U.S. Transportation and Logistics M&A posted a strong quarter with 36 deals closed in Q3 2026, up from 33 deals in Q3 2025.

Global Packaging M&A activity rebounded in September with 32 transactions announced, double August’s volume and seven above September 2025.

Global Plastics M&A activity recorded 43 transactions in September, up from 29 in August and 10 deals above September 2025.

Reported total deal value declined 67 percent quarter-over-quarter, falling from $46B to $15B, with three transactions above $1B, unchanged from Q2 2026.

While Q3-26 transaction volumes are down from Q3-25, U.S. F&B deal volume rose 18.8 percent from Q2-26 transactions, totaling 76 compared to 64.

Global Packaging M&A activity softened in August, totaling 16 transactions, down 11 deals compared to July, and the lowest monthly volume recorded since March 2023.