US IPO Boom Sets Record: H1 Financing Reaches $251 Billion, AI-Driven New Wave of Listings May Continue

according to market sources, data shows that U.S. IPO and stock issuance reached a record high in the first half of 2026, with total financing amounting to $251 billion. SpaceX's record-breaking listing was one of the main drivers. Investment bankers expect a stronger IPO pipeline in the third quarter, with AI-related companies serving as the core driving force. Multiple heavyweight companies, including Anthropic, are still expected to push forward with their listing processes. The market generally believes that AI capital expenditure and the high-valuation environment for tech stocks are jointly supporting the continuation of this IPO boom cycle.