PL - Planet Labs PBC
The disposition of 89,593 shares realized ~$2.3 million at $25.92 per share on the July 10, 2026 transaction date. The activity reduced total equity holdings by 8%, affecting both direct and indirect ownership accounts.
CEO Will Marshall sold 200,000 shares for ~$5.2 million on July 10, 2026. The sale reduced total direct equity holdings by 7%.
Planet Labs stock continued its strong downward trend last week, reaching its lowest level since March 19. PL has dropped by 50% from its highest point this year, with the market capitalization falling from over $18.40 billion in May to the current $9.28 billion, and technicals suggest that it has more downside to go.
Planet Labs PBC NYSE: PL held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders virtually on July 9, with shareholders voting on three company proposals, according to the meeting transcript.
Planet Labs is scaling AI-powered geospatial intelligence as government and commercial demand rise, though its shares trade at a steep industry premium.
Planet Labs incorporated Claude AI into its platform, allowing users to easily make queries. BlackSky uses AI to automatically detect and classify vessels, vehicles, and aircraft.
Planet Labs PBC advances its Agile Aerospace strategy with the Pelican-11 launch, aiming for rapid iteration and capital-efficient satellite deployment. PL's Pelican program targets high-resolution, high-frequency imaging, positioning the company to capture defense and time-sensitive commercial demand. Valuation remains elevated at 23–30x sales, reflecting aggressive growth and margin expansion expectations, but exposes PL to significant multiple compression risk if execution falters.
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, today announced the successful launch of Pelican-11, the tech demonstration satellite (TD2) for the second generation (Gen 2) of its high-resolution Pelican™ fleet. The spacecraft was launched to orbit aboard the Transporter-17 rideshare mission with SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Planet has successfully made initial contact with the satellite a.
BERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Planet Labs Germany, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, today announced the appointment of Wolfgang Schmidt, former German Federal Minister for Special Affairs and Head of the Federal Chancellery, to its European Advisory Board. He joins the board at a pivotal moment as Planet expands its presence in Europe and advances plans for a new satellite manufacturing facility in Berlin, reinforcing Germany's growing role in Europe's New Space e.
Planet Labs is rated a buy with a $36 FY 2027 target, reflecting 14% upside and strong demand from global defense and intelligence sectors. PL posted 42% YoY revenue growth in Q1 2027, raised FY guidance to $425–441M, and maintains robust liquidity with $731M in cash and investments. Defense spending by NATO members and large government contracts, including satellite-as-a-service deals, are key catalysts for sustained growth and margin expansion.
Planet Labs' stock has surged amid strong top-line growth and government contract awards. The satellite Earth-imaging company announced a partnership with Nvidia earlier this year.
Planet Labs' backlog growth and revenue outlook signal momentum, but premium valuation, losses and near-term earnings pressure warrant caution.
Space stopped being a government-only game years ago. It's now a real, investable industry – satellites beaming broadband to ships and planes, earth-imaging companies selling data to farms and defense contractors, and launch providers racing to put more payloads into orbit than ever before.
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BERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Planet Labs Germany, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, and European space company Isar Aerospace today announced a strategic launch agreement. Under the agreement, Isar Aerospace will launch one of Planet's next-generation high-resolution Pelican satellites, with additional satellites planned for future launches. The Pelican is scheduled to fly on Isar Aerospace's Spectrum launch vehicle, currently scheduled as early as late 2026 from.
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Rocket Lab makes its biggest move
The space rally that kicked off yesterday is rolling straight into Tuesday's session.
Rocket Lab will buy Iridium Communications in an $8 billion deal. No one is buying Planet Labs -- yet.
Space stocks are catching a bid Monday morning after Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB | RKLB Price Prediction) unveiled a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) in a cash-and-stock deal carrying an enterprise value of approximately $8 billion.