Private equity leaders are operating in a market where returns depend on disciplined investment decisions, active ownership and the ability to respond to changing financing, geopolitical and sector conditions. Our global private equity research combines market data, perspectives from private equity professionals around the world and the experience of our specialists to examine how firms are investing, creating value and positioning portfolios for growth and exit.
Our private equity market outlook combines a flagship annual report with regular in-depth insights throughout the year. The annual report provides a global benchmark of market sentiment, priorities and expectations, covering areas including portfolio performance and value creation, financing and exits, fundraising and LP relationships, cross-border growth, AI and sector-specific investment opportunities and risks.
Further research and analysis explore these themes and emerging market developments in greater depth, helping private equity leaders stay informed as conditions evolve. From due diligence and deal execution to portfolio transformation, international expansion and exit readiness, our insights examine how shifts in the market are translating into investment and operational decisions for private equity firms and their portfolio companies.
The international market may be volatile, but the outlook in the private equity (PE) sector shows increasing confidence. In this report, we uncover why PE firms remain optimistic for 2025 and what strategies they’re employing to drive performance.
The Forvis Mazars global private equity outlook 2026 delivers exclusive insights from over 800 private equity professionals across regions, sectors and investment strategies. Explore our global report and insights into how investor priorities are evolving amid changing market conditions.