A Disappointing IPO Didn't Stop Meta Platforms: Here's Why That Matters for the Anthropic IPO

Anthropic is set to go public as soon as the week of November 16, 2026, trading under ticker ANT on Nasdaq. The article draws parallels to Meta's rocky IPO in 2012, which saw its stock drop over 50% in the first four months but ultimately soared 1,572% by May 2026. The lesson: early IPO performance doesn't determine long-term success, and investors need conviction and patience to capture significant gains.