Goldman Sachs increased its advisory market share in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) during the first half of 2026. The bank advised on 111 deals during this period. It captured 44% of the EMEA M&A market by value. This performance marks the firm's highest first-half market share in the region since 2018.
Total dealmaking value in the region reached $676 billion. This figure represents a 19-year high for the market. The total value more than doubled compared to the same period in 2025. Goldman Sachs participated in 15 of the 20 largest transactions.
The bank maintained a 9 percentage point lead over its closest competitor, JPMorgan. Reuters reported these findings based on data from LSEG.