# Investors brace for lower Anthropic valuation, calling $1.5 trillion a ‘stretch’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/investors-brace-for-lower-anthropic-valuation-calling-1-5-trillion-a-stretch/
- Published: 2026-11-06T21:07:07+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T22:53:51+00:00
- Original publisher: CNBC (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/06/investors-brace-for-anthropic-valuation-1point5-trillion-a-stretch.html
- Topics: AI, Business, Technology

## Key points

- Investors question whether Anthropic can reach a $1.5 trillion IPO valuation.
- One investor sees $1 trillion to $1.25 trillion as more likely.
- Anthropic is expected to start its roadshow next week.

## Summary

Investors have lowered their expectations for Anthropic’s planned IPO after a sharp technology sell-off raised doubts about the company’s potential valuation. A figure of $1.5 trillion, once seen as below the reported $2 trillion target, is now described by one investor as a “stretch”, reflecting concerns about AI firms’ spending and a weaker market.

Anthropic was privately valued at $965 billion in May and is expected to list on Nasdaq under the ticker ANT in the coming weeks. One investor now sees $1 trillion to $1.25 trillion as a more likely range, though market conditions could change; the company is expected to begin its roadshow next week. The Nasdaq fell more than 5% on Thursday, its steepest drop in 19 months, amid concerns about data centre investment and broader market sentiment.

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