# Planet Labs PBC

Type: Company (PL)

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-09**: Brent crude settles above $100 — Brent settles at $101.21 and WTI at $96.05. President Trump says oil prices likely won't come down until after November's midterm elections.
- **2026-09-09**: Brent crude settles above $100 — Brent settles at $101.21 and WTI at $96.05. President Trump says oil prices likely won't come down until after November's midterm elections.
- **2026-09-08**: Saudi Aramco refinery attack near Abha — Planet Labs satellite imagery shows a plume of black smoke rising from a Saudi Aramco oil refinery north of Abha, Saudi Arabia.
- **2026-09-08**: Saudi Aramco refinery attack near Abha — Planet Labs satellite imagery shows a plume of black smoke rising from a Saudi Aramco oil refinery north of Abha, Saudi Arabia.
- **2026-08-13**: Oil residue found on Qeshm Island — Oil residue lines the shore near fishing boats on Qeshm Island, Iran, amid wartime attacks on vessels and infrastructure; spill source not independently determined.
- **2026-08-13**: Oil residue found on Qeshm Island — Oil residue lines the shore near fishing boats on Qeshm Island, Iran, amid wartime attacks on vessels and infrastructure; spill source not independently determined.
- **2026-07-29**: Jordan Intercepts 5 Iranian Ballistic Missiles — Jordan's air defenses intercept five ballistic missiles launched by Iran's Revolutionary Guard at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base and US Central Command HQ. Brent crude jumps 3.1%.
- **2026-07-29**: Iraqi PM Calls Emergency Meeting — Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi convenes the National Security Council to discuss the US-led strikes on Iraqi soil.
- **2026-07-28**: US-Saudi Joint Strikes in Iraq — US and Saudi fighter aircraft struck multiple Iranian-backed militia sites in eastern Iraq in response to over 30 drone attacks in 72 hours, according to US Central Command.
- **2026-07-27**: Saudi Aramco Facility Attacked — Satellite image from Planet Labs captures smoke rising from the Abqaiq oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia after a strike.
- **2026-02**: U.S. and Israel launch war with Iran — The conflict begins in late February 2026, leading to a halt in most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- **2026-02**: U.S. and Israel launch war with Iran — The conflict begins in late February 2026, leading to a halt in most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

## Recent coverage (12 stories, network-wide)

### Strait of Hormuz Disruption Pushes Oil Past $100, Brent at $101.21
2026-09-09 23:51:57 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The Strait of Hormuz, which once carried about 20% of global oil, has seen most shipping halted by the U.S.-Iran war. Brent's $101.21 settle and renewed attacks on Saudi Aramco infrastructure signal rising fuel and freight costs across global supply chains.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/supply-strait-hormuz-oil-100-brent-101-21

### Satellite Intel Shows Saudi Refinery Hit as Oil Breaches $101
2026-09-09 23:51:41 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Planet Labs imagery captured smoke rising from a Saudi Aramco refinery near Abha the day before Brent settled at $101.21, showing how space-based reconnaissance now tracks energy infrastructure under fire. The oil shock deepens defense and aerospace demand for geospatial intelligence in the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/space-satellite-intel-saudi-refinery-oil-101

### Brent Hits $101.21, Inflation Fears Rise as Oil Shocks Markets
2026-09-09 23:51:27 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Brent's first triple-digit settle since July at $101.21, with WTI at $96.05, raises inflation concerns just before U.S. midterms. FXTM's Lukman Otunuga calls the move a psychological milestone with bigger macro consequences.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/finance-brent-101-21-inflation-fears-oil

### Oil at $101.21 Adds New Pressure to the Energy Transition
2026-09-09 23:51:10 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Brent crude's first triple-digit settle since July, combined with oil slicks on Iran's Qeshm Island, illustrates how wartime fossil-fuel dependence creates both price volatility and environmental damage. This may sharpen the economic case for renewables and EVs.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/climate-oil-101-21-energy-transition-pressure

### Jordan Intercepts 5 Ballistic Missiles: Space-Based Early Warning Under Threat
2026-07-29 09:49:03 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

Jordan's interception of five Iranian ballistic missiles on July 29 underscores the critical role of missile defense and space-based sensors in modern conflict. The incident, coupled with US-Saudi strikes in Iraq, highlights the escalating ballistic missile threat and the urgent need for enhanced early warning capabilities.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/jordan-intercepts-iranian-ballistic-missiles-space-defense

### Satellite Imagery Unmasks Israel's 23-km Gaza Barrier
2026-07-21 09:04:56 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

Commercial satellite imagery from Planet Labs has revealed a 23-km earthen barrier built by Israel inside Gaza, underscoring the strategic value of private earth observation in modern conflicts.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/satellite-imagery-israel-23km-gaza-barrier

### Earth-obs startup Planet Labs guides $425M revenue after SpaceX IPO
2026-06-29 02:09:50 · Sector: startups · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

SpaceX's IPO is driving venture attention toward Earth-observation startups. Planet Labs’ 42% revenue growth and $425–441 million full-year guidance highlight the SaaS-like scalability of satellite data businesses.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/planet-labs-guides-425m-revenue-post-spacex-ipo

### SpaceX IPO Fuels $906M Backlog for Earth-Observation Leader Planet Labs
2026-06-29 02:09:44 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

SpaceX's public listing has shifted investor focus to the Earth-observation data market, where Planet Labs posted a record $94M quarter and an order backlog topping $906M, signaling a maturing non-launch segment of the space economy.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/spacex-ipo-fuels-planet-labs-backlog-906m

### Planet Labs Q1 Revenue Hits $94M, Backlog Tops $906M After SpaceX IPO
2026-06-29 02:09:37 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Following the SpaceX IPO, Earth-observation firm Planet Labs reported record Q1 2026 revenue of $94 million, a 42% Y/Y increase, and a $906 million backlog. The company raised FY guidance to $425–441 million, signaling strong subscription demand.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/planet-labs-q1-2026-revenue-94m-backlog-906m

### Planet Labs and Movado Set for Q4 Earnings Amid Shifting Market Sentiment
2026-03-18 04:46:21 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Planet Labs and Movado Group are preparing to release Q4 results, offering critical insights into the divergent paths of the space-based data economy and the luxury retail sector. Investors are closely watching Planet Labs' path to profitability and Movado's resilience in a fluctuating consumer spending environment.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/planet-labs-movado-q4-earnings-preview-2026

### King Luther Capital Increases Stake in Planet Labs Amid Space-Tech Volatility
2026-02-21 01:14:53 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

King Luther Capital Management Corp has expanded its position in Planet Labs PBC by nearly 23%, signaling institutional confidence in the satellite imagery provider's market position. The acquisition of 160,280 additional shares brings the firm's total holdings to over 860,000 shares as the space-tech sector undergoes a period of valuation recalibration.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/king-luther-capital-planet-labs-stake-increase

### King Luther Capital Management Expands Position in Planet Labs PBC
2026-02-21 01:14:50 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

King Luther Capital Management Corp has increased its stake in Planet Labs PBC by 22.9%, bringing its total holdings to 860,280 shares. This institutional move signals growing confidence in the Earth observation leader's long-term value proposition within the burgeoning space-as-a-service sector.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/king-luther-capital-planet-labs-stake-increase

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