Woofun AI data shows that U.S. initial public offerings and stock issuance achieved a record high during the first half of 2026, generating $251 billion in total financing. SpaceX’s historic listing served as a primary catalyst for this volume.

Investment bankers anticipate an intensified IPO pipeline in the third quarter, with artificial intelligence entities acting as the central driver. Major firms such as Anthropic are expected to advance their listing procedures, supported by sustained AI capital expenditure and elevated tech stock valuations.