Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Big IPOs Expected in 2026
Some big companies like SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI might go public in 2026.
Medline, a company that makes medical supplies, recently had a successful IPO and its stock price has gone up by more than 40%.
This is good news for other companies that are owned by private equity firms, as it might encourage them to go public too.
Medline was bought by some big investment firms in 2021, and its success could mean more companies like it will start selling stocks to the public in the future.
SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI are potential candidates for IPOs in 2026.
Medline's IPO has surged more than 40% from its initial price.
Medline was acquired in a leveraged buyout in 2021 by Blackstone, The Carlyle Group, and Hellman & Friedman.
Medline's success could encourage more private equity-backed companies to go public.
The strong performance of Medline's IPO is seen as an encouraging sign for the market.
- Who
- SpaceX, Anthropic, OpenAI, Medline, Blackstone, The Carlyle Group, Hellman & Friedman
- What
- Potential IPOs and Medline's successful IPO
- When
- Medline's IPO was just before Christmas, 2026 for other IPOs
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Medline's success could prompt more PE-backed companies to go public
- Companies
- SpaceX, Anthropic, OpenAI, Medline
- Medline's IPO Performance
- Surge of 40% from IPO price
- Medline's Acquisition
- Bought in 2021 by Blackstone, Carlyle Group, Hellman & Friedman
- Potential Impact
- Encourages more PE-backed companies to go public
- Year of Expected IPOs
- 2026