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Databricks IPO: a listing that keeps moving, and the numbers behind it

Databricks has the revenue profile of a listed company and keeps choosing not to be one. Reported timing has ranged from a mid-2026 filing to 2027.

Last reviewed 20 September 2026 · Compiled from public reporting, not from an exchange filing feed

Sector
Data & AI infrastructure
Exchange
TBA
Expected window
2026–2027 (reported range)
Last valuation
~$134B (reported)
Reported target
TBA
Revenue signal
Reported revenue above $5B
Backers
Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive Capital, Insight Partners
Ratings
F 80 · H 71
Fundamental strength80/100
Hype score71/100
Fundamental B
Hot

Where the listing stands

Databricks has not filed publicly. Reporting through 2026 has put the timeline anywhere from a mid-2026 S-1 to a 2027 listing, with a reported private valuation near $134 billion. Large private rounds — roughly $10 billion raised to fund the competitive push against Snowflake and Oracle — have repeatedly removed the financing pressure that would otherwise force a listing.

Why the business reads well

Reported revenue above $5 billion with an enterprise data-platform model gives Databricks the recurring-revenue profile public investors reward. Its position sits directly under the AI buildout: model training and analytics both run on data infrastructure, which makes it a lower-variance way to hold exposure to the same trend driving the frontier labs.

What would move the date

Two things typically pull a listing forward: employee liquidity pressure as tenure builds, and a receptive comparable. A well-received Anthropic or OpenAI debut would give bankers a live multiple for AI-adjacent infrastructure and make a Databricks book far easier to build.

Strengths

  • Large recurring enterprise revenue base, reported above $5 billion
  • Direct exposure to AI infrastructure spending without frontier-model cost structures
  • Well capitalised from private rounds, so it can list on its own terms
  • Established competitive position against Snowflake and Oracle

Risks

  • No filed prospectus, so financial detail remains limited
  • Timeline has slipped repeatedly and could slip again
  • Competes with hyperscalers that bundle comparable capability
  • Private-round valuation may not be the price public markets set

How to buy Databricks stock

Want to invest in Databricks? Here is how to buy Databricks shares before and after the IPO.

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    Know that Databricks stock is not publicly traded yet

    Databricks is still a private company (exploring · timing in flux), so there is no Databricks ticker symbol and you cannot buy Databricks shares on Nasdaq, the NYSE or through a regular brokerage app today. Any site selling "Databricks stock" before the IPO prices should be treated with caution.

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    Open and fund a brokerage account that offers IPO access

    When Databricks lists, its shares will be available through most major brokers. Some platforms (for example Robinhood, SoFi, Fidelity, Charles Schwab and Interactive Brokers) also offer limited allocations at the IPO price before trading starts. Set up and fund an account in advance so you are ready on listing day.

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    Request an IPO allocation or buy on the first day of trading

    Once Databricks publishes its S-1 and sets a price range, eligible customers can request shares at the offer price. Allocations for hyped deals are usually small and oversubscribed. Otherwise you can place an order once the stock opens for trading — use a limit order, because first-day prices can swing sharply.

  4. 4

    Consider pre-IPO secondary markets (accredited investors only)

    Platforms such as Forge Global, EquityZen and Hiive sometimes list Databricks shares sold by employees or early investors. These are generally restricted to accredited investors, carry high minimums, fees and transfer restrictions, and the company can block trades.

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    Get indirect exposure through listed investors

    None of Databricks's major backers offers meaningful pure-play exposure on the public market, so the practical routes are an IPO allocation, buying after listing, or a secondary-market platform. ETFs focused on new listings typically add large IPOs shortly after they begin trading.

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    Get alerted the moment it prices

    Join the FloatRadar waitlist to be notified when Databricks's price range is set and to be introduced to brokers holding allocation.

Databricks IPO — frequently asked questions

Has Databricks filed for an IPO?

No public filing has been made. Reported timing has ranged from a mid-2026 S-1 to 2027.

What is Databricks worth?

Reported private valuation is around $134 billion. That is a private-round figure, not a market price.

How to buy Databricks IPO?

To buy the Databricks IPO, open a brokerage account that offers IPO access (for example Robinhood, SoFi, Fidelity, Charles Schwab or Interactive Brokers), request an allocation once the price range is published, or buy shares with a limit order on the first day of trading. Databricks is still private (exploring · timing in flux), so no shares are available yet.

Where to buy Databricks IPO?

