16 Apr 2026
Europe Market Sentiment Report 2026
The new TMT Finance Europe Market Sentiment Report 2026 is now live.
Take this opportunity to explore the highlights in the Executive Summary, and get a taste of this exclusive, data-driven view of Europe's digital infrastructure M&A and financing dealmaking intent for the year ahead.
Based on insights from 202 senior executives across European digital infrastructure, this report combines quantitative polling, proprietary deal-flow intelligence, and expert editorial analysis to deliver a clear picture of the sentiment, opportunities, and risks shaping Europe's market in 2026.
Download the Executive Summary to get a preview of the full report. Key findings include:
- Market Optimism Surges – 77% expect higher M&A activity in 2026, up from 62% in 2025
- Valuation Gaps Persist – 78% cite valuation gaps as the primary barrier, up from 48% in 2025
- Capital Markets To Lead Digital Infrastructure Refinancing – 77% expect ABS and CMBS to become the dominant source of digital infrastructure debt by 2027
- Capital Rotation Under Way – 42% expect refinancing and capital markets take-outs to lead debt, followed by acquisition and capex hybrid packages
- Fibre Consolidation Accelerates – Strategic M&A and consolidation is the dominant fibre growth driver, cited by 83% – up sharply from 39% in 2025
