Q1 2026 Deal Report
Published January 1, 2026
Quarter at a Glance
723
Closed Deals
$1.9B
Total Deal Value
$2.6M
Average Deal Size
Most Active Industries
| Industry | Deals | Avg Multiple |
|---|---|---|
1HVAC | 128 | 4.0x |
2Plumbing | 92 | 3.6x |
3Dental Practice | 85 | 4.9x |
4Electrical | 71 | 3.5x |
5Accounting | 58 | 4.2x |
Most Active Markets
1Texas
112 deals2Florida
94 deals3California
88 deals4Georgia
52 deals5Arizona
48 dealsKey Market Trends
- Q1 deal volume up 12% year-over-year despite rate uncertainty
- Home services consolidation accelerating in Sun Belt states
- Healthcare services valuations stabilizing after 2025 correction
- Owner demographics driving record seller pipeline
- Quality of earnings scrutiny increasing deal timeline
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