Private Equity Firms Set to Fuel IPO Surge in 2026

Private equity firms are expected to take a large number of portfolio companies public in 2026, with major IPOs planned in various sectors, including industrials and tech. After a slow year for IPOs, dealmakers are actively pitching firms on new offerings, with Blackstone declaring its IPO pipeline the largest since 2021. If successful, the surge in IPO activity could propel the year's haul back above the pre-pandemic average.