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Report published August 13, 2026

HawkEye 360 Inc. (HAWK) 2Q26 Research Report: Goldman Sachs First Take

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August 13, 2026
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Authors / editors: Noah Poponak, CFA, Connor Dessert, Nizar Mesani, Amanda Fenenbock, Tomas Russo

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HawkEye 360 Inc. (HAWK) posted strong 2Q26 revenue of $49.8mn (+87% YoY) and Adjusted EBITDA of $7.0mn, outperforming consensus estimates. Management guided full-year 2026 revenue to $215mn-$220mn, slightly ahead of the $214mn market consensus.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.HawkEye 360 reported 2Q26 revenue of $49.8mn (+87% YoY), beating FactSet Consensus by 9%, driven by international revenue growth of 134% YoY.
  • 2.Adjusted EBITDA came in at $7.0mn, and full-year 2026 revenue guidance was set at $215mn-$220mn (above consensus $214mn) with EBITDA guidance at $30mn-$36mn.
  • 3.HAWK is expanding its constellation via Clusters 15 and 17 as well as its first cluster of Block 3 Kestrel satellites to increase global coverage.

Table of Contents

  • Bottom Line
  • Details
  • Exhibit 1: HAWK variance table vs. GS estimates
  • Disclosure Appendix
  • Reg AC
  • GS Factor Profile
  • M&A Rank
  • Quantum
  • Disclosures
  • Company-specific regulatory disclosures
  • Distribution of ratings/investment banking relationships
  • Price target and rating history chart(s)
  • Target price history table(s)
  • Regulatory disclosures
  • Ratings, coverage universe and related definitions
  • Global product; distributing entities
  • General disclosures

Report data

Exhibit 1: HAWK variance table vs. GS estimates

MetricEstimateContext
2Q26 Revenue49.8 USD mn9% above FactSet Consensus at $45.6mn
2Q26 International Revenue21.0 USD mnMain driver of total quarterly revenue growth
2Q26 Adjusted EBITDA7.0 USD mnCompares to $7.8mn in 2Q25 and GS estimate of $1.1mn
Backlog292 USD mnBacklog at end of quarter
FY2026 Revenue Guidance215-220 USD mnGuidance vs consensus of $214mn
Source: Company data. This is a dated model snapshot, not a live forecast.

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Authors / Editors

Noah Poponak, CFAConnor DessertNizar MesaniAmanda FenenbockTomas Russo

Reported Data Context

  • 2Q26 Revenue: 49.8 USD mn (2Q26) · Source: Company data
  • 2Q26 International Revenue: 21.0 USD mn (2Q26) · Source: Company data
  • 2Q26 Adjusted EBITDA: 7.0 USD mn (2Q26) · Source: Company data
  • Backlog: 292 USD mn (2Q26) · Source: Company data
  • FY2026 Revenue Guidance: 215-220 USD mn (FY2026) · Source: Company data

Securities

HAWK

Themes

2Q26 Earnings Beat & FY GuidanceSatellite Constellation & Technology ExpansionInternational Revenue Acceleration

Regions

North AmericaUnited States