NYSE$PL
Planet Labs PBC · Q4 2026 earnings
Q4 2026 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Planet Labs reported fiscal Q4 2026 revenue of $86.8M (+41% YoY) with a GAAP net loss of $152.5M and diluted EPS of ($0.48).
Fourth-quarter revenue rose 41% year over year to a record $86.8 million. GAAP net loss was $152.5 million, including roughly $122.6 million from warrant liability revaluation tied to stock price appreciation; diluted EPS was ($0.48) versus ($0.12) a year ago. Non-GAAP net loss per diluted share was breakeven at ($0.00), and adjusted EBITDA profit was $2.3 million. Full fiscal 2026 revenue reached $307.7 million (+26%), with first-ever full-year adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow profitability and $640 million of cash and short-term investments. Backlog exceeded $900 million, up 79% year over year.
- Q4 revenue $86.8M (+41% YoY); full-year revenue $307.7M (+26%).
- Q4 GAAP net loss $152.5M; diluted EPS ($0.48); non-GAAP EPS ($0.00).
- Q4 adjusted EBITDA profit $2.3M; FY26 adjusted EBITDA profit $15.5M.
- Backlog over $900M (+79% YoY); 98% recurring ACV mix.
- FY26 operating cash flow $134.4M and free cash flow $52.9M; cash $640.1M.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Planet Labs · Revenue · Quarterly
$86.8M
Forward guidance
For fiscal Q1 2027 Planet expects revenue of $87–$91 million, non-GAAP gross margin of 49–51%, and adjusted EBITDA loss of ($6)M to ($3)M. For full fiscal 2027 management projects revenue of $415–$440 million, non-GAAP gross margin of 50–52%, adjusted EBITDA profit of $0–$10 million, and capital expenditures of $80–$95 million.
Tailwinds
- FY27 revenue guide $415–$440M implies strong double-digit growth.
- Record backlog and government satellite services wins (Sweden, NATO, SHIELD IDIQ).
- First fiscal year of adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow profitability in FY26.
- AI and satellite services partnerships expected to expand addressable markets.
Headwinds
- Q1 FY27 adjusted EBITDA expected to return to a loss on investment spend.
- GAAP earnings distorted by warrant liability mark-to-market volatility.
- Q4 gross margin compression vs prior year on mix and costs.
- Heavy capex plan ($80–$95M FY27) to support satellite fleet growth.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2026
+3.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+4.8%
Avg return
5 days after
+15.6%
Avg return
30 days after
42%
10 / 24 earnings
Positive
+49.4%
Q1 2026
Best reaction
-30.0%
Q1 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2027 | -26.1% | -29.4% | — | |
| Q4 2026 | +26.0% | +31.2% | +42.7% | |
| Q3 2026 | +34.8% | +38.2% | +75.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | +34.8% | +38.2% | +75.5% | |
| Q2 2025 | +47.7% | +49.8% | +138.9% | |
| Q2 2026 | +47.7% | +49.8% | +138.9% | |
| Q1 2026 | +49.4% | +40.1% | +71.7% | |
| Q4 2025 | -7.0% | -3.8% | -8.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | -10.6% | -9.7% | -23.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | -7.0% | -3.6% | -6.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | -28.2% | -23.4% | -9.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.0% | +0.0% | +14.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | +9.8% | +9.2% | +0.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | -11.8% | -15.3% | -30.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | -6.2% | -12.4% | -12.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -13.3% | -7.9% | -17.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | -30.0% | -27.5% | -33.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | +4.7% | +6.7% | +19.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | -6.1% | -7.0% | -2.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +14.7% | +21.1% | +0.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | -10.9% | -0.4% | -10.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | -5.2% | +1.6% | -17.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | +0.4% | +3.9% | -9.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | -26.8% | -33.6% | -34.2% |
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