2026 Could Be a Massive Year for IPOs. Here Are 3 Candidates to Watch.

After several years of fewer initial public offerings, the IPO market finally began to thaw in 2025, with some larger names going public and experiencing notable gains out of the gate. It's clear the market was anxious after a drought in previous years. The outlook for the IPO market in 2026 is also promising, with many hoping that lower rates and increased visibility into markets and the economy will lead to more IPOs.If some of the speculation is true, 2026 might be the biggest year ever for the IPO market. Here are three potential IPO candidates to watch.While OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, says he is unsure whether OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, will go public in 2026, there's certainly speculation that it could happen later this year or in early 2027. It will likely depend on market conditions and artificial intelligence valuations, and also OpenAI's financial situation.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool