economy

February 3, 2026

Private equity exits rise as returns fall

The number of global private equity exits rose 5.4% last year to 3,149, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Private equity exits rise as returns fall

TL;DR

  • The number of global private equity exits rose 5.4% last year to 3,149.
  • The total value of these deals declined 21.2% year over year to $412.1 billion.
  • This dynamic reflects an industry pressured to monetize aging assets and recalibrate expectations after years of stalled exits.
  • Fundraising declined 11% in 2025 to $490.81 billion, the second consecutive annual slowdown.
  • Private equity firms are becoming more hesitant to deploy capital in new deals.
  • Blackstone reported significant realizations from its private equity portfolio in the fourth quarter.
  • The Medline IPO, the largest private equity-backed IPO in the U.S., raised over $7 billion and saw strong post-debut stock performance.

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