MoneyMay 14, 2026via SiliconAngle
Cerebras stock almost doubles from its initial offering price after the biggest tech IPO in years raised $5.5B
Why it matters
Cerebras's blockbuster IPO signals massive investor appetite for AI infrastructure plays, particularly chip/compute companies. The 89% opening pop indicates the market is pricing in significant upside for specialized AI silicon, setting a benchmark for other infrastructure startups considering public markets.
Key signals
- Cerebras raised $5.5B in IPO
- Offering price: $185 per share
- Opening price: $350 per share
- 89% first-day pop
- Biggest tech IPO in years
- Published May 14, 2026
The hook
$5.5B. Cerebras just became the biggest tech IPO in years—and its stock opened 89% above the offering price.
Updated with opening stock price: Cerebras Systems Inc. today opened trading as a public company at $350 a share, 89% above its offering price, as it kicked off what looks like a huge year for initial public offerings. The enthusiastic reception among investors follows on Wednesday’s pricing of its …