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.

Global Plastics M&A recorded 29 transactions in August, down from 37 in July but in line with the 28 deals announced in August 2025.

M&A activity continued to strengthen in Q2 2026, with U.S. transaction volume rising to 70 deals, up 7.7 percent year-over-year and above 2025 averages.

Global Packaging M&A activity was unchanged in July with 27 transactions, matching June volume but 10 fewer than in July 2025.

Global Plastics M&A recorded 37 transactions in July, down from 46 in June and 43 in July 2025.

Deal volume increased to 113 transactions in Q2 2026 from 83 in Q1, a 36% sequential gain that marked the busiest quarter since the first quarter of 2025.