Nvidia: Accelerating Revenue Expansion

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) primarily generates revenue by providing advanced graphics, computational, and networking solutions for diverse applications.

It commenced full production of its new hardware architecture, Vera Rubin, and faced regulatory scrutiny over export controls, while reporting a 72% net income margin for the quarter ended April 26, 2026.

Planet Labs: Incremental Revenue Gains

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) primarily generates revenue by deploying satellite constellations to provide frequent, worldwide geospatial data.

It secured an eight-figure government contract extension, while generating a -148% net income margin for the quarter ended April 30, 2026.

Why Revenue Matters for Retail Investors

Revenue is a fundamental measure of how much money a business brings in from its core operations before deducting any expenses. Tracking this figure helps investors understand the total scale and top-line growth trajectory of a business.

Quarterly Revenue for Nvidia and Planet Labs PBC

Data source: Company filings. Data as of July 24, 2026.

Foolish Take

Nvidia's sales are so much larger than Planet Labs that, side by side, the latter doesn't show up on a chart. Even so, one attribute they both share is that revenue is rising on a quarterly basis. That's an outstanding achievement, and illustrates the substantial customer demand fueling their businesses.

As a part of the emerging space-based economy, Planet Labs delivered impressive 42% year-over-year sales growth in its fiscal first quarter ended April 30. The company's backlog of business rose an even higher 72% year over year to over $900 million, signaling sales will continue to increase over time. In fact, Planet Labs forecasted revenue to be in the range of $102 million to $107 million for the next quarter, a significant jump up from the $73.4 million produced in the prior year.