The first quarter of 2026 delivered the highest aftermarket sales volume in three years — $189M across the tracked marketplaces, up 12% year-over-year.
TLD winners
The story of Q1 is .ai continuing its multi-year rally. Sales volume on .ai names grew 47% YoY, though average sale price fell 18% as inventory expanded to meet demand.
The .com story
Short .coms — three and four character — continue to be the reliable core of the aftermarket. Median sale prices held flat versus 2025, but the number of five-figure sales grew 8%.