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Which companies will be acquired before 2027?

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Which companies will be acquired before 2027?

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Dec 31, 2026
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This market will resolve to “Yes” if credible reporting confirms that any entity enters into an agreement to acquire the listed company by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Mergers where the listed company is subsumed by another entity will count toward a "Yes" resolution. An announced agreement between the listed company and an acquiring entity will qualify for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the acquisition is ultimately completed. The primary resolution source for this market is official information from the listed company and/or its leadership; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.Robust M&A momentum in 2026, fueled by easing interest rates, record private-equity dry powder exceeding $1 trillion, and AI-driven demand for scale, is elevating implied probabilities for multiple acquisitions closing before 2027. Global deal value is tracking toward $4 trillion, with megadeals above $5 billion comprising nearly half of activity amid cross-border and technology consolidation. Pending transactions such as the Paramount-Skydance/Warner Bros. Discovery merger and Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern face regulatory timelines extending into 2027, while sectors including software, energy, and infrastructure see heightened takeover interest from cash-rich strategics and Middle Eastern funds. Key upcoming catalysts include FOMC rate decisions, antitrust rulings on large tech deals, and quarterly earnings that could trigger strategic reviews. Trader consensus reflects these tailwinds but prices in execution risks from antitrust scrutiny and valuation gaps.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if credible reporting confirms that any entity enters into an agreement to acquire the listed company by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

Mergers where the listed company is subsumed by another entity will count toward a "Yes" resolution.

An announced agreement between the listed company and an acquiring entity will qualify for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the acquisition is ultimately completed.

The primary resolution source for this market is official information from the listed company and/or its leadership; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$18,159,227
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Nov 24, 2025, 12:48 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if credible reporting confirms that any entity enters into an agreement to acquire the listed company by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Mergers where the listed company is subsumed by another entity will count toward a "Yes" resolution. An announced agreement between the listed company and an acquiring entity will qualify for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the acquisition is ultimately completed. The primary resolution source for this market is official information from the listed company and/or its leadership; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if credible reporting confirms that any entity enters into an agreement to acquire the listed company by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Mergers where the listed company is subsumed by another entity will count toward a "Yes" resolution. An announced agreement between the listed company and an acquiring entity will qualify for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the acquisition is ultimately completed. The primary resolution source for this market is official information from the listed company and/or its leadership; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.Robust M&A momentum in 2026, fueled by easing interest rates, record private-equity dry powder exceeding $1 trillion, and AI-driven demand for scale, is elevating implied probabilities for multiple acquisitions closing before 2027. Global deal value is tracking toward $4 trillion, with megadeals above $5 billion comprising nearly half of activity amid cross-border and technology consolidation. Pending transactions such as the Paramount-Skydance/Warner Bros. Discovery merger and Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern face regulatory timelines extending into 2027, while sectors including software, energy, and infrastructure see heightened takeover interest from cash-rich strategics and Middle Eastern funds. Key upcoming catalysts include FOMC rate decisions, antitrust rulings on large tech deals, and quarterly earnings that could trigger strategic reviews. Trader consensus reflects these tailwinds but prices in execution risks from antitrust scrutiny and valuation gaps.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if credible reporting confirms that any entity enters into an agreement to acquire the listed company by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

Mergers where the listed company is subsumed by another entity will count toward a "Yes" resolution.

An announced agreement between the listed company and an acquiring entity will qualify for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the acquisition is ultimately completed.

The primary resolution source for this market is official information from the listed company and/or its leadership; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$18,159,227
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Nov 24, 2025, 12:48 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if credible reporting confirms that any entity enters into an agreement to acquire the listed company by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Mergers where the listed company is subsumed by another entity will count toward a "Yes" resolution. An announced agreement between the listed company and an acquiring entity will qualify for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the acquisition is ultimately completed. The primary resolution source for this market is official information from the listed company and/or its leadership; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Which companies will be acquired before 2027?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 19 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "iRobot" at 100%, followed by "Warner Bros. Discovery" at 100%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 100¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Which companies will be acquired before 2027?" has generated $18.2 million in total trading volume since the market launched on Nov 24, 2025. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Which companies will be acquired before 2027?," browse the 19 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Which companies will be acquired before 2027?" is "iRobot" at 100%, meaning the market assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Warner Bros. Discovery" at 100%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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