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Goldman Sachs Dominates M&A Deals by Value
30 Jul
Summary
- Goldman Sachs advised on $437.7bn in M&A deals, leading by value.
- Houlihan Lokey ranked first by volume with 104 deals.
- Goldman Sachs saw a 109.1% year-on-year jump in advised deal value.
In the first half of 2026, Goldman Sachs secured the top position for M&A financial advisory in North America based on deal value. The firm advised on transactions totaling an impressive $437.7 billion. This performance represents a substantial 109.1% year-on-year increase, driven by its involvement in 42 billion-dollar deals, including 15 mega deals exceeding $10 billion.
Houlihan Lokey distinguished itself by leading in the number of deals completed. The firm advised on 104 M&A transactions during the same period, making it the only entity to reach triple-digit deal volume. This achievement underscores its extensive reach and activity across the market.
Other major players included JPMorgan, which ranked second in value with $297.1 billion and sixth in volume with 60 deals. Morgan Stanley followed in the value rankings at third with $223.5 billion and third in volume with 65 deals. Wells Fargo and Bank of America also featured prominently in the value-based rankings.
