Is the M&A Boom Real? BCG Says Yes at the Top, Not Below $1 Billion

Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) value ran 11% above its 10-year average in the first eight months of 2026, according to Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The gains sit almost entirely at the top of the market. Deal volumes below $1 billion remain under longer-term norms. Megadeals Clear a Record Set in 2021 Aggregate deal value