Planet Labs PBC (PL.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 75% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Planet Labs PBC (PL.US) – stock price at 23.15 $, August 2026
Planet Labs PBC stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Planet Labs PBC Price Target 2026: Analysts See 73% Upside

The average price target for Planet Labs PBC is $40.10. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 73,22% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Planet Labs PBC overvalued or undervalued?

Planet Labs PBC is currently undervalued with a gap of 73.2% relative to the price target.


The current price is $23.15, which places Planet Labs PBC in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $36.09, and overvalued when the price exceeds $44.11.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Planet Labs PBC, the fair value range lies between $36.09 and $44.11.


See the full price target analysis for Planet Labs PBC →

Analyst Ratings for Planet Labs PBC stock in 2026: Buy

11 analysts cover Planet Labs PBC. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 81.8% recommend buying. The average price target is $40.10, which gives an upside of 73.2% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.45/5)
Strong Buy
7 (63.6%)
Buy
2 (18.2%)
Hold
2 (18.2%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.45 out of 5 based on 11 analysts

About Planet Labs PBC – Forsvar

Planet Labs PBC engages in the design, construction, and launch constellations of satellites with the intent of providing high cadence geospatial data delivered to customers through an online platform the United States and internationally. The company's platform offers planet monitoring, tasking, archive, apps, application programming interfaces (APIs), basemaps, and fusion, as well as analytic feeds and planetary variables. It also provides Tanager, a hyperspectral imaging satellite that delivers full-spectrum imagery across the visible and shortwave infrared regions; and Earth Observation platform, which enables customers and partners to access, analyze, and act on its proprietary data catalog by discovering relevant data layers, extracting useful information, and delivering insights through custom-build solutions or GIS workflows through APIs and browser-based applications. It serves agriculture, mapping, energy, forestry, finance, and insurance companies, as well as government agencies. Planet Labs PBC was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Planet Labs PBC

$ 8,1B Market cap
$ 336M Revenue
Forsvar Industry
- P/E
24.24 P/S
16.45 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
planet.com Website
Industri Sector

What kind of stock is Planet Labs PBC?

Speculative stock

Planet Labs PBC is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for Planet Labs PBC

💰 Value Score 5/100 (Very Low)
⭐ Quality Score 4/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 10/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 6/100

⚠️ 5 red flags identified 3 critical

Our analysis has identified 5 potential risk factors in Planet Labs PBC that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ Weak financial health: The Piotroski score is only 3/9 – the company shows signs of weakened profitability, liquidity or capital structure.
🚨 Weak balance sheet (elevated risk): Altman Z2 is -2.65 – the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average. This is a risk signal based on the numbers, not a bankruptcy prediction.
🚨 Negative profit margin: The profit margin is -111.2% – the company is losing money on its operations.
🚨 Negative return on equity: ROE is -84.0% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.
⚠️ High short interest: 11.0% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 24.2 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 16.5.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 3 out of 9 — weak financial health, be careful. Altman Z2 is -2.65 (weak balance sheet — elevated risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 43.6% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 11.00% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in Planet Labs PBC 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Planet Labs PBC have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 49,301,504 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Johnson Ashley F., Robinson Kristen, Raymond John w and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 9 sales. A net 18,415,527 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 49,301,504 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: Johnson Ashley F. sold 70,767 shares at 22 $ each on 2026-07-23.

Who is selling: Johnson Ashley F., Robinson Kristen, Raymond John w, Schingler Robert H, Marshall William Spencer and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Planet Labs PBC (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Planet Labs PBC. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-23 Johnson Ashley F. Sell 70,767 22 1,562,535
2026-07-15 Robinson Kristen Sell 37,107 25 929,530
2026-07-13 Raymond John w Sell 43,608 26 1,140,785
2026-07-10 Schingler Robert H Sell 25,000 26 648,000
2026-07-10 Marshall William Spencer Sell 200,000 26 5,184,000
2026-07-01 Brennan Ita M Sell 11,500 33 379,500
2026-06-15 Schingler Robert H Sell 54,116 31 1,654,867
2026-06-15 Marshall William Spencer Sell 134,641 31 4,117,322
2026-06-15 Johnson Ashley F. Sell 91,530 31 2,798,987
2026-04-15 Brennan Ita M Sell 36,500 34 1,237,715

Who is buying and selling Planet Labs PBC shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Johnson Ashley F., Robinson Kristen, Raymond John w, Schingler Robert H, Marshall William Spencer and others. In total, 49,301,504 $ was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Planet Labs PBC Short Selling 2026: 11.0% Sold Short

Very high short interest: 11.0% of the free float
Short % of free float
11.0%
Assessment
Very high short interest
Short squeeze risk
High
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a very high share of short selling. Between 10-20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 11.0% means that 11.0% of the freely traded shares in Planet Labs PBC have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on 9/14/2026. With a short interest of 11.0%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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11.0%

When Does Planet Labs PBC Report Earnings – Next Date: 9/14/2026

The next earnings report from Planet Labs PBC is scheduled for September 14, 2026. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on July 31, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Planet Labs PBC 2026 – Signal: Strong Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Planet Labs PBC (PL.US) – RSI 42, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Planet Labs PBC technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Planet Labs PBC

Planet Labs PBC is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $22.35 is 1.4% below the 20-day average ($22.66). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 25.3% below the 50-day average ($29.90). Long term, the stock is 13.9% below the 200-day average ($25.97), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (29.90) is above the 200-day average (25.97), which is a classic bullish signal for Planet Labs PBC.

