EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 6 MIN
Q1 2026 M&A Market Update: Why Buyers Are Getting Pickier
from Insights by Candor Advisors · host Mike Simpson
The M&A market in early 2026 is not closed, but it is becoming more selective. In this update, Kirk Michie explains what Candor Advisors is seeing across founder-led transactions, private equity activity, buyer behavior, valuation expectations, and market timing. For strong companies in favored sectors, the market may still support strong valuations and favorable terms. For others, buyers may be quicker to pass, which means founders need better data before deciding whether to go to market.
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Kirk’s main point is that the market remains attractive for A and A+ companies. If a business has strong financials, durable growth, clean operations, and sits in a sector buyers currently want, there may still be significant demand.
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Q1 2026 M&A Market Update: Why Buyers Are Getting Pickier
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