SEC Press Releases·Sep 23, 2026, 2:27 PM ET

SEC Publishes Updated Market Statistics, Highlighting Increase in IPOs and Proceeds Raised

The SEC's Division of Economic and Risk Analysis released updated statistics showing a 16% increase in IPOs (208 vs. 180) and a nearly 400% rise in proceeds raised ($137 billion vs. $27 billion) in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025.
Follow-on registered offerings increased by approximately 10% in volume (557 vs. 505) with a 33% increase in proceeds raised ($111 billion vs. $84 billion) during the same period.
The SEC webpage now features interactive, downloadable time series charts, pie charts, and heat maps to visualize market trends, category distributions, and geographic data.
Dr. Joshua T. White, Director of DERA, stated the data reflects strengthened U.S. capital formation under Chairman Atkins, aimed at equipping stakeholders with insights for resilient markets.
DERA continues to integrate financial economics and data analytics to inform SEC rulemaking, oversight, and responses to emerging market trends.