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Staffing & Recruiting M&A Trends Report 2026
The definitive guide to staffing and recruiting M&A market conditions, deal volume, valuation multiples, and what buyers are paying for in 2026.
2026 Market Highlights
- ~95 deals closed in the staffing & recruiting space in 2025
- +25% YoY deal volume growth in Q1 2026
- 3–7× EBITDA — current buyer valuation multiples for staffing businesses
- $2.6 trillion in PE dry powder actively seeking acquisitions
What the Report Covers
- Deal volume and transaction trends across staffing sub-verticals
- Valuation multiples by specialty: healthcare staffing, IT staffing, executive search, temp staffing
- What strategic acquirers and PE sponsors are paying for
- Key value drivers that command premium exit multiples
- Outlook for the remainder of 2026
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