Building products M&A enters 2026 with renewed momentum following improved activity in late 2025. Strategic buyers continue to lead transactions, while private equity remains disciplined and focused on targeted opportunities. Read our latest update for insights into deal trends, construction market conditions and input pricing dynamics shaping the outlook for building products in 2026.
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As construction shifts to more complex sites and larger structures, geotechnical services are emerging as critical partners in delivering schedule certainty, risk mitigation and long-term project performance. Learn more about the structural trends and market forces driving growth and investment in the sector.
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FMI’s 2026 Chemicals and Materials Outlook highlights a disciplined but gradually stabilizing M&A environment following a muted 2025 marked by soft demand, tariffs and portfolio rationalization. As sponsor backlogs build and macro conditions improve, transaction activity is positioned to regain momentum in 2026.
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FMI’s 2026 Construction Materials Outlook points to a steadying market supported by firm pricing, improving operating conditions and durable public and private demand. M&A activity remains active but disciplined, with companies focused on strategic positioning, asset quality and long-term fundamentals rather than short-term growth.
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Utility services are prioritizing adaptation and resilience to protect aging systems from climate impacts, driving investment in hardening, upgrades and long-term programs that create steady opportunities for providers and investors.
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M&A activity in the building products sector is showing early signs of optimism as confidence improves and sellers re-enter the market. Strategic buyers continue to lead most transactions, while private equity remains selective. Read our latest update to explore the data, deals and insights shaping the next wave of activity in building products.
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The chemicals distribution sector is navigating trade realignment, margin pressure and shifting end-market demand as global supply chains adapt to new tariff and cost environments. Despite near-term challenges, structural trends like reshoring and specialty growth continue to support a resilient long-term outlook.
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Explore how data security, automation and the AI hardware buildout are transforming the IT asset disposition (ITAD) industry into a high-growth, strategic sector. Learn how top performers are achieving premium valuations through operational excellence, advanced technology integration and exposure to the data center ecosystem.
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Transitioning ownership to the next generation of your company’s leaders requires extensive planning. When it comes to addressing the financial needs, capital requirements and your long-term business direction, finding the perfect balance is challenging but necessary. Discover tips and strategies to help you ensure you're positioning your business to create sustained value.
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M&A activity declined 46% year-over-year in early 2025 as market participants adopted a “wait and see” stance. Still, long-term tailwinds, such as residential undersupply, demand for tech-enabled infrastructure and luxury repair and remodel, remain in place and could support future activity.
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