Is Planet Labs PBC overbought or oversold?

Planet Labs PBC has an RSI of 41.9. The stock sits in the lower part of the neutral zone, which points to weak momentum without being oversold. In the current downtrend, be careful about reading this as a buying opportunity.

MACD Analysis for Planet Labs PBC

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-2.230), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-2.703) by 0.473, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-0.070), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (2.873) by 2.943, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bearish (MACD negative). However, momentum shows signs of improving on a daily basis – a potential trend reversal could be ahead, but it is not confirmed yet.

Risk Profile for Planet Labs PBC

Planet Labs PBC has an annual standard deviation of 104.5%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Planet Labs PBC

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-2.230). Weekly bearish (-0.070).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 41.9 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Sell

The price is in a downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is negative on both a daily and weekly basis. Avoid buying and consider closing existing positions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Planet Labs PBC stock in 2026

Should you buy Planet Labs PBC stock now?
No, the technical signal for Planet Labs PBC is currently SELL. Planet Labs PBC trades at $23.15 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Sell. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -2.230 with rising momentum (signal: -2.703); RSI is at 41.9 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $40.10 points to 73.2% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Planet Labs PBC stock?
The average analyst price target for Planet Labs PBC is $40.10. The current price is $23.15, which gives an upside of 73.2%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $36.09 and $44.11.
Is Planet Labs PBC a dividend stock?
No, Planet Labs PBC does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Planet Labs PBC stock?
Planet Labs PBC is rated as a stock with extreme risk. the annual standard deviation is 104.5%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk.
Is Planet Labs PBC overvalued?
No, Planet Labs PBC is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (73.2% upside). Planet Labs PBC has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 24.2, a P/B ratio of 16.5. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 73.2%.
Is Planet Labs PBC overbought?
No, Planet Labs PBC is not overbought. RSI is at 41.9 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 41.9 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 2.2% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Planet Labs PBC earnings report?
Planet Labs PBC reports its next earnings on September 14, 2026. The stock currently trades at $23.15.
Is Planet Labs PBC shorted?
Yes, Planet Labs PBC is shorted with 11.0% of the free float sold short. This is a very high level of short selling, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Planet Labs PBC stock?
No, insiders are not buying Planet Labs PBC shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 9 sales. On a net basis, 18,415,527 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 49,301,504 $ sold. Active sellers include Johnson Ashley F., Robinson Kristen, Raymond John w and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Planet Labs PBC a good stock?
Based on our total score, Planet Labs PBC is rated as a disastrous stock with a total score of 6 out of 100. The stock scores very low on value, quality and momentum – it is among the worst in our database. The score is made up of Value: 5/100, Quality: 4/100, Momentum: 10/100. In addition: analysts see 73.2% upside to the price target; technical signal: Strong Sell. Whether Planet Labs PBC is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Planet Labs PBC stock?
The outlook for Planet Labs PBC based on current data: the average analyst price target is $40.10 (+73.2%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on 9/14/2026, which can move the price. Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Planet Labs PBC stock rising?
Planet Labs PBC is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 2.2% above the 20-day average; short interest is 11.0% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Planet Labs PBC go?
The average analyst price target for Planet Labs PBC is $40.10, which corresponds to a potential gain of 73.2% from the current price of $23.15. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Planet Labs PBC fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Planet Labs PBC. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Planet Labs PBC do?
Planet Labs PBC engages in the design, construction, and launch constellations of satellites with the intent of providing high cadence geospatial data delivered to customers through an online platform the United States and internationally. The company's platform offers planet ... The company belongs to the Industri sector, more specifically the Forsvar industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Planet Labs PBC as an investment.
Did Planet Labs PBC raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Planet Labs PBC. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Planet Labs PBC making money or losing money?
No, Planet Labs PBC is currently not making money — the company is losing money with a negative profit margin of -111.2%, a substantial loss. That means the business loses money on every dollar of revenue. For growth stocks investing in expansion this is normal — but it raises the risk if the company does not reach break-even before its capital runs out.
Can Planet Labs PBC go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Planet Labs PBC is rated as elevated. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is -2.65 — that places the company in the weak zone. This is a probability based on the numbers, not a verdict — bankruptcy is not imminent. But the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average, so watch the debt, liquidity and possible capital raises. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 3 — which is weak. Debt relative to equity is 44% (low). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Planet Labs PBC have a lot of debt?
No, Planet Labs PBC has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 44%. For the industri sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.