Marketing Automation Provider Klaviyo Stock Shoots Higher On Trading Debut
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Marketing automation provider Klaviyo Inc's stock (NYSE:KVYO) rose by 16% on its trading debut. The company's IPO was priced above expectations, raising $576 million. Klaviyo's shares opened at $36.75, surpassing market expectations of $34 - $36. The company's investor roster includes BlackRock, Inc (NYSE: BLK), AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE: AB), and Shopify Inc (NYSE:SHOP). Klaviyo reported a net income of $15 million and $321 million in revenue for the first half of this year.

September 20, 2023 | 6:26 pm
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AllianceBernstein showed interest in purchasing up to $100 million worth of Klaviyo's IPO shares.
AllianceBernstein's interest in Klaviyo's IPO could potentially increase its assets under management, but it's not clear how significant this investment would be relative to AllianceBernstein's overall portfolio.
CONFIDENCE 100
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50
NEUTRAL IMPACT
BlackRock showed interest in purchasing up to $100 million worth of Klaviyo's IPO shares.
BlackRock's interest in Klaviyo's IPO could potentially increase its assets under management, but it's not clear how significant this investment would be relative to BlackRock's overall portfolio.
CONFIDENCE 100
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Shopify is one of the investors in Klaviyo.
Shopify's investment in Klaviyo could potentially increase its assets, but it's not clear how significant this investment would be relative to Shopify's overall portfolio.
CONFIDENCE 100
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50
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Klaviyo's stock rose by 16% on its trading debut, indicating strong investor interest.
The strong performance of Klaviyo's stock on its trading debut indicates strong investor interest, which could drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 100
IMPORTANCE 100
RELEVANCE 100