Companies trim, delay IPOs in 2026 as volatility tests valuations

Core Insights - Several companies are downsizing or postponing their U.S. IPOs in 2026 due to market volatility, valuation scrutiny, and weak peer performance [1][2] - Goldman Sachs analysts predict the number of IPOs will double to 120 this year, but caution about valuation risks highlighted by a selloff in software stocks [1] Company Actions - Clear Street has postponed its U.S. IPO, marking its second delayed listing this month due to "market conditions" [2][5] - Clear Street reduced its fundraising target by 65% before postponing the listing [3] - Agibank raised $240 million in its downsized U.S. IPO, selling 20 million shares at $12 each, down from an initial offering of approximately 43.6 million shares priced between $15 and $18 [4] - Liftoff Mobile has also postponed its planned New York listing, citing "current market conditions" amid a significant selloff in software stocks [5]