HawkEye 360 jumps in NYSE debut, valued at $3.15 billion

Space analytics firm HawkEye 360 debuted on the NYSE with a $3.15 billion valuation, signaling strong investor demand for defense-tech offerings.

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HawkEye 360 jumps in NYSE debut, valued at $3.15 billion

HawkEye 360 shares rose 30% in their New York Stock Exchange debut on Thursday, May 7, 2026, giving the space analytics firm a market valuation of $3.15 billion.

The stock, which trades under the ticker HAWK.N, opened at $33.80 a share, above its initial public offering price of $26.

The Herndon, Virginia-based company raised $416 million in its U.S. IPO on Wednesday by selling 16 million shares at the top end of its marketed range of $24 to $26.

HawkEye 360 provides signals-intelligence data to defense, intelligence, and national security agencies. It operates more than 30 satellites that detect, locate, and analyze radio-frequency emissions worldwide. The U.S. government and allied nations account for the bulk of its revenue.

Entities affiliated with Insight Partners are expected to own about 15% of HawkEye’s outstanding shares following the offering.

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