Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Planet Labs PBC's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-1,588.73 Mil.
Planet Labs PBC's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Oct. 2025 ($-1,297.41 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($-1,449.86 Mil) and
declined
from Jan. 2026 ($-1,449.86 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($-1,588.73 Mil).
Planet Labs PBC's annual retained earnings
declined
from Jan. 2024 ($-1,079.81 Mil) to Jan. 2025 ($-1,203.00 Mil) and
declined
from Jan. 2025 ($-1,203.00 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($-1,449.86 Mil).
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Planet Labs PBC Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Planet Labs PBC's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
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Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
What does a Retained Earnings of $-1,588.73 Mil mean?
Planet Labs PBC (PL.WS) has a Retained Earnings of $-1,588.73 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Planet Labs PBC and its competitors.
Is Planet Labs PBC's Retained Earnings too high?
Planet Labs PBC's current Retained Earnings is $-1,588.73 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 Retained Earnings compare to ARXS and BWXT?
Planet Labs PBC's Retained Earnings of $-1,588.73 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 Retained Earnings for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Retained Earnings 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 Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Planet Labs PBC and its competitors. Planet Labs PBC's current Retained Earnings is $-1,588.73 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 Retained Earnings of $-1,588.73 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-1,588.73 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 Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Planet Labs PBC (PL.WS), the current Retained Earnings is $-1,588.73 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 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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