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PE Pulse: key takeaways from Q3 2026
PE enters the final quarter of 2026 on firm footing. Outside of megadeals, deployment remains resilient, while stronger exit activity has moved realizations ahead of investment. The market remains selective, particularly in technology, as investors assess how AI could reshape companies and sectors.
The outlook for portfolio companies provides additional support. Presently, more than half of GPs expect both topline (54%) and EBITDA (60%) to improve over the coming year, while just 8% expect either to fall, allowing the industry to enter 2027 with renewed momentum and a clearer path toward…
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