Fueled by a wave of blockbuster transactions and renewed executive optimism, the global mergers and acquisitions landscape is heating up for a robust 2026. Major consulting firms report a significant shift in sentiment, with U.S. CEOs leading the charge in pursuing strategic deals despite lingering market uncertainties.
Goldman Sachs raises its price target for Zeta Global (ZETA), citing strategic positioning ahead of an expected surge in software sector mergers and acquisitions driven by valuation gaps and synergy potential.
A new industry report reveals Latham & Watkins advised on a record $370bn in tech, media, and telecom deals last year, narrowly edging out rivals in a highly competitive legal advisory market.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported robust revenue growth exceeding 30% for the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by a healthy mergers and acquisitions pipeline and resilient performance in key sectors. Leadership expressed confidence in navigating a softening property insurance market while maintaining stable casualty pricing and talent retention.
Analyst Jason Seidl lowered CP's target to C$112 from C$116, citing reasonable valuation post-KCS merger but noting headwinds from negative estimate revisions and investor capital flowing toward U.S. rail M&A opportunities.
Bank of America has raised its price target for clinical-stage biopharma firm Xencor (XNCR), highlighting a cautiously improving landscape for the sector driven by data catalysts, M&A, and capital access.
Southside Bancshares (SBSI) reported a significant rebound in fourth-quarter earnings, driven by strategic repositioning of its securities portfolio and lower funding costs. While loan growth remained modest, executives outlined a cautious outlook for near-term margin improvement and detailed plans for technology investments and selective M&A in competitive Texas markets.
A deep dive into the conflicting signals from Church & Dwight's stock valuation. While a discounted cash flow model suggests a significant discount, its premium P/E ratio tells a different story, leaving investors to weigh pricing power against market expectations.
W.R. Berkley's Q4 earnings presented a mixed picture, meeting profit forecasts but missing on revenue. While management highlighted disciplined underwriting and tech-driven efficiency, analysts probed deeper into the challenges of competition, pricing, and strategic adaptation in a shifting market.
Boston Scientific's latest earnings beat and raised guidance, fueled by strong demand for its electrophysiology devices, signal a strategic shift. The company is navigating tariff pressures while expanding margins, with major acquisitions poised to reshape its long-term profile.
A deep dive into the share registry of German rail infrastructure specialist Vossloh AG reveals a concentrated ownership structure, with private companies holding a dominant 50% stake. This gives a small group significant sway over corporate strategy, while retail investors own a substantial but potentially less influential third of the company.
As PJT Partners prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, the market watches to see if the elite advisory firm can continue its run of topping revenue estimates amidst a turbulent period for financial stocks.
As Amgen prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are watching for signs of sustained momentum in its key drug portfolios and the impact of recent acquisitions.
Ryan Specialty Holdings is delivering robust organic growth and industry-leading cash flow, yet its market valuation may not fully reflect this operational strength. Analysts point to its disciplined reinvestment strategy as a key differentiator in the specialty insurance sector.
Hilltop Holdings capped off 2025 with a 46% surge in net income, fueled by a steeper yield curve and disciplined cost management across its banking and securities units. While the mortgage division remains under pressure, executives point to a robust loan pipeline and shareholder returns as signs of resilience heading into 2026.
Once a high-flying cloud communications leader, Five9 now trades at distressed valuations. With new leadership, activist investors circling, and a deep enterprise footprint, bulls see a prime candidate for a strategic rerating or acquisition.
CSW Industrials reports historic revenue following three strategic acquisitions, including its largest ever. However, integration costs and rising interest expenses pressure margins, leading the firm to miss earnings expectations as its stock faces recent headwinds.
Facing a looming wave of retirements, independent advisory firms are increasingly turning to employee ownership and sophisticated tax strategies to secure their futures, offering an alternative to the private equity buyout.
The consumer goods giant reported stronger-than-expected Q4 results, citing growth across key metrics despite inflationary pressures. As it rolls out its ambitious 2030 growth plan, management warns of a volatile global operating environment in the year ahead.
At its Annual General Meeting, Thyssenkrupp secured shareholder approval for a €0.15 per share dividend and detailed progress on its pivot to a holding structure, even as it navigates a costly 'year of implementation' with restructuring ahead.
