Stout is pleased to present our Automotive Industry 2026 Spring Outlook. We hope that you find this report helpful and that it serves as a valuable resource to you in staying up to date on the market.

We look forward to staying in touch and encourage you to contact us directly if you would like to discuss our perspectives on current market trends or potential M&A opportunities, or to discuss our relevant advisory experience.

Overview for This Edition:

• Recent Automotive News
• Global Light Vehicle Update
• North American Big Three OEM Spotlight
• Supply Chain Dynamics & Electrification Trends
• Sector Spotlight: Tooling
• M&A Database Highlights
• M&A Market Trends
• Subsector Performance
• Public Comps
• Stout Transaction Spotlight
• Stout Automotive Coverage Overview