US EditionGlobal M&A poised to sustain momentum in 2026 after great rebound, finds Bain & Company
Global M&A surged 40% to $4.9 trillion in 2025, driven by AI-related deals and sector consolidation, with 80% of executives expecting continued growth in 2026, Bain reports.
- On Jan. 27, 2026, Bain & Company published its Global M&A Report 2026, reporting a 40% rise to $4.9 trillion in 2025, positioning M&A for continued momentum in 2026.
- Technology disruption, including AI, robotics and quantum, will profoundly impact dealmaking, while geopolitics and post-globalization reshape footprints and private equity and venture capital assets boost deal activity.
- Bain's survey found 80% of 300 M&A executives expect steady or higher deal activity in 2026, with 45% using AI tools in 2025 and banking M&A reaching $212 billion.
- In 2026, M&A will be a critical tool as firms increase divestitures and spins, with more than half prepping assets and companies investing in end-to-end M&A capabilities and integration thesis.
- Despite robust 2025 dealmaking, the proportion of capital allocation to M&A hit a 30-year low, creating capital constraints for 2026, while Bain's five pivotal strategies address these challenges.
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