AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY UPDATE - Q3 2025
- Kevin Marsh
- Dec 18
- 1 min read
TRENDS & NEWS IMPACTING THE AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY
Key Takeaways
Deal activity within the industry decreased over the last quarter and increased over the last year (37 deals in Q3 2025 versus 41 in Q2 2025 and 30 in Q3 2024)
Private equity interest in M&A decreased over the last quarter (24 deals announced or closed in Q3 2025 versus 27 in Q2 2025)
Publicly traded valuation multiples were mixed for all sector participants over Q3 2025
Publicly traded equity performance was mixed over Q3 2025 as Part Manufacturers and Retailers & Commercial Distributors traded up, while Collision Repair & Professional Installers segment traded down
