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The Earth-imaging satellite data provider reported a notable insider sale following a 226% one-year stock surge.

Plant Labs, Rocket Lab, and AST SpaceMobile have all followed a similar path this year, crashing sharply after hitting a peak in late May.

Planet Labs PBC (PL) continues to draw investor attention as a provider of daily Earth imagery through a constellation of more than 200 satellites, selling multi-year data licenses primarily to government customers. See our latest analysis for Planet Labs PBC. Despite the latest 2.6% 1 day share price gain to US$21.00, Planet Labs PBC still sits well below its recent highs. The 30 day share price return is down 22.4% and the 90 day share price return is down 40.1%, while the 1 year total...

Nvidia's revenue has nearly tripled in the past two years, while Planet Labs posted steady single-digit growth.

Over the last six months, Planet Labs’s shares have sunk to $22.32, producing a disappointing 13.7% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 7.9% gain. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

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Running at a loss can be a red flag. Many of these businesses face mounting challenges as competition increases and funding becomes harder to secure.

Planet Labs PBC has delivered a very large 3 year return, yet its current valuation checks and recent pullback raise questions about how much of the story is already reflected in the share price. Planet Labs PBC’s stock has returned well over 5x over the past 3 years, which puts extra focus on whether today’s price leaves enough room for future missteps. Recent satellite launches and index inclusion can support expectations for future commercial demand, but ongoing concern about the capital...

Planet Labs PBC recently launched Pelican-11, a Gen 2 tech demonstration satellite on SpaceX’s Transporter-17 mission, to validate higher-resolution, 30 cm-class imaging technologies before deploying them across its future Pelican fleet. This mission, alongside the company’s push to scale AI-powered monitoring capacity and expand high-value government and defense offerings, underscores how Planet is sharpening its focus on premium geospatial solutions rather than raw imagery alone. Next,...

SATL edges PL on valuation, share gains and growth projections as both target rising geospatial intelligence demand.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) fell 11.7% in the afternoon session after Piper Sandler recently initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating, catalyzing existing investor anxieties.Market apprehension stemmed from the company's pending $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Communications, specifically regarding share dilution and the $3.6 billion in bridge financing required. Additionally, a recent wave of significant insider stock sales—including by CEO Pe

The company is reporting record sales and a large order book, yet the stock has stumbled, forcing a hard look at whether you are buying proven execution or a high-stakes bet on a rocket that has not yet flown.

SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile tied as retail traders’ top beaten-down space picks, with 33% each.

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. Will Marshall, co-founder, chairperson of the board and chief executive officer of Planet Labs, opened the meeting an

Planet Labs is scaling AI-powered geospatial intelligence as government and commercial demand rise, though its shares trade at a steep industry premium.

By Karen Roman Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) said it successfully launched the Pelican-11, its demonstration satellite part of the second generation of the high-resolution Pelican fleet. The spacecraft will […]

Planet Labs PBC (PL) announced the successful launch of its Pelican-11 technology demonstration satellite, giving investors fresh information to consider about the company’s next generation imaging capabilities and capital intensive space platform. See our latest analysis for Planet Labs PBC. Despite the successful Pelican-11 launch and recent index reshuffling that moved Planet Labs PBC into the Russell 1000 and Russell Midcap cohorts, the stock has lost momentum in the near term, with the...

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) launched Pelican-11, a technology demonstration satellite for its next-generation high-resolution fleet. The mission advances the company’s plan to offer 30 cm class Earth imagery to commercial and government customers. Pelican-11 serves as an engineering pathfinder for the second-generation Pelican constellation ahead of broader deployment. Planet Labs PBC, known for its satellite-based Earth imaging platform, is moving its roadmap forward with the successful...

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after President Trump declared the Iran ceasefire "over" and threatened fresh strikes, sending oil prices soaring and triggering a broad risk-off move.

Kevin Weil's new role at Stoke Space suggests reusable rockets are the next hot thing in Silicon Valley.

Record contracts and mission successes paint a strong picture, but the stock's behavior during market shocks reveals a much steeper risk profile.

Shares of earth imaging satellite company Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) fell 6.8% in the afternoon session after a broader tech sector sell-off appeared to outweigh the company's announcement of a successful satellite launch.

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.1%, and the actively t

The space stock has surged 432% over the last year, but has experienced serious volatility along the way.

Planet Labs' backlog growth and revenue outlook signal momentum, but premium valuation, losses and near-term earnings pressure warrant caution.

The stock's recent tear is grabbing attention, but its real value for your portfolio lies in its independent trajectory from the broader market.

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In late June 2026, Planet Labs PBC announced a higher full-year revenue outlook of US$425 million to US$441 million alongside the successful launch of three new satellites, signaling stronger demand for its earth imaging services. At the same time, Planet Labs shifted from the Russell 2000 into the Russell 1000 and related midcap and growth benchmarks, potentially broadening its exposure to larger institutional investors and index-linked capital. We’ll now explore how Planet Labs’ upgraded...

Planet Labs PBC stock has delivered a very large 3 year return, yet the valuation checks flag it as expensive rather than a clear bargain at the current share price. Over the past 3 years, Planet Labs PBC has returned about 9x, which puts extra focus on whether the current price builds in overly optimistic expectations. Growing demand for geospatial data and AI powered analytics can support higher revenue and margins, but the company is still unprofitable and its capital intensive setup may...

Shares of earth imaging satellite company Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) jumped 7.5% in the afternoon session after the company raised its full-year revenue outlook and announced the successful launch of three new satellites, signaling stronger demand.