Non-Current Assets

Software and Technology Licenses, Net

Planet Labs Software and Technology Licenses, Net decreased by 61.5% to $21.48M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 58.3%, from $51.53M to $21.48M. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Software and Technology Licenses, Net shows a downward trend with a -7.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ4 2026Mar 23, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests ongoing investment in technology and digital capabilities, which can drive long-term operational efficiency.

Detailed definition

This represents the capitalized cost of acquired software and technology licenses, net of accumulated amortization. It r...

Peer comparison

Increasingly important across the restaurant sector as companies invest in mobile apps, kiosks, and data analytics.

Metric ID: software_technology_licenses_net

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Value$36.45M$37.32M$38.18M$38.80M$39.54M$40.48M$42.07M$43.60M$45.01M$46.70M$48.54M$50.07M$51.53M$53.06M$54.56M$55.79M$21.48M
QoQ Change+2.4%+2.3%+1.6%+1.9%+2.4%+3.9%+3.6%+3.2%+3.8%+3.9%+3.2%+2.9%+3.0%+2.8%+2.3%-61.5%
YoY Change+8.5%+8.5%+10.2%+12.4%+13.8%+15.4%+15.4%+14.8%+14.5%+13.6%+12.4%+11.4%-58.3%
Range$21.48M$55.79M
CAGR-12.4%
Avg YoY Growth+7.1%
Median YoY Growth+12.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Planet Labs's software and technology licenses, net?
Planet Labs (PL) reported software and technology licenses, net of $21.48M in Q4 2025.
How has Planet Labs's software and technology licenses, net changed year-over-year?
Planet Labs's software and technology licenses, net decreased by 58.3% year-over-year, from $51.53M to $21.48M.
What is the long-term trend for Planet Labs's software and technology licenses, net?
Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Planet Labs's software and technology licenses, net has grown at a -7.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $32.43M to $21.48M.
What does software and technology licenses, net mean?
The net book value of the company's software and technology licenses.