SoftBank-owned Arm has filed for its initial public offering (IPO), which will be a major test for the IPO market that has been stagnant due to rising interest rates, and is a significant move for SoftBank as it pivots its focus to artificial intelligence. Arm's chip designs are found in almost all smartphones globally, and the company's listing has implications for SoftBank's rebound strategy.
Semiconductor chip company Arm has filed for an IPO on the Nasdaq, seeking a valuation of up to $70 billion, but faces risks and potential headwinds due to financial challenges and geopolitical tensions with China.
Arm Holdings, the designer of central processing units (CPUs), has filed an F-1 with the SEC in its first step towards an initial public offering (IPO), seeking a valuation of $60 billion to $70 billion despite a decline in revenue and net income in the past year.
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.
Stocks fall as higher oil prices and rising Treasury yields put pressure on the market, while Arm prepares for its IPO with a valuation of up to $52 billion and Saudi Arabia and Russia extend their oil production cuts, causing concerns about inflation and raising Treasury yields.
Arm, a chip-design company, is gearing up for a major IPO and analysts at Susquehanna believe it deserves a premium valuation similar to that of Nvidia.
U.S. investors are eagerly anticipating several upcoming IPOs in the coming months, including Arm Holdings, Instacart, Klaviyo, and VNG, as they hope to capitalize on the recent rally in equity markets.
Arm and Instacart's upcoming IPOs are not expected to revive the muted market, as startup and financial experts compare the current landscape to the years following the dot-com bubble and anticipate a challenging market for IPOs.
Retail investors should be cautious when buying shares of Arm Holdings' upcoming IPO, as recent data shows that individual investors tend to lose money on blockbuster IPOs, with the 10 biggest US IPOs in the past four years down an average of 47% from their first-day closing price.
Arm Holdings receives its first Buy rating from the Street, even before completing its IPO.
Four upcoming IPOs, including Arm, Birkenstock, Instacart, and Klaviyo, have generated hope for the struggling IPO market, but experts believe that it is not indicative of a strong resurgence in the market and predict that it will take until 2024 or 2025 for the market to fully rebound.
The recent surge in IPOs, including the listing of Arm, reflects growing market confidence and economic optimism.
Arm shares soared nearly 25% on its first day of trading on the Nasdaq, boosting U.S. stocks and sparking hope that the IPO market for tech companies is reviving. Additionally, positive economic data from China and a rebound in retail sales and industrial production contributed to market optimism.
Arm Holdings shares are dropping after a successful IPO, and there are concerns that the stock could fall further.
Arm Holdings and Nvidia, two chip stocks with strong competitive advantages, have gained favor among investors, but their high valuations are not justified by their growth prospects, making them overpriced investments.
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%.