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Planet Labs Shares Jump Over 50% After Beating Q1 Estimates and Turning Cash Flow Positive

Guidance for second-quarter sales of $65 million to $67 million followed a quarter that delivered breakeven adjusted earnings with $8 million in free cash flow.

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Overview

  • Planet Labs reported breakeven adjusted earnings and $66.3 million in first-quarter revenue, surpassing FactSet estimates of $62.3 million.
  • The company achieved its first quarter of positive free cash flow, generating $8.0 million.
  • Shares climbed more than 50% during Thursday’s trading session, lifting year-to-date gains above 50% and quarterly gains to about 82%.
  • For the second quarter, Planet Labs set sales guidance between $65 million and $67 million versus analysts’ $65.2 million projection.
  • Operating over 200 satellites, the firm earlier secured a $230 million contract to advance its Pelican satellite rollout as it focuses on AI-enabled global insights.