Engineering & Consulting Market Update
BairdBaird's proprietary regression analysis evaluates over 45 E&C transactions completed between 2018 and 2026.
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Privately Held Software Companies to Watch: August 2026
Baird presents its list of Baird Disruptors for August 2026, featuring influential and disruptive privately held software companies.
Baird's Perspectives on the Electrical Power Solutions Market
Baird's LTM Electrical Power Solutions M&A metrics show ~$11 billion total transaction value across 9 transactions, with ~$1.4 billion average transaction value and ~17x average EV/EBITDA.
Privately Held Software Companies to Watch: February 2026
VensureHR processes over $19 billion in payroll and supports over 508,000 worksite employees across the United States.
A New Cycle in Education: Where Capital and Demand Are Shifting
The end of post-pandemic emergency funding and the ESSER winddown are separating durable non-discretionary spending from temporary discretionary budgets across K-12 education.
Electrical Power Solutions 2025 Review & 2026 Outlook
Baird's 2025 electrical power solutions M&A metrics show ~$4 billion of total transaction value across 7 transactions.
Retail Real Estate Outlook 2026
Non-grocery anchored retail has vacancy of 4.5% compared to 8.7% for enclosed malls.
Multifamily Outlook 2026
Construction starts are down 74% from 2021 peaks, creating a vacuum of competitive new supply.
Fueling Growth: Consumer and M&A Themes Reshaping Nutritional Supplements
The U.S. nutritional supplements market is valued at $69 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach nearly $87 billion by 2028 with a CAGR of over 5%.
From Play to Purpose: The Future of Organized Sports, A New Category for Investment
Approximately 30 million youth athletes participate in 50 million events annually, generating nearly $40 billion in annual spending.
Perspectives on the Electrical Power Solutions Market
Baird's electrical power solutions M&A transactions since 2021 total ~$19 billion across 28+ transactions, with ~40% strategic buyer outcomes and ~14x average EV/EBITDA.
Perspectives on the Electrical Power Solutions Market
Baird's electrical power solutions M&A transactions since 2021 total ~$17 billion across 23+ transactions, with ~40% strategic buyer outcomes and ~14x average EV/EBITDA.
Baird Disruptors 2025
Baird publishes its list of the most influential and disruptive privately held software companies in its analysts' coverage areas, with information as of February 4, 2025.
M&A Market Signaling an Upturn in the Second Half of 2025
Global M&A deal count fell (13%) in H1 2025 vs. H1 2024, while total deal value rose +16%.
Will the M&A Recovery Strengthen in 2026?
Global M&A deal value increased by +34% in 2025 despite a (7%) decline in total deal count compared to 2024.
Beauty & Wellness Industry Outlook
The combined beauty and wellness market is valued at $140.7 billion.
Vehicle Technology & Mobility and Outdoor Recreation Sector Update
Baird's 46th annual Consumer, Tech & Services Conference gathered over 270 participating companies, approximately 2,500 total attendees, and featured public participants with an average market cap of $3.8B.
2024 Distribution Update and 2025 Industry Outlook
Building Products distributors returned 237.0% over the last five years versus 121.3% for the S&P 500.
Aftermarket Week Recap and 2025 Outlook
Baird recorded ~180 total company interactions, ~40 total 1x1 meetings, ~100 companies and ~150 attendees at its reception during Aftermarket Week.
Baird Disruptors 2024
Baird publishes its list of the most influential and disruptive privately held software companies in its analysts' coverage areas, with information as of August 19, 2024.
Capital Formation Transformation in the Secondary Market
Global investable asset value is projected to reach ~$350 trillion by 2025, with ~$220 trillion (~65%) attributable to high-net-worth investors diversifying into private markets.
Navigating the Nuances of Continuation Vehicles
Baird commissioned H/Advisors Cicero to conduct 60 in-depth interviews with general partners (GPs), limited partners (LPs), and secondary buyers regarding continuation vehicles.
Vehicle Technology & Mobility and Outdoor Recreation: 2H 2024 Insights & Perspectives
The conference had 48 participating companies, 230+ total attendees and 160+ scheduled 1x1 meetings.