An equity capital markets advisor predicts second-half 2026 IPO volume will surpass early-year levels with major private firms preparing listings.
ICR Capital’s Managing Partner Steve Parish expects IPO activity to accelerate in the second half of 2026, exceeding volumes seen earlier in the year. The pipeline includes high-profile private companies like SpaceX and Anthropic, according to remarks made during a recent NYSE interview.
Parish, who advises corporate management and financial sponsors on equity monetizations, cited over 1,000 transactions he has overseen during his career. The forecast follows a period of subdued IPO activity, with market conditions now appearing more favorable for public listings.
No immediate market reaction was detailed, but the outlook suggests growing investor appetite for new equity offerings in late 2026.