Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Planet Labs Stock-Based Comp increased by 15.2% to $15.52M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 29.2%, from $12.02M to $15.52M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 7.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ4 2026Mar 23, 2026
How to read this metric
Increasing levels may indicate a focus on talent retention but can also signal potential shareholder dilution.
Detailed definition
This represents the value of equity-based awards granted to employees as part of their total compensation package. Since...
Peer comparison
Standard across large-cap corporations; varies based on corporate compensation philosophy.
Metric ID:
stock_based_compensationHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q4 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.10M | $4.87M | $4.64M | $29.34M | $19.82M | $20.58M | $19.44M | $15.70M | $15.36M | $16.66M | $12.60M | $12.52M | $13.07M | $11.57M | $11.83M | $12.02M | $12.54M | $13.46M | $13.47M | $15.52M |
| QoQ Change | — | +57.1% | -4.7% | +531.9% | -32.4% | +3.8% | -5.6% | -19.2% | -2.2% | +8.5% | -24.4% | -0.6% | +4.4% | -11.5% | +2.3% | +1.6% | +4.4% | +7.3% | +0.1% | +15.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +539.0% | +322.3% | +318.7% | -46.5% | -22.5% | -19.1% | -35.2% | -20.3% | -14.9% | -30.6% | -6.1% | -4.0% | -4.1% | +16.3% | +13.9% | +29.2% |
Range$3.10M – $29.34M
CAGR+40.4%
Avg YoY Growth+64.8%
Median YoY Growth-5.1%
Current Streak6 quarters growth
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable Segment | $14.28M | $14.28M | $14.28M | $14.28M | $13.07M | $11.57M | $12.54M | $13.46M |
| Total | $15.36M | $16.66M | $12.60M | $12.52M | $13.07M | $11.57M | $12.54M | $13.46M |
Reportable Segment was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Planet Labs's stock-based comp?
- Planet Labs (PL) reported stock-based comp of $15.52M in Q4 2025.
- How has Planet Labs's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Planet Labs's stock-based comp increased by 29.2% year-over-year, from $12.02M to $15.52M.
- What is the long-term trend for Planet Labs's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Planet Labs's stock-based comp has grown at a 7.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $41.96M to $55.00M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.