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Biggest Industrial IPO Since 1999, And Investors Are Buying

JUAN CARLOS ARANCIBIA
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Madison Air Solutions (MAIR) completed the largest U.S. IPO of 2026, raising $2.2 billion by selling 82.7 million shares at $27 each—exceeding the $25-$27 target range. The stock surged to over $32 on its first trading day, reflecting strong investor demand and marking the biggest industrial-sector IPO since UPS’s $5.5 billion offering in 1999. This IPO underscores renewed market confidence in industrial growth, with MAIR’s valuation now positioning it as a major player in logistics and air freight solutions. The offering’s success follows a broader market upswing, though tech stocks like Netflix saw late-day declines, highlighting sector divergence in investor sentiment. MAIR’s debut signals robust appetite for industrial innovation, potentially setting a precedent for future high-value IPOs in traditionally capital-intensive sectors.
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BREAKING: Market Keeps Rising; Netflix Dives LateMadison Air Solutions (MAIR) raised $2.2 billion in the biggest IPO so far this year. The stock priced at $27 per share and traded above 32 Thursday afternoon. The 82.7-million-share offering priced at the high end of the $25-$27 range. It is the largest U.S. IPO of 2026 and the largest IPO in the industrial sector since UPS (UPS) raised…Get instant access to exclusive stock lists, expert market analysis and powerful tools with 2 months of IBD Digital for only $20!Get market updates, educational videos, webinars, and stock analysis.Learn how you can make more money with IBD's investing tools, top-performing stock lists, and educational content.Information in Investor’s Business Daily is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, recommendation, solicitation, or rating to buy or sell securities. The information has been obtained from sources we believe to be reliable, but we make no guarantee as to its accuracy, timeliness, or suitability, including with respect to information that appears in closed captioning. Historical investment performances are no indication or guarantee of future success or performance. Authors/presenters may own the stocks they discuss. We make no representations or warranties regarding the advisability of investing in any particular securities or utilizing any specific investment strategies. Information is subject to change without notice. For information on use of our services, please see our Terms of Use.*Real-time prices by Nasdaq Last Sale. Real-time quote and/or trade prices are not sourced from all markets. Ownership data provided by LSEG and Estimate data provided by FactSet.IBD, IBD Digital, IBD Live, IBD Weekly, Investor's Business Daily, Leaderboard, MarketDiem, MarketSurge and other marks are trademarks owned by Investor's Business Daily, LLC.©2026 Investor’s Business Daily, LLC.

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