Operating Expenses

G&A

Planet Labs G&A increased by 63.9% to $30.83M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 62.7%, from $18.95M to $30.83M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), G&A shows an upward trend with a 11.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ4 2026Mar 23, 2026

How to read this metric

Rising G&A as a percentage of revenue may indicate organizational bloat, while stability suggests effective cost management.

Detailed definition

General and administrative expenses cover the overhead costs of running the business, including executive salaries, lega...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; used to assess administrative leverage.

Metric ID: general_and_administrative

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Value$8.32M$11.82M$11.80M$24.73M$20.61M$19.89M$20.63M$19.62M$21.53M$20.52M$20.11M$17.89M$19.18M$20.90M$18.11M$18.95M$19.99M$18.50M$18.81M$30.83M
QoQ Change+42.2%-0.2%+109.6%-16.7%-3.5%+3.7%-4.9%+9.7%-4.7%-2.0%-11.0%+7.2%+9.0%-13.3%+4.6%+5.5%-7.4%+1.7%+63.9%
YoY Change+147.8%+68.2%+74.8%-20.7%+4.5%+3.2%-2.5%-8.8%-10.9%+1.9%-9.9%+5.9%+4.2%-11.5%+3.9%+62.7%
Range$8.32M$30.83M
CAGR+31.8%
Avg YoY Growth+19.5%
Median YoY Growth+3.5%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Reportable Segment$14.25M$14.25M$14.25M$14.25M$14.06M$13.97M$14.25M$12.58M
Total$21.53M$20.52M$20.11M$17.89M$19.18M$20.90M$19.99M$18.50M

Reportable Segment was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Planet Labs's g&a?
Planet Labs (PL) reported g&a of $30.83M in Q4 2025.
How has Planet Labs's g&a changed year-over-year?
Planet Labs's g&a increased by 62.7% year-over-year, from $18.95M to $30.83M.
What is the long-term trend for Planet Labs's g&a?
Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Planet Labs's g&a has grown at a 11.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $56.67M to $88.13M.
What does g&a mean?
The overhead costs required to manage and support the company's operations.