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Harmonic vs Planet Labs PBC: HLIT and PL compared
Harmonic is the larger company: $149M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $116M for Planet Labs PBC (Q2 FY27). Harmonic is growing faster (+64% against +58% a year earlier). Harmonic is more profitable, with an operating margin of 17.6% against -11.6%.
Where the money goes: HLIT and PL
Harmonic (HLIT) · Q3 2026
Harmonic, Q3 2026: revenue $149M (+64% year over year), operating margin 17.6%, net earnings $14.6M, operating cash flow $50.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Planet Labs PBC (PL) · Q2 FY27
Planet Labs PBC, Q2 FY27: revenue $116M (+58% year over year), operating margin -11.6%, net loss $9.4M, operating cash flow $52.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Harmonic (HLIT) | Planet Labs PBC (PL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q2 FY27 |
| Revenue | $149M | $116M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +64% | +58% |
| Gross margin | 51.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 17.6% | -11.6% |
| Net earnings | $14.6M | −$9.4M |
| Net margin | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $50.2M | $52.9M |
| Free cash flow | $47.4M | $25.6M |
Where the revenue comes from
Harmonic
- Appliance Integration: $137M (92%)
- Saa S Service: $11.7M (8%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Harmonic or Planet Labs PBC?
Harmonic is the larger company: $149M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $116M for Planet Labs PBC (Q2 FY27).
Is Harmonic or Planet Labs PBC growing faster?
Harmonic is growing faster (+64% against +58% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Harmonic or Planet Labs PBC?
Harmonic is more profitable, with an operating margin of 17.6% against -11.6%.
More: Harmonic earnings · how Harmonic makes money · Planet Labs PBC earnings · how Planet Labs PBC makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Sep 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.