Second Quarter 2026
Filed Aug 13, 2026HawkEye 360 Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Revenue of $49.8 million, up 87% compared to the prior-year period of $26.6 million
Revenue and international revenue grew sharply, operating cash flow and free cash flow were positive, and the IPO materially increased liquidity. However, the Company reported a GAAP net loss and Adjusted EBITDA declined from the prior-year period despite revenue growth.
Key metrics
as reported| Metric | Value | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| RevenueGAAP | $49.8 million | – | 87% |
| RevenueGAAP | $48,441 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Revenue from related partiesGAAP | $1,369 (in thousands) | – | – |
| International revenueother | $21.0 million | – | 134% |
| Direct cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortizationGAAP | $14,850 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Indirect cost of sales and other expenses, excluding depreciation and amortizationGAAP | $4,608 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Selling, general and administrativeGAAP | $25,011 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Research and developmentGAAP | $8,244 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Depreciation and amortizationGAAP | $8,643 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Total operating expensesGAAP | $61,356 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Income (loss) from operationsGAAP | $(11,546) (in thousands) | – | – |
| Interest incomeGAAP | $2,869 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Interest expenseGAAP | $(919) (in thousands) | – | – |
| Loss from changes in fair value of financial liabilitiesGAAP | $(2,778) (in thousands) | – | – |
| Loss from extinguishment of debtGAAP | $(2,729) (in thousands) | – | – |
| Income (loss) before benefit for income taxesGAAP | $(15,003) (in thousands) | – | – |
| Income tax expenseGAAP | $275 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Net income (loss)GAAP | $(15,278) (in thousands) | – | – |
| Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholdersGAAP | $(4,353) (in thousands) | – | – |
| Net income (loss) per share of common stock, basicGAAP | $(0.07) | – | – |
| Net income (loss) per share of common stock, dilutedGAAP | $(0.07) | – | – |
| Adjusted EBITDAnon-GAAP | $7,042 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Net cash provided by operating activitiesGAAP | $11,629 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Purchases of satellites, property, and equipmentGAAP | $(6,240) (in thousands) | – | – |
| Free Cash Flownon-GAAP | $5,389 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Backlogother | $292.2 million | – | – |
| Cash and cash equivalentsGAAP | $503,355 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costGAAP | — | – | – |
Full Year 2026 outlook
- Revenuebetween $215.0 million and $220.0 million
- Notenon-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA of between $30.0 million and $36.0 million
What drove it
- Record international revenue of $21.0 million, up 134% compared to the prior-year period of $9.0 million.
- A multi-year contract to provide the Indian Navy and regional partner nations with space-based RF data and analytics.
- Full Operational Capacity for Cluster 14 satellites, launched in March 2026.
- Integration with ISA’s algorithms, which management said enhanced processing latency and military radar product solutions with greater automation.
- Management cited growing global demand for space-based RF intelligence, including defense, intelligence and allied government customers.
Concerns
- Net loss was $(15,278) (in thousands), compared to net income of $1,611 (in thousands) in the prior-year period.
- Income (loss) from operations was $(11,546) (in thousands), compared to $796 (in thousands) in the prior-year period.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $7,042 (in thousands), compared to $7,834 (in thousands) in the prior-year period.
- Total operating expenses were $61,356 (in thousands), compared to $25,830 (in thousands) in the prior-year period.
- The quarter included $(2,778) (in thousands) of loss from changes in fair value of financial liabilities and $(2,729) (in thousands) of loss from extinguishment of debt.
What to watch
- Execution against full-year 2026 total revenue guidance of between $215.0 million and $220.0 million.
- Execution against full-year 2026 non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA guidance of between $30.0 million and $36.0 million.
- Backlog conversion from $292.2 million as of June 30, 2026.
- Constellation expansion through Clusters 15 and 16 and the first cluster of Block 3 Kestrel satellites.
- International customer adoption following the Indian Navy and regional partner nations contract.
Balance sheet and cash flow
- Successfully closed an IPO in May 2026, raising $437.5 million in net proceeds.
- Cash and cash equivalents were $503,355 (in thousands) as of June 30, 2026.
- Restricted cash was $4,987 (in thousands) as of June 30, 2026.
- Total assets were $904,222 (in thousands) as of June 30, 2026.
- Total liabilities were $109,404 (in thousands) as of June 30, 2026.
- Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance cost, was — as of June 30, 2026.
- Entered into a new $125.0 million revolving credit facility maturing in May 2031.
- Net cash provided by operating activities was $11,629 (in thousands) for the three months ended June 30, 2026.
- Free Cash Flow was $5,389 (in thousands) for the three months ended June 30, 2026.
Analysis
HawkEye 360 reported $49.8 million of second-quarter revenue, up 87% compared with $26.6 million in the prior-year period. International revenue reached a record $21.0 million, up 134% compared with $9.0 million. Management attributed the growth to increased adoption of its RF signals intelligence solutions among defense, intelligence and allied government customers, and highlighted a multi-year Indian Navy and regional partner nations contract.
The earnings profile was weaker than the revenue result. The Company recorded a GAAP net loss of $(15,278) (in thousands), versus net income of $1,611 (in thousands), while operating results moved to a $(11,546) (in thousands) loss from $796 (in thousands) of operating income. Total operating expenses were $61,356 (in thousands), including $25,011 (in thousands) of selling, general and administrative expense, $8,244 (in thousands) of research and development expense, and $8,643 (in thousands) of depreciation and amortization. The quarter also included losses from changes in fair value of financial liabilities and extinguishment of debt.
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was positive at $7,042 (in thousands), but below $7,834 (in thousands) in the prior-year period. Operating cash generation was positive, with net cash provided by operating activities of $11,629 (in thousands) and Free Cash Flow of $5,389 (in thousands), compared with $4,597 (in thousands) and $(1,348) (in thousands), respectively, in the prior-year period. Purchases of satellites, property, and equipment were $(6,240) (in thousands).
Liquidity changed materially during the period following the May 2026 IPO, which raised $437.5 million in net proceeds. Cash and cash equivalents were $503,355 (in thousands) at June 30, 2026, long-term debt was reported as —, and the Company entered into a new $125.0 million revolving credit facility maturing in May 2031. The Company also reported backlog of $292.2 million as of June 30, 2026, compared with $285.0 million as of March 31, 2026.
For full-year 2026, management expects total revenue of between $215.0 million and $220.0 million and non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA of between $30.0 million and $36.0 million. The guide places focus on backlog conversion, international execution, and the planned expansion of collection capacity through Clusters 15 and 16 and the first cluster of Block 3 Kestrel satellites. The filing does not provide a previous quarterly outlook, so reported results cannot be assessed against prior Company guidance.
Management, verbatim
Our second quarter results reflect HawkEye 360's continued growth as a premier defense technology company and the strength of demand for our RF signals intelligence solutions, as governments around the world increasingly prioritize space-enabled intelligence, surveillance and electronic warfare capabilities.
John Serafini, Chief Executive Officer
We delivered another quarter of strong revenue growth, including record international revenue, reflecting the acceleration of our business model and increasing adoption of our RF signals intelligence solutions among defense, intelligence and allied government customers worldwide, particularly in areas of geopolitical tension where high-quality signals intelligence is exceptionally valuable.
John Serafini, Chief Executive Officer
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