Per the EY-Parthenon Deal Barometer of October 2025, the US deal market anticipates significant growth in the next year. The primary emphasis lies on high-value and transformative transactions.
The progressive, data-centric EY-Parthenon practice foresees a considerable rise in deal activity. Their research suggests the current momentum of the US deal market isn’t slowing down. In fact, it’s likely to surpass the 2025 projections.
A variety of factors shape these predictions. Data trends, economic indicators, and market dynamics form the deal activity landscape. Consequently, the US M&A market outlook is bullish, particularly for high-value transactions.
Transformative Transactions at the Forefront
‘Transformative transactions’ are deals that drastically alter a company’s path. They’re more than just acquisitions or mergers for growth. They change a company’s operation mode, accessing new markets or reshaping industries. The EY-Parthenon study indicates these transactions are likely to dominate the US deal market.
Furthermore, the report suggests a rise in both the quantity and worth of these transformative transactions. This implies a shift towards larger, more daring deals that could redefine the corporate landscape. Such high-value transactions are expected to attract significant attention from investors and industry watchers.
As the global economy recovers from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the US deal market remains resilient. Predictions of significant growth and a shift towards high-value, transformative transactions make the upcoming year a promising and exciting period for the US M&A market.
