Global M&A activity surges as AI and mega deals drive strategic growth in 2026: Goldman Sachs
Dec 20, 2025
Global dealmaking activity is surging as companies use "dream deals" to gain new technology and grow their market size. The Goldman Sachs 2026 Global M&A Outlook report shows that global M&A volumes increased by 40 per cent year-over-year. A major part of this growth comes from the largest transactions, as mega M&A deals worth over USD 10 billion rose by 128 per cent. This surge follows a period of market changes where central banks cut interest rates and policy rules became clearer.