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

The Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) has released updated market statistics, indicating a rise in initial public offerings (IPOs) and proceeds raised. In the first half of 2026, there was year-over-year growth in both IPO and follow-on offering activity. These insights are available on the SEC's public statistics and data visualizations webpage, which features interactive, downloadable charts including time series, pie charts, and heat maps to demonstrate market trends and distributions across various categories and regions.

Dr. Joshua T. White, Chief Economist and Director of DERA, stated that "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." The goal of DERA is to empower the public, market participants, and policymakers with transparent, high-quality data and analysis to foster resilient and well-functioning capital markets.

DERA plays a crucial role in supporting the SEC's mission by integrating financial economics with rigorous data analytics to inform rulemaking, oversight, and to identify and address emerging trends and innovations in the marketplace.