Planet Labs Stock Surges on Analyst Price Target Hike
Planet Labs (PL) shares climbed over 3% Monday, outperforming the S&P 500's 1.1% gain, after Needham analyst Ryan Koontz raised his price target by 33% to $16. The bullish revision follows management's investor day presentations highlighting strategic focus on satellite services and anticipated growth from global defense budget increases.
Despite consistent losses, the Earth-imaging satellite company continues demonstrating impressive revenue growth. Koontz modestly lifted his fiscal 2027 estimates for the firm, whose fiscal year begins early in calendar 2026. The stock remains a high-risk proposition suited for investors comfortable with speculative plays in the aerospace technology sector.