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Planet Labs Q2 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2026 earnings summary8 Sep, 2025

Executive summary

  • Achieved record Q2 revenue of $73.4 million, up 20% year-over-year, driven by Defense & Intelligence and Commercial sectors, with 98% recurring ACV.

  • Net loss narrowed to $22.6 million from $38.7 million year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $6.4 million, marking the third consecutive quarter of profitability.

  • Backlog surged 245% year-over-year to $736.1 million, with 35% expected to be recognized within 12 months, providing strong revenue visibility.

  • Major multi-year contracts secured with the German government (€240 million), JSAT ($230 million), U.S. Department of Defense, NRO, NATO, and US Navy, driving growth and backlog.

  • Successfully launched two high-resolution Pelican satellites, expanding next-gen fleet and technological capabilities.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 revenue: $73.4 million, up 20% year-over-year; non-GAAP gross margin improved to 61% from 58% prior year.

  • Adjusted EBITDA was $6.4 million, up from a $4.4 million loss in the prior year quarter.

  • Free cash flow for Q2 was $46.3 million, with year-to-date net cash from operating activities at $85.1 million and free cash flow at $54.3 million.

  • Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $271.5 million at quarter end, up $45.4 million sequentially.

  • Backlog and RPOs surged, with RPOs up 516% year-over-year to $690.1 million.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q3 revenue guidance: $71–$74 million; FY26 revenue: $281–$289 million.

  • Non-GAAP gross margin expected at 55–57% for Q3 and FY26.

  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q3: $(4) million to break even; FY26: $(7) million to break even.

  • Capital expenditures planned at $18–$24 million for Q3 and $65–$75 million for FY26, focused on satellite fleet expansion.

  • Free cash flow positive expected for the full year, over a year ahead of prior target.

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