The United States (U.S’) Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) has published updated statistics and data visualizations covering key segments of the U.S. capital markets, including a notable increase in the number of initial public offerings (IPOs) and follow-on registered offerings.
A statement issued by the commission on the findings of the latest report indicated that in the first half of 2026, IPO and follow-on offering activity showed year-over-year growth.
Specifically, the report reflected that there were 208 IPOs raising over $137 billion in the first half of 2026, compared with 180 IPOs raising over $27 billion in the first half of 2025, representing an approximately 16% increase in the number of IPOs and nearly 400% increase in proceeds raised.
Similarly, there were 557 follow-on registered offerings raising over $111 billion in the first half of 2026, compared with 505 offerings raising nearly $84 billion in the first half of 2025, showing ran approximately 10% increase in the number of offerings and a 33% increase in proceeds raised.
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Commenting on the report’s data, the Chief Economist and Director of the SEC’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis, Dr. Joshua T. White, said: “DERA’s latest data highlight the continued strengthening of U.S. capital formation under Chairman Atkins, with notable growth in both IPOs and follow‑on offerings.
“By expanding access to transparent, high‑quality data and analysis, DERA aims to equip the public, market participants, and policymakers with insights that support resilient and well- functioning capital markets”, the investment expert added.
DERA integrates financial economics and rigorous data analytics into the SEC’s core mission. It provides high-quality economic and statistical analyses to inform Commission rulemaking and oversight, and helps identify and respond to emerging issues, trends, and innovations in the marketplace.
