RBC Capital Markets top financial adviser in oil and gas sector for Q1–Q3 2025

Core Insights - RBC Capital Markets has become the leading financial adviser in the oil and gas sector for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) by both value and volume in the first three quarters of 2025, advising on 16 transactions totaling $32.7 billion [1][2] Group 1: Performance Metrics - RBC Capital Markets experienced a year-on-year improvement in deal volume but a decline in deal value during Q1–Q3 2025 [2] - The firm rose to the top position from third in volume and seventh in value compared to Q1–Q3 2024 [2] - Seven of the top ten advisers by value saw a year-on-year decline in total deal value during the same period [2] Group 2: Competitor Analysis - Goldman Sachs ranked second in deal value, advising on transactions worth $25.2 billion [2] - BMO Capital Markets followed closely with a total of $24.7 billion in advised transactions [2] - Bank of America and Jefferies each advised on deals worth $22.8 billion, with Bank of America ranking fourth due to fewer deals compared to Jefferies [2] Group 3: Deal Volume Rankings - In terms of deal volume, Evercore secured the second position with 11 transactions [3] - JP Morgan followed with ten deals, while Moelis & Company and Piper Sandler each advised on nine transactions [3] - Moelis claimed the fourth position due to a higher total deal value despite the same number of transactions as Piper Sandler [3] Group 4: Data Source and Methodology - GlobalData's league tables are based on real-time tracking of various reliable sources, including company and advisory firm websites [4] - A dedicated team of analysts monitors these sources to gather detailed information for each deal, including adviser names [4] - The company also seeks submissions of deals from leading advisers to enhance data robustness [4]