GCG’s Q1 2026 Healthcare Industry Update provides an overview of the latest trends in the sector, including recent performance, valuation multiples, and the state of the middle-market M&A environment.

Key findings include the following:

• Healthcare M&A entered 2026 with momentum from accelerating AI adoption, continued investment in digital health, and growing commercial activity around GLP-1 products and services, as buyers concentrated on a smaller pool of high-quality, technology-enabled assets with clear revenue visibility.
• Q1 2026 recorded 817 completed transactions, a rebound from the prior quarter, with strategic buyers representing 64% of total volume; Assisted Living / Long-Term Care, Medical / Surgical Supplies, and Acute Care led activity, supported by favorable demographics and recurring revenue characteristics.
• Public markets rewarded technology-enabled differentiation and strong execution, led by Assisted Living / Long-Term Care, while Staffing & Services lagged amid labor constraints and regulatory headwinds; public comps traded at approximately 2.8x Revenue and 14.8x EBITDA.

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