Investors are increasingly recognising the potential of Planet Labs, a San Francisco-based satellite imaging and data analytics company, which has seen its stock skyrocket by over 215% to $12.84 per share since the end of 2024. The one-year return stands at an impressive 458.26%, marking it as one of the standout performers in the aerospace and defence sector this year.
On 28 October 2025, CNBC's Brian Sullivan interviewed Ashley Johnson, President and CFO of Planet Labs. She stated, 'We are starting to see investors wake up to the potential of our business.' Johnson explained that the company leverages artificial intelligence (AI) while its satellites continuously document and monitor activity across the planet.
