Wall Street is preparing for another year of massive deals, following a record-breaking 2025 that saw 68 transactions, each surpassing $10 billion. The Wall Street dealmakers played a significant role in blockbuster mergers in 2025. This activity pushed global M&A volume to its highest level since the pandemic, indicating a resurgence of confidence in corporate boardrooms. The average transaction size in 2025 was close to $227 million, the highest since 1980. “Large deals are driving the market.
