PL Surpasses Average Analyst Expectations
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 29 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Planet Labs PBC Stock Performance
- Current Stock Price: Planet Labs PBC shares are currently trading at $7.22, surpassing the average analyst 12-month target price of $7.14.
- Analyst Reactions: Analysts may respond to this price crossing by either downgrading their valuation or raising their target price, depending on the company's fundamental developments.
Analyst Target Insights
- Diverse Analyst Targets: There are 11 analysts contributing to the average target for Planet Labs, with predictions ranging from a low of $4.50 to a high of $9.00, resulting in a standard deviation of $1.45.
- Wisdom of Crowds: The average target price reflects a collective assessment rather than a single expert opinion, encouraging investors to evaluate whether the current price is a stepping stone to higher valuations or if it indicates a need to reconsider their investment.
Investment Considerations
- Investor Decision-Making: With the stock price above the average target, investors are prompted to reassess the company's potential and decide if they should hold or sell their shares based on the perceived valuation stretch.
- Analyst Rating System: The average rating for the stock ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), providing a framework for investors to gauge market sentiment.
Additional Information
- Data Source: The analysis is based on data provided by Zacks Investment Research via Quandl.com, highlighting the importance of comprehensive research in investment decisions.
Analyst Views on PL
Wall Street analysts forecast PL stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PL is 18.93 USD with a low forecast of 12.30 USD and a high forecast of 22.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 26.060
Low
12.30
Averages
18.93
High
22.00
Current: 26.060
Low
12.30
Averages
18.93
High
22.00
About PL
Planet Labs PBC is a provider of global, daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions. It designs, builds, and operates the earth observation fleet of imaging satellites. It provides mission-critical data, advanced insights, and software solutions comprising agriculture, forestry, intelligence, education and finance companies and government agencies, enabling users to derive value from satellite imagery. Its satellite data and analytics reveal actionable insights regarding phenomena, such as deforestation, agriculture, climate change, biodiversity, and supply chains worldwide. Its daily stream of proprietary data and machine learning analytics, delivered over its cloud-native platform, helps companies, governments and civil society use satellite imagery to discover insights as change happens. Its digital technology platform includes Agile Aerospace, Proprietary Big Data, and Platform and Analytics. Its products include Planet Monitoring, Planet Tasking, and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
