SEC Publishes Updated Market Statistics, Highlighting Increase in IPOs and Proceeds Raised

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) published updated market statistics and data visualizations on Sept. 23, 2026, covering key segments of U.S. capital markets. The document states that in the first half of 2026, there were 208 IPOs raising over $137 billion, compared with 180 IPOs raising over $27 billion in the first half of 2025, representing an approximately 16% increase in the number of IPOs and nearly 400% increase in proceeds raised. It also states there were 557 follow-on registered offerings raising over $111 billion in the first half of 2026, compared with 505 offerings raising nearly $84 billion in the first half of 2025, representing an approximately 10% increase in the number of offerings and a 33% increase in proceeds raised. Dr. Joshua T. White, DERA's Chief Economist and Director, is quoted attributing the growth in IPOs and follow-on offerings to strengthening capital formation and stating that DERA aims to equip the public, market participants, and policymakers with insights through transparent, high-quality data.

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