Goldman Sachs Says U.S. IPO Activity Doubled Year Over Year, With About 50 Listings So Far in 2026

Goldman Sachs said U.S. IPO activity has doubled year over year, with about 50 companies going public so far in 2026. According to NS3.AI, the bank said issuance has reached roughly $120 billion at the year's midpoint, matching 2021's full-year record. Goldman Sachs also noted that several crypto-related firms have delayed or paused IPO plans this year, including Payward, Consensys, Ledger, and Grayscale.