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Goldman Sachs, Houlihan Lokey top GlobalData's Q1-Q3 M&A financial advisers list

Goldman Sachs (GS) led in M&A advisory value with $687.6B in deals, while Houlihan Lokey (HLI) topped in volume with 250 deals, according to GlobalData's Q1-Q3 rankings. The list includes transactions valued at $1B or more.

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Published Oct 16, 2026, 5:17 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$GSBullishLow
01

Why it matters

The rankings provide fresh data on advisory market share, potentially influencing investor sentiment toward the highlighted firms.

02

Market read

First‑report of Q1‑Q3 advisory rankings offers a modest trading edge for the top‑ranked banks.

03

What to watch

The list excludes private‑equity‑backed deals and may not reflect future pipeline quality.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 5/10Timing: today

Background

GlobalData publishes quarterly rankings of M&A financial advisers based on deal value and volume.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$GSBullishHigh confidence
Context

Goldman Sachs topped GlobalData's M&A advisers list by deal value ($687.6B) for Q1‑Q3 2026.

Expected impact

modest upward pressure as investors view the ranking as a credibility boost

Evidence & confidence

The new ranking is a primary disclosure and highlights strong deal flow, likely supporting short‑term price strength.

$HLIBullishHigh confidence
Context

Houlihan Lokey led GlobalData's M&A advisers list by volume (250 deals) for Q1‑Q3 2026.

Expected impact

modest upside as the ranking may attract additional mandate opportunities

Evidence & confidence

First‑report ranking provides fresh positive news, likely generating short‑term buying interest.

Market effects

Sector

Highlights continued strength in the investment banking M&A advisory sector.

Regional

U.S. advisory firms may see modest inflows; no major regional shift.

Global

Reinforces perception of U.S. banks as global M&A leaders.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Rankings may be short‑lived; actual deal profitability could diverge from headline values.

Key entities

  • Company
    Goldman Sachs

    Leading global investment bank, ranked #1 by deal value.

  • Company
    Houlihan Lokey

    Boutique investment bank, ranked #1 by deal volume.

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