Global M&A value ran 11% above its 10-year average in the first eight months of 2026, according to Boston Consulting Group. This growth conceals extreme concentration: total transaction value reached $2.09 trillion, up 15% year over year, but deals below $1 billion remain below historical norms. Thirty-seven megadeals exceeding $10 billion were completed, surpassing the 2021 record, though aggregate value has not reached that level. Execution, not funding, has become the main constraint on transactions, according to BCG. The technology sector shows the lowest sentiment score (52 out of 100), while financial institutions and real estate lead (108).
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