IPOs Are in the Dumps. These 4 Could Buck the Trend.

Fewer than a quarter of IPOs since 2018 trade above offering price. Such weak returns reflect overhyped deals for companies with excessive valuations relative to sales and profits. Fewer than a quarter of IPOs since 2018 trade above offering price. Such weak returns reflect overhyped deals for companies with excessive valuations relative to sales and profits.

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Allbirds

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Robinhood

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DoorDash

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Lyft

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