The IPO Buzz: Aevex (AVEX) – Drone Maker – Prices IPO at $20 – Above Mid-Point
Aevex Corp. (AVEX), a drone company, priced its IPO at $20.00 – just above the $19.50 mid-point of its range – and sold 16 million shares – the number in the prospectus – to raise $320 million on Thursday night, April 16, 2026. Aevex (AVEX) climbed on Friday, April 17, opening at $23.01 - up $3.01 - in its debut on the New York Stock Exchange. At pricing, Aevex had a market cap of $2.2..
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| Company | Symbol proposed | Shares (Millions) | Est. $ Volume | Expected to Trade | SCOOP Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aevex Corp. | AVEX | 16.0 | $ 320.0 mil | 4/17/2026 Priced | S/O | S/O |
| Alamar Biosciences | ALMR | 11.3 | $ 191.3 mil | 4/17/2026 Priced | S/O | S/O |
| Jatt II Acquisition Corp. (Stock-Only SPAC) | JATT | 6.0 | $ 60.0 mil | 4/17/2026 Priced | S/O | S/O |
Last 100 IPOs - April 17, 2026
| Number of IPOs priced : | 100 |
| Number Up: | 38 |
| Number Down: | 58 |
| Number Unchanged: | 4 |
| Percentage Change From Issue Price: | -17.51% |
| Percentage Change for The Nasdaq Composite | 35.22% |
2026 IPO Scorecard - April 17, 2026
| Number of IPOs priced (Excluding 66 units) : | 45 |
| Number Up: | 17 |
| Number Down: | 27 |
| Number Unchanged: | 1 |
| Total Return From Issue Price: | -9.73% |
| The Nasdaq Composite Index YTD % Change | 35.22% |