Goldman Sachs Predicts Potential Record-Breaking M&A in 2026 (1)

Goldman Sachs Inc. expects a major ramp up in dealmaking toward the end of the year, with a chance that 2026 proves a record year for M&A.

The bank predicts deal flow of around $3.1 trillion globally this year, rising up to $3.9 trillion the next, according to Tim Ingrassia, Goldman’s co-chairman of global mergers and acquisitions. That would surpass $3.6 trillion of M&A in 2021, he added, citing numbers from research firm Dealogic. The data excludes deals by special purpose acquisition companies.

“If the current momentum continues, there is a possibility that 2026 will represent an all-time high ...