Planet Labs Pbc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Planet Labs PBC reported record first quarter revenue of $40.1 million, reflecting a 26% year-over-year growth. The company announced an industry-recognized EOCL contract with the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office, enhancing its position in government sectors. With 826 customers and a strong cash position of $484 million, Planet anticipates revenue growth to more than double year-over-year for FY’23. Additionally, Q2 revenue is projected to range from $41 million to $43 million, signaling continued momentum in its unique data subscription business.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has been awarded a contract by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) for the Electro-Optical Commercial Layer (EOCL), enhancing government access to commercial satellite data.

This five-year contract, with potential extensions up to ten years, allows the NRO and its partners access to high and medium resolution daily imagery from Planet's satellite fleet.

The EOCL will support critical national security operations and decision-making across various government agencies.

Planet Labs (NYSE: PL) has announced a partnership with Leaf, a data infrastructure company, enabling developers to utilize PlanetScope data for agricultural solutions. This collaboration allows access to daily satellite imagery, aiding in farm optimization, sustainability tracking, and analyzing crop data. Planet operates the largest fleet of Earth observation satellites, capturing over 30 TB of data daily. Leaf's API will integrate this imagery, offering features dating back to 2015, enhancing agricultural insights for users and promoting a digital transformation in agriculture.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) plans to release its fiscal Q1 2023 financial results on June 14, 2022, after market close, covering the period ended April 31, 2022. A conference call discussing these results and the future outlook will occur at 5:00 p.m. ET the same day. Interested parties can access the call via the company's Investor Relations page. Planet Labs specializes in satellite imagery and operates the largest Earth observation fleet, capturing 30 terabytes of data daily.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) announced that Jim Thomason, VP of Imagery Products, will present at the 17th Annual Needham Technology & Media Conference on May 16, 2022, at 3:00 PM ET. The virtual discussion will be moderated by Ryan Koontz from Needham & Company, LLC. Interested parties can access the live webcast here. A replay will be available for one year on Planet’s investor relations page here. Planet offers daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions to over 700 clients.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has announced its next-generation satellite constellation, Pelican, designed for very-high-resolution imaging and rapid revisit capabilities. Set to launch in early next year, pending FCC approval, the constellation will include up to 32 satellites, enhancing the capabilities of its existing fleet. Pelican aims to provide images with a resolution of 30 cm and up to 30 imaging opportunities daily in mid-latitudes, catering to rising demand for real-time data, particularly for tracking dynamic global events.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has announced that its PlanetScope and SkySat satellite data are now part of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Third Party Missions portfolio. This collaboration allows ESA to utilize Planet's data for scientific and research purposes. European researchers can access high-frequency and high-resolution imagery for non-commercial use through the ESA Earthnet Programme, enhancing research and development opportunities across various sectors. Planet aims to provide daily imaging of Earth's landmass, making global change more visible and actionable.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has announced a partnership with multiple research programs at Canadian universities to study biodiversity and human impact in the Canadian Boreal Forest. Utilizing Planet's satellite data, these initiatives will assess ecosystem changes and support sustainable management practices. This collaboration aligns with the five-year anniversary of Planet's Education and Research Program, which provides satellite data access to universities. With 80 participating institutions in 16 countries, Planet's data has contributed to over 1,800 academic publications since 2016.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has partnered with SynMax to leverage daily satellite imagery for energy industry insights, aiding energy hedge funds in forecasting oil and gas supply. Planet will provide real-time monitoring of hydraulic fracturing well pads using its extensive satellite data. This collaboration aims to enhance the accuracy of supply predictions, crucial for price determination. Additionally, SynMax plans to develop Project Theia for tracking dark vessels globally, enhancing maritime intelligence using Planet's imagery.