Experts Predict M&A Resurgence in 2026 for Active Outdoor Market

After several dormant years, the M&A market in the active outdoor space could be heating up in 2026 and 2027.
Published: January 6, 2026

After a tumultuous few years due to economic headwinds and inventory gluts, the active outdoor market is poised for a significant rebound in mergers and acquisitions in 2026, according to three M&A experts SESO spoke with. While the last few years presented challenges comparable to the Great Recession, a combination of adaptation, pent-up capital, and market clarity is driving a renewed sense of optimism.

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