Planet Labs PBC

Planet Labs PBC Earnings Recaps

PL 2 recaps
Next earnings: December 9, 2026 (estimated) · full calendar
Q2 2027 Sep 5, 2026

Planet reported $116 million of Q2 revenue, up approximately 58% year over year, while the stock fell 1.3% after earnings—a roughly flat reaction. The supplied transcript excerpt highlights revenue growth and a better-than-expected gross margin, but ends before management’s full outlook, limiting what can be concluded about the market’s response.

Key takeaways
  • Revenue reached a record $116 million, up approximately 58% year over year; management attributed growth to satellite services deals and continued momentum in Data and Solutions.
  • Non-GAAP gross margin was 59%, which management said was better than expected. The company said it exceeded the Rule of 40 for a fourth consecutive quarter.
  • Defense and Intelligence revenue grew more than 90% year over year. Two August awards—a new $8 million NGA contract and a 7-figure, one-year European defense agreement—were not included in Q2 financial results.
  • Civil government revenue grew more than 5% year over year. Planet also cited a new national data and analytics contract with Rwanda and a renewal with New Mexico’s State Land Office.
  • Planet said its satellite services pipeline exceeded $4 billion in identified opportunities, with over 25% qualified as near-term; the German tender award has a maximum possible value of €25 million over five years.
Q4 2026 Mar 20, 2026

Planet Labs PBC achieved record annual revenue of $308 million in FY 2026, reflecting 26% year-over-year growth, alongside strong profitability metrics and significant contract wins in the Defense and Intelligence sectors.

Key takeaways
  • Q4 revenue reached a record high with 41% year-on-year growth, marking the company's fifth consecutive quarter of adjusted EBITDA profitability.
  • The company signed major agreements, including a €240 million deal funded by Germany and a nine-figure contract with Sweden, contributing to an end-of-period backlog exceeding $900 million, a 79% increase year over year.
  • Full-year non-GAAP gross margin was 59%, with adjusted EBITDA profit of $15.5 million and positive free cash flow of $53 million, achieving profitability a year earlier than anticipated.