HawkEye 360 files for IPO

HawkEye 360, a fast-growing Herndon-based geospatial analytics company, filed for an initial public offering Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In its registration statement, the company did not disclose the number of shares of common stock it plans to offer or a specific timeline for going public; The filing lists the offering date as “as soon as practicable after this registration statement is declared effective.” In a news release, the company said the price range for the proposed offering has “not yet been determined.”

The company did not immediately return a request for comment.

HawkEye said it intends to apply to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “HAWK.” Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are serving as lead underwriters on the offering.

Founded in 2015, HawkEye 360 collects radio frequency data from satellite constellations to identify and track activity for military, maritime and intelligence customers. The company has expanded its capabilities and operations in recent years through acquisitions and new funding.

In December 2025, HawkEye acquired Innovative Signal Analysis, a Texas-based provider of signal processing technology with about 170 employees, according to news media reports. Financial terms were not disclosed.

That same month, HawkEye announced a $150 million Series E financing round co-led by investors NightDragon and Center15 Capital, along with additional financing from Silicon Valley Bank and other lenders.

The company’s annual revenue has grown significantly in recent years, more than tripling from $30.5 million in 2022. HawkEye reported revenue of about $117.7 million in 2025 and net income of $2.7 million, according to the filing. It also reported a backlog of roughly $302.7 million, reflecting contracted future work.