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The IPO market has made an impressive comeback this year. Momentum began building in the first quarter and accelerated in the second, with traditional IPOs raising $114.1 billion through June 30, 2026 – roughly seven times the amount raised during the first half of 2025. SpaceX, the largest IPO in Wall Street history, understandably dominated the headlines and made Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire, but the strength of the market extended well beyond a single blockbuster listing.Claim 55%

Short interest in the stock keeps climbing, but Musk says those betting against SpaceX have a ‘very low’ chance of surviving.

As 2026 opened, investors were upbeat on the prospects for new IPOs. Markets were stable, capital costs were declining, and several high-profile “mega-IPOs” seemed imminent – conditions that pointed toward a breakout year.Claim 55% Off TipRanksUnlock trusted, data-backed investing tools with TipRanks Premium, from analyst ratings and forecasts to breaking news and portfolio analysis. Discover high-conviction stock picks and new investing opportunities with the TipRanks Smart Investor Newsletter