Haig Partners was recently featured in Wards Auto for its insights on the dealership M&A outlook, with 2026 expected to be a banner year for buy-sell activity. John Murphy, Managing Director of Strategic Advisory at Haig Partners, told Wards Auto that deals delayed by uncertainty in 2025 are likely to move forward, noting, “With a backlog of deals that were not done in 2025 because of extreme uncertainty, there should be a pickup” in 2026.

Murphy also pointed to improving alignment between buyers and sellers as a key catalyst, saying valuation expectations “will converge, driving much higher activity in 2026 and beyond.” He added that continued capital entering the industry, combined with a strong pool of buyers, is creating a favorable environment for dealership transactions and long-term growth.

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