# Standard Nuclear lists on the NYSE as STDN after a downsized $150 million IPO

Canonical page: https://technooptimist.io/stories/standard-nuclear-lists-on-the-nyse-as-stdn-after-a-downsized-150-741354bc
Date: 16 Jul 2026
About: [Standard Nuclear](https://technooptimist.io/companies/standard-nuclear.md) · [HALEU TRISO fuel production](https://technooptimist.io/energy/haleu-triso-fuel-production.md)
Original source: https://www.orrick.com/en/News/2026/07/Standard-Nuclear-Announces-IPO

Standard Nuclear sold 10 million shares at $15, raising $150 million, and began trading on the NYSE under STDN on 16 July 2026. It had first marketed 18.3 million shares at $18-21. The company makes TRISO fuel and radioisotope power systems and says it is the only independent US maker of TRISO fuel.

## Key facts

- 10 million shares at $15; underwriters hold an option on 1.5 million more.
- Originally aimed to raise about $356 million at $18-21 a share.
- Revenue $3 million in the 12 months to March 2026; backlog up to $245 million.
- Lead bookrunners: BofA Securities and Goldman Sachs.

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