Global conflicts, including recent strikes on Iran, are unlikely to halt companies from pursuing US IPOs, according to NYSE Group Inc. President Lynn Martin. Speaking at the Bloomberg Invest conference in New York, Martin emphasized that geopolitical events are inevitable but shouldn't deter strong companies from going public.

Martin noted that IPOs have slowed in recent years as companies remain private longer, benefiting from private capital availability and avoiding regulatory scrutiny. However, bankers anticipate an IPO boom in 2026, with high-profile companies like Anthropic PBC and Elon Musk's SpaceX expected to debut. Martin stressed that companies must consider how geopolitical developments affect their business in both short and medium terms.

The NYSE president, who leads the largest US stock exchange, believes companies coming to market after longer waits tend to be stronger and better prepared. This sentiment aligns with her August statement that the IPO market is broadly open across sectors. Martin's comments suggest the NYSE remains confident in market resilience despite global uncertainties.