Arm Holdings is aiming to become the next big chip stock and is preparing for its public listing, while focusing on establishing itself as a leader in the artificial intelligence sector.
Arm Holdings Ltd, owned by SoftBank Group Corp, is planning to launch its roadshow for investors after Labor Day and set a price range for its much-anticipated IPO in September, with SoftBank selling about 10% of Arm's shares at a valuation of $60 billion to $70 billion.
Leading technology companies, including Apple, Nvidia, and Alphabet, have agreed to invest in Arm Holdings' initial public offering, which is targeting a valuation between $50 billion and $55 billion, according to sources.
Arm Holdings, owned by Softbank, has received investor demand that is six times the amount it is seeking in its $5 billion stock market debut, making it more likely to reach its targeted price range of $47 to $51 per share.
Arm Holdings receives its first Buy rating from the Street, even before completing its IPO.
Arm Holdings has priced its initial public offering at $51 per share, at the top end of the expected range, giving the chip design company a valuation of $54.5 billion.
Arm Holdings stock begins trading on the Nasdaq at $51 per share, meeting expectations, while markets analyze inflation figures and the potential impact on the Federal Reserve's rate-setting policy.
SoftBank's chip designer Arm Holdings is set to debut on the Nasdaq with a valuation of $54.5 billion, marking a potential test for IPOs in the United States after a lengthy drought.
UK-based chip designer Arm made its Nasdaq debut with the largest IPO since 2021, trading at $56 per share, bringing the company's market cap to nearly $60 billion, and opening the door for a wave of new IPOs.
Chipmaker Arm debuted on the public markets with a successful IPO, seeing its shares climb over 20% and its market cap exceed $60 billion, marking a significant moment for the tech sector.
SoftBank's initial public offering of Arm Holdings was a success, with the shares gaining 25% on their debut, although the company left potential profits on the table by pricing the IPO lower than it could have been.
Arm stock is experiencing a second day of gains and is currently more popular than Apple.
Arm stock is now trading in rare territory, but the company needs to prioritize AI development in order to maintain its growth.
Arm Holdings' stock had a strong IPO, but recent sell-offs and high valuations have raised concerns about its future performance, leading to a "Sell" rating and a price target of $46 per share from Bernstein analyst Sara Russo. While Arm is a frontrunner in the semiconductor industry and has value in its architecture, investors should temper their expectations, as its exposure to AI is limited compared to companies like Nvidia. Analyst ratings on ARM stock range from "Buy" to "Sell," with an average price target of $51.67, implying a potential downside of 2.3%.
