ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY UPDATE - Q3 2025
- Kevin Marsh
- 6 days ago
- 1 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
TRENDS & NEWS IMPACTING THE ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY
Key Takeaways
Deal activity within the industry was lower with 117 deals in Q3 2025 versus 147 in Q2 of 2025
Private equity interest in M&A was up (12 deals announced in Q3 of 2025 versus 6 deals announced in Q2 of 2025)
Publicly traded valuation multiples were up across all sectors
Financial performance was mixed in Q3. Sales were up across all sectors except Fuses, Wire Harnesses, Connectors, & Cables. Margins were mixed
Capital spending was mixed
Balance sheets remain healthy
National Electrical Manufacturers Association monthly survey for October had a business confidence index of 58 (up from 50 in July). The outlook for the next six months is 58 (greater than 50 equals expansion)
Strategic buyers continue to have ample dry powder for further acquisitions
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