Deal data

Middle Market M&A Slumps to 2026 Low as Valuation Gaps Stall Deals

October deal volume fell 30 percent from September, with little indication that buyers and sellers are getting closer on valuations.

November 5, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

Mid-Market M&A Loses Steam as Uncertainty Mounts

A weak September caps a slowing third quarter, with rate uncertainty and valuation gaps clouding the future.

October 6, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

August M&A Hits New Low, But Dealmakers See Momentum Ahead

Mid-market deal flow hit its lowest level of the year last month, but dealmakers point to strong pipelines and rising seller interest as signs that activity could accelerate through year-end.

September 3, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

Mid-Market M&A Takes a Summer Break

Deal flow cooled sharply in July as macroeconomic uncertainty and a sluggish private equity exit environment continued to weigh on transactions, though year-to-date activity remains ahead of 2025.

August 6, 2026

Private Equity

Summit Partners’ Investment in Keyfactor Among Biggest Mid-Market Deals in July

Johnson & Johnson and Centerbridge also made deals.

August 6, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

Middle-Market M&A Finally Finds Its Footing

First-half deal volume and value rose from a year ago as private equity exits gained urgency, valuation expectations aligned and activity broadened across most sectors.

July 9, 2026