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title: "Private company valuations fall despite earnings growth"
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description: "Private U.S. company valuations fell 2.2% in Q1 2026, despite revenue and earnings growth, according to Lincoln's index. The decline is attributed to shrinking valuation multiples as buyers are less willing to pay high premiums. Additionally, Forge Global data indicates markdowns in late-stage tech and increasing disagreements between buyers and sellers on fair value."
datetime: "2026-05-21T06:41:18.000Z"
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# Private company valuations fall despite earnings growth

Valuations decline: Lincoln's index shows private U.S. company values fell 2.2% in Q1 2026 despite ongoing revenue and earnings growth. Multiples compress: The drop stems from shrinking valuation multiples, as buyers show less appetite for paying steep growth premiums. Market signals: Forge Global data highlights markdowns in late-stage tech and growing buyer-seller disagreement on fair value.

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