PL.WS (Planet Labs PBC) Research & Development: $117.10 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


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What is Planet Labs PBC Research & Development?

Planet Labs PBC PL.WS 55 Research & Development is $117.10 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates PL.WS with a GF Score™ of 55/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Planet Labs PBC's Research & Development for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $33.42 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $117.10 Mil.

Planet Labs PBC  (NYSE:PL.WS) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Planet Labs PBC Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Planet Labs PBC's Research & Development can be seen below:

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Planet Labs PBC Research & Development Chart

Planet Labs PBC Annual Data
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Planet Labs PBC Quarterly Data
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Planet Labs PBC Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $117.10 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $117.10 Mil mean?
Planet Labs PBC (PL.WS) has a Research & Development of $117.10 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Planet Labs PBC and its competitors.
Is Planet Labs PBC's Research & Development too high?
Planet Labs PBC's current Research & Development is $117.10 Mil. Overall, Planet Labs PBC has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Planet Labs PBC's Research & Development compare to ARXS and BWXT?
Planet Labs PBC's Research & Development of $117.10 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Planet Labs PBC and its competitors. Planet Labs PBC's current Research & Development is $117.10 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Planet Labs PBC stock overvalued right now?
Planet Labs PBC (PL.WS) has a current Research & Development of $117.10 Mil. The current Research & Development is $117.10 Mil. Planet Labs PBC's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Planet Labs PBC (PL.WS), the current Research & Development is $117.10 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Planet Labs PBC Business Description

Address 645 Harrison Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94107
Planet Labs PBC is an Earth-imaging company. It uses space to help life on Earth by imaging the world every day and making change visible, accessible, and actionable. Its platform includes imagery, insights, and machine learning that empower companies, governments, and communities around the world to make timely decisions about the evolving world. Its solutions are Broad Area Management. Its products are Planet Monitoring, Planet Tasking, Planet Analytic Feeds, Planetary Variables, Planet Basemaps, Planet Insights, and Platform Pricing. The group provides solutions to the Agriculture Science Program, Energy & Infrastructure, Forestry & Land Use, Mapping, Sustainability, Maritime, Civil Government, U.S. State and Local, Europe, Planet Federal, Defense & Intelligence, and Armed Services.
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