Once listed, Databricks shares will trade on TBA and be available through any major broker. Before listing, accredited investors may find pre-IPO shares on secondary marketplaces such as Forge Global, EquityZen and Hiive, subject to high minimums and company transfer approval.

When is the Databricks IPO?

No date is confirmed. The expected window is 2026–2027 (reported range). Databricks has not filed a public S-1, so the timetable remains indicative and can move.

What is the Databricks IPO share price?

There is no IPO share price yet. The last private valuation was ~$134B (reported) and the reported IPO target is TBA. The per-share price is only set when the S-1 publishes a price range shortly before trading begins.

What is the Databricks IPO date?

The Databricks IPO date has not been announced. Current reporting points to 2026–2027 (reported range). Dates are typically confirmed only a few weeks before listing, after the roadshow and pricing.

What is the Databricks valuation?

Databricks's last private-market valuation was ~$134B (reported), with a reported IPO target of TBA. Revenue signal: Reported revenue above $5B.

Has Databricks filed an S-1?

Not publicly. Databricks is currently exploring · timing in flux. A public S-1 filing with the SEC will be the first official confirmation of the IPO, and it will reveal the ticker symbol, financials and price range.

When will Databricks go for IPO?

Based on current reporting, Databricks is expected to go public around 2026–2027 (reported range). The company has not committed to a date, and market conditions can delay or accelerate the plan.

Which stock market will the Databricks IPO list on?

Databricks is expected to list on TBA. The final exchange and ticker symbol will be confirmed in the S-1 filing.

What is the minimum investment to buy the Databricks IPO?

For retail IPO access programmes there is usually no formal minimum beyond the cost of one share, though brokers may set their own thresholds. On the first day of trading you can buy a single share (or a fractional share at brokers that support it). Pre-IPO secondary platforms typically require accredited-investor status and minimums of $10,000–$100,000.

When is the earliest opportunity to buy Databricks IPO shares?

The earliest opportunity for most investors is requesting an allocation at the IPO price through a broker with access, once the price range is set. Accredited investors can sometimes buy earlier on secondary marketplaces. Everyone else can buy the moment shares open for trading on listing day — expected around 2026–2027 (reported range).

Which stockbrokers are selling Databricks IPO shares?

No broker is selling Databricks shares yet because the IPO has not priced. Brokers that commonly offer IPO access to retail clients include Robinhood, SoFi, Fidelity, Charles Schwab and Interactive Brokers. Join the FloatRadar waitlist and we will introduce you to brokers holding allocation when the deal launches.

How to buy the Databricks IPO before the stock market listing?

Before the listing, the only routes are pre-IPO secondary marketplaces (Forge Global, EquityZen, Hiive) — generally restricted to accredited investors with high minimums and company approval — or an IPO allocation at the offer price through a participating broker.

How can I buy Databricks stock?

You can't buy Databricks stock on a public exchange yet because the company is private. Once it lists (expected window: 2026–2027 (reported range)), you can buy through any major broker or request an IPO allocation. Before then, accredited investors may find shares on secondary platforms such as Forge Global or EquityZen.

How to buy Databricks shares before the IPO?

Pre-IPO Databricks shares occasionally trade on secondary marketplaces, but access is typically limited to accredited investors with high minimums and company approval required for transfers.

What is the Databricks stock ticker symbol?

Databricks does not have a ticker symbol yet. The symbol will be announced in its public S-1 filing shortly before it begins trading on TBA.

What will the Databricks IPO price be?

No price range has been published. The last private valuation was ~$134B (reported), and the reported IPO target is TBA. The per-share price will only be known once the S-1 sets a range.

Can I buy Databricks stock on Robinhood?

Not yet. Databricks is not listed, so it cannot be bought on Robinhood or any other retail app today. Robinhood and several other brokers offer IPO access programmes, which may include Databricks once the offering launches.

Is Databricks a good investment?

FloatRadar rates Databricks 80/100 for fundamental strength and 71/100 for hype. Strengths include large recurring enterprise revenue base, reported above $5 billion; the biggest risk is no filed prospectus, so financial detail remains limited. This is not investment advice — read the prospectus before investing.

Who owns Databricks?

Databricks is privately held by its founders, employees and investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive Capital, Insight Partners, GIC.

How do I get notified when Databricks goes public?

Join the FloatRadar waitlist for an alert the moment Databricks's price range is set, plus introductions to brokers with allocation access.

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