StocksMedium•9 October 2026•
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US IPO Activity Projected to Remain Strong Into 2027 Despite Yield Pressures
Key Facts
1U.S. operating companies raised $34B in Q3, bringing the year-to-date total to $146B, surpassing the 2021 full-year record.
2The Nasdaq IPO Pulse hit a six-month low in September due to rising bond yields and geopolitical disruptions.
U.S. operating companies raised $34 billion in the third quarter, bringing the year-to-date total to $146 billion. Seeking Alpha reported that this volume has already surpassed the previous full-year record set in 2021. However, the Nasdaq IPO Pulse hit a six-month low in September, driven by rising bond yields and geopolitical disruptions.
A Federal Reserve rate hike and rising energy prices pushed yields to their highest levels since 2002, with 10-year yields reaching 5.3%. In equity markets, NDAQ closed at $92.37 on October 8, 2026. While these factors have created temporary headwinds for new listings, the outlook for capital raising remains positive through early 2027.