BCG Reports Global M&A Value Up 11% Above 10-Year Average in 2026
What happened
Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) value increased by 11% above its 10-year average during the first eight months of 2026, according to Boston Consulting Group findings. Aggregate deal value reached $2.09 trillion between January and August, up from $1.82 trillion a year earlier. The market saw 37 transactions valued at $10 billion or more, compared to 24 during the same period in 2021.
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Why it matters
The growth in M&A value was heavily concentrated, with 27 of this year's megadeals involving a US buyer, a US target, or both. While large deals drove the market average, deal volumes under $1 billion remained below their longer-term norms.
BCG reports on financial wealth trends, comparing regional wealth growth rates between Latin America and North America.
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Who's involved
- Boston Consulting GroupGlobal management consulting firm that issued the M&A market report.
- North AmericaContinent whose market accounts for a significant portion of the aggregate deal value.
- Daniel FriedmanEconomist whom BCG employed as global leader of transactions.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- NikeSpeculative
The M&A surge could reflect strong corporate confidence, potentially boosting consumer demand in North America.
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The entities involved
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Boston Consulting Group
global management consulting firm
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North America
continent in the Americas