This IPO jumped 126.1% in 1 day

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FATPIPE INC. $7.42 is a hold. The company (Nasdaq symbol FATN; Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 13.7 million; Market cap: $101.7 million; No dividends paid; Takeover Target Rating: Lowest; www.fatpipeinc.com) makes software that monitors and protects data traffic in local and cloud-based computer networks. It has over 3,000 clients, mainly in the U.S. and India. On April 7, 2025, FatPipe completed an initial public offering of 695,656 common shares at $5.75 a share. The stock shot up to $13 on its first day of trading, but has since dropped back to its current level. Demand for cybersecurity products continues to rise as businesses spend more to protect their sensitive data. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, FatPipe’s revenue gained 13.1%, to $17.86 million from $15.80 million in 2023. Earnings also jumped 50.0%, to $4.4 million from $2.9 million. However, the company faces strong competition from larger cybersecurity providers. FatPipe is a hold. hold…