Anthropic has postponed its planned IPO roadshow after investors pushed back against the company’s valuation. The firm had been preparing to meet potential backers, but the current economic climate has created significant hurdles for the planned debut.
Potential backers now doubt the roadshow can start the week of December 2026 as originally scheduled. Some investors have suggested a valuation as low as $1 trillion, which is far below the $1.5 trillion figure that sparked the initial skepticism. The company had previously eyed a valuation of up to $2 trillion in September.
The delay could impact the broader AI sector’s confidence. Post-election market conditions and state ballot initiatives on data centers contributed to the recent selloff. This news suggests that the market is becoming more cautious about the massive valuations seen in the sector.
