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Figma’s Stock Retreat Narrows Gains After Record IPO Surge

Investors are questioning whether its more than 60× forward sales valuation can hold through a looming 180-day lock-up expiration.

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A Wall Street sign hangs near to the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Overview

  • Shares have slipped about 20–23% to trade around $94–$96, cutting into the 250% first-day gain and valuing Figma near $45–60 billion.
  • The IPO floated just 7% of outstanding shares at $33 apiece, a small offering designed to secure long-term institutional support but magnify the initial pop.
  • At current levels, Figma’s price-to-sales multiple exceeds 60×, far above mature peers like Adobe and raising concerns over sustained growth expectations.
  • Investors point to intensifying competition from Microsoft’s integrated design tools, Canva’s expanding user base and emerging AI-native platforms as potential headwinds.
  • About two-thirds of Figma’s stock remains locked under a 180-day agreement expiring in January 2026, when increased share supply could pressure the price further.