Figma's stock sinks 27% after last week's IPO pop
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, AUG 4 – Figma's IPO raised $1.2 billion with shares surging 229% before a 27% drop due to profit taking, highlighting strong investor interest and volatility in tech stock debuts.
- On Aug 4, Figma shares slumped 23% on profit taking, following its IPO, giving the company a market capitalisation of about US$56.3 billion.
- On Aug 4, profit taking followed days of euphoria after the blockbuster IPO, with the stock soaring 229%.
- Priced at $33, the stock closed at $115.50 on Thursday, with a first trading day high of $125 and a valuation over $60 billion.
- On Monday, shares fell $27.50 to $94.50 midday, reducing market value to about $45.2 billion.
- Many wonder if Figma’s debut will prompt startups like Databricks and SpaceX to pursue IPOs, following the recent stock slump on Monday.
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