BizBuySell Releases Q3 2026 Insight Report
Business Wire•20/10/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤2,132 businesses changed hands in Q3 2026, down 7% year over year
- ➤Median sale price reached $350,000, up 17% from a year ago
- ➤Buyer confidence fell to 49 in Q3 2026
- ➤Seller confidence declined to 47 in Q3 2026
- ➤27% of owners planning to sell are considering selling sooner than planned
Expert Statements
Bob House, President of BizBuySell
“Confidence has softened, but buyers haven’t left the market. They’re simply becoming more selective. Buyers are gravitating toward businesses with reliable cash flow, clean financials, limited owner dependence, and a clear path to financing. Those qualities can make the difference between attracting interest and attracting serious offers.”
Buyer and seller confidence soften, while demand remains strong for high-quality businesses
BizBuySell, the largest online marketplace for businesses for sale and a CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP) company, published its Q3 2026 Insight Report , providing the latest look at U.S. business-for-sale transactions and sentiment among owners, buyers and brokers.
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