Consumer
Q3 2024
Ecommerce & DTC Brands Market Update
Market volatility has created openings for strong performers, as investors and strategic acquirers increasingly focus on profitable, cash-generating brands. While M&A activity across the sector has slowed significantly from the peaks of 2021 and 2022, top-performing brands still have attractive transaction options. Looking ahead, a broader rebound in DTC deal activity will depend on inflationary pressures and resilience of supply chains.
Trends Driving M&A for Ecommerce & DTC Brands
Report Summary
Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Ecommerce brands have navigated a dynamic landscape of both opportunities and challenges since 2020. This period has highlighted two key priorities: 1) fostering deeper, long-term customer relationships to boost lifetime value (LTV) and drive repeat purchases, and 2) diversifying sales channels and revenue streams to engage consumers across multiple touchpoints.
Market volatility has created openings for strong performers, as investors and strategic acquirers increasingly focus on profitable, cash-generating brands. While M&A activity across the sector has slowed significantly from the peaks of 2021 and 2022, top-performing brands still have attractive transaction options. Looking ahead, a broader rebound in DTC deal activity will depend on inflationary pressures and resilience of supply chains.
Ecommerce & DTC Brands M&A TRENDS
Key Highlights
- DTC and Ecommerce Market Overview
- DTC and Ecommerce Valuation Trends and Insights
- DTC Operating Benchmarks
- Select DTC and Ecommerce Transactions
