20 Best Performing Stocks in 2025

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5. Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL)

Total Returns in 2025: 388.1%   

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 40

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) is among the Best Performing Stocks.

According to a research note dated December 17, 2025, TheFly reported that Goldman Sachs lifted its price target on Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) from $10.90 to $12.30 and retained a Neutral rating. The firm reported third-quarter results that were better than anticipated. Furthermore, per Goldman Sachs, the corporation has recently secured contracts with the U.S. Navy, NASA, and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The firm also stated that Google and Planet Labs have teamed up to launch prototype satellites for the placement of data centers in space.

In a research note dated December 29, 2025, Clear Street increased its price target on Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) from $16 to $22. It also kept a Buy rating. The company has the potential for more than 20% growth in sales and profit expansion, as stated by analyst Greg Pendy. As reported by Clear Street, the company’s combination of innovative artificial intelligence and its own imagery from satellites supports this prognosis. The corporation plans to maintain profitability and reinvest its cash flow into expansion over the next two years, as per the firm. Clear Street identified a path toward reaching the Rule of 40 and defined this period as a change in corporate maturity. The firm added that Rule of 40 software and data businesses are usually given premium valuations.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) is an earth imaging corporation.

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