This guide studies the top 14 companies that had their IPO in 2015. Together, we’ll look at their IPO date, price, valuation, and stock symbol.
1. Square Inc. (SQ)
IPO Date: November 19, 2015
IPO Price: $9
Valuation: $2.9 billion
Stock Symbol: SQ
Square, a financial services and mobile payment company, saw strong interest post-IPO, driven by its innovative point-of-sale solutions for small and medium-sized businesses.
2. Fitbit Inc. (FIT)
IPO Date: June 18, 2015
IPO Price: $20
Valuation: $4.1 billion
Stock Symbol: FIT
Fitbit, known for its fitness tracking devices, experienced significant volatility post-IPO due to intense competition and market saturation in the wearable tech industry.
3. Atlassian Corporation Plc (TEAM)
IPO Date: December 10, 2015
IPO Price: $21
Valuation: $4.4 billion
Stock Symbol: TEAM
Atlassian, a software company known for products like Jira and Confluence, saw strong investor demand post-IPO, driven by the growing adoption of its collaboration and productivity tools.
4. Match Group Inc. (MTCH)
IPO Date: November 18, 2015
IPO Price: $12
Valuation: $2.9 billion
Stock Symbol: MTCH
Match Group, which owns dating platforms like Tinder and Match.com, experienced strong market performance post-IPO, capitalizing on the popularity of online dating.
5. Pure Storage Inc. (PSTG)
IPO Date: October 7, 2015
IPO Price: $17
Valuation: $3.1 billion
Stock Symbol: PSTG
Pure Storage, a data storage company, faced competitive pressures post-IPO but continued to grow by focusing on innovative all-flash storage solutions.
6. Shopify Inc. (SHOP)
IPO Date: May 21, 2015
IPO Price: $17
Valuation: $1.27 billion
Stock Symbol: SHOP
Shopify, an e-commerce platform provider, saw significant growth post-IPO as it became a go-to solution for small and medium-sized businesses looking to establish an online presence.
7. Ferrari N.V. (RACE)
IPO Date: October 21, 2015
IPO Price: $52
Valuation: $9.8 billion
Stock Symbol: RACE
Ferrari, the luxury sports car manufacturer, had a highly anticipated IPO and saw strong investor interest due to its iconic brand and high-margin products.
8. Apigee Corporation (APIC)
IPO Date: April 24, 2015
IPO Price: $17
Valuation: $494 million
Stock Symbol: APIC
Apigee, an API management company, was later acquired by Google, reflecting the strategic importance of its technology in the growing API economy.
9. Wingstop Inc. (WING)
IPO Date: June 12, 2015
IPO Price: $19
Valuation: $600 million
Stock Symbol: WING
Wingstop, a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in chicken wings, saw strong market performance post-IPO, driven by its expanding footprint and popular menu.
10. First Data Corporation (FDC)
IPO Date: October 15, 2015
IPO Price: $16
Valuation: $14 billion
Stock Symbol: FDC
First Data, a financial services company specializing in payment technology, faced a challenging market post-IPO but leveraged its extensive client base to maintain growth.
11. GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY)
IPO Date: April 1, 2015
IPO Price: $20
Valuation: $4.5 billion
Stock Symbol: GDDY
GoDaddy, a web hosting and domain registration company, experienced a successful IPO as small businesses and individuals increasingly sought online presence solutions.
12. Box Inc. (BOX)
IPO Date: January 23, 2015
IPO Price: $14
Valuation: $1.7 billion
Stock Symbol: BOX
Box, a cloud content management company, saw strong post-IPO performance driven by the growing demand for cloud-based collaboration tools in enterprises.
13. Party City Holdco Inc. (PRTY)
IPO Date: April 16, 2015
IPO Price: $17
Valuation: $2 billion
Stock Symbol: PRTY
Party City, a retailer specializing in party supplies, faced market challenges post-IPO but continued to be a key player in its niche market.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the biggest IPO in 2015?
The biggest IPO in 2015 was the initial public offering of Ferrari.
- Ferrari N.V. went public on October 21, 2015, listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “RACE”.
- The IPO raised nearly $1 billion, making it the largest IPO of that year.
What was the best stock in 2015?
One of the best-performing stocks in 2015 was Netflix (NFLX). Netflix’s stock saw a significant increase, nearly doubling in value over the year, driven by strong subscriber growth, international expansion, and successful original content.
