Goldman Sachs Tops Q1 2026 M&A Rankings with $267bn Deal Value
Goldman Sachs advised on M&A deals totaling $267bn in Q1 2026, the highest deal value among advisers, driven by 27 billion-dollar transactions including seven mega deals exceeding $10bn. Despite a lower deal count of 49, GS leapfrogged from second position to top by value on the GlobalData league tables.
1. Value Leadership in Q1 2026
Goldman Sachs advised on M&A deals valued at $267bn in the first quarter of 2026, securing first place by deal value in the GlobalData league tables after moving up from second in Q1 2025.
2. High-Value Transaction Breakdown
More than half of Goldman’s 49 deals were worth at least $1bn, including 27 billion-dollar transactions and seven mega deals exceeding $10bn, driving the firm’s top ranking by value despite a lower total deal count.
3. Peer Rankings and Volume Metrics
Morgan Stanley followed with $210.3bn in deal value and 60 transactions, while JPMorgan posted $207.1bn across 47 deals; GS ranked third by volume, with Evercore and Citi rounding out the top five by value.