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Planet Labs PBC vs Comtech Telecommunications: PL and CMTL compared
Planet Labs PBC is the larger company: $116M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $106M for Comtech Telecommunications (Q3 FY26). Planet Labs PBC is growing faster (+58% against -16% a year earlier). Comtech Telecommunications is more profitable, with an operating margin of -2.9% against -11.6%.
Where the money goes: PL and CMTL
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.
Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) · Q3 FY26
Comtech Telecommunications, Q3 FY26: revenue $106M (-16% year over year), operating margin -2.9%, net loss $3.5M, operating cash flow $6.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Planet Labs PBC (PL) | Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 FY27 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $116M | $106M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +58% | -16% |
| Operating margin | -11.6% | -2.9% |
| Net earnings | −$9.4M | −$3.5M |
| Net margin | -8.1% | -3.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $52.9M | $6.1M |
| Free cash flow | $25.6M | $673K |
Where the revenue comes from
Comtech Telecommunications
- Allerium: $55.7M (53%)
- Satellite and Space Communications: $50.3M (47%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Planet Labs PBC or Comtech Telecommunications?
Planet Labs PBC is the larger company: $116M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $106M for Comtech Telecommunications (Q3 FY26).
Is Planet Labs PBC or Comtech Telecommunications growing faster?
Planet Labs PBC is growing faster (+58% against -16% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Planet Labs PBC or Comtech Telecommunications?
Comtech Telecommunications is more profitable, with an operating margin of -2.9% against -11.6%.
More: Planet Labs PBC earnings · how Planet Labs PBC makes money · Comtech Telecommunications earnings · how Comtech Telecommunications makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Sep 3, 2026; 10-Q filed Jun 15, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.