US IPO Proceeds to Quadruple to Record $160 Billion in 2026 as Dealmaking Rebounds, Says Goldman

Goldman's CEO lays out the 3 forces lining up to make this a breakout year for dealmaking

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon.MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty ImagesGoldman Sachs' CEO David Solomon made the case for why he expects 2026 to be big.Speaking at a conference in Miami, he pointed to three key factors spurring corporate dealmaking.From deregulation in Washington to the rise of AI, here's what he's watching as M&A heats up.David Solomon is officially done playing defense.The Goldman Sachs CEO has steered the bank through several g…

US IPO proceeds to quadruple to record $160 billion in 2026 as dealmaking rebounds, says Goldman

Goldman Sachs stock climbs after hours as IPO boom talk and U.S. data week collide

Goldman Sachs shares climbed 1.6% to $943.62 in after-hours trading Monday as U.S. stocks rebounded and Treasury yields slipped. Goldman analysts forecast U.S. IPO proceeds could hit a record $160 billion in 2026, but warned volatility could threaten the outlook. Morgan Stanley rose 1.3%, while JPMorgan and Bank of America edged lower. Key jobs and inflation data are due later this week. The post Goldman Sachs stock climbs after hours as IPO boo…

US IPO proceeds to quadruple to record US$160 billion in 2026 as dealmaking rebounds, says Goldman

The Wall Street brokerage also expects the number of IPOs to double to 120 this year