representing about 43.8% downside from its current price of $15.24.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Planet Labs PBC has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Planet Labs PBC are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.37) to ($0.27) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Planet Labs PBC is -50.80, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Planet Labs PBC is -50.80, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Planet Labs PBC has a P/B Ratio of 10.37. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

13.02% of the float of Planet Labs PBC has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Planet Labs PBC has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Planet Labs PBC has recently increased by 69.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Planet Labs PBC does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Planet Labs PBC does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

13.02% of the float of Planet Labs PBC has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Planet Labs PBC has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Planet Labs PBC has recently increased by 69.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.63

News Sentiment

Planet Labs PBC has a news sentiment score of 0.63. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 21 news articles for Planet Labs PBC this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

97 people have searched for PL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 362% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

39 people have added Planet Labs PBC to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 255% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Planet Labs PBC insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

17.53% of the stock of Planet Labs PBC is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

41.71% of the stock of Planet Labs PBC is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

PL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PL shares performed this year?

Planet Labs PBC's stock was trading at $4.04 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, PL shares have increased by 277.2% and is now trading at $15.24.

How were Planet Labs PBC's earnings last quarter?

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, September, 8th. The company reported ($0.07) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.04) by $0.03. The company's quarterly revenue was up 20.1% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

How do I buy shares of Planet Labs PBC?

Shares of PL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Planet Labs PBC own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Planet Labs PBC investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Adobe (ADBE), Arista Networks (ANET), e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) and Jabil (JBL).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 9/08/2025
• Today: 10/06/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 12/08/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 1/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Satellite Communication
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Equipment
• Current Symbol: NYSE:PL
• CIK: 1836833
• Web: www.planet.com
• Phone: 415-829-3313
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 800
• Year Founded: 2010

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Planet Labs PBC: $8.56
• High Price Target: $17.00
• Low Price Target: $4.50
• Potential Upside/Downside: -43.8%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.73
• Research Coverage: 11 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.30)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$123.20 million
• Net Margins: -34.46%
• Pretax Margin: -33.49%
• Return on Equity: -20.25%
• Return on Assets: -13.81%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.75
• Quick Ratio: 1.75

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $244.35 million
• Price / Sales: 19.20
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $1.47 per share
• Price / Book: 10.37

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 307,920,000
• Free Float: 253,944,000
• Market Cap: $4.69 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.99