Goldman Sachs Exits Apple Card Program, Expects Q4 2025 EPS Boost; Realigns Business Segments
GS has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $439.38.
Summary
Goldman Sachs is exiting its Apple Card program, a strategic move expected to boost Q4 2025 EPS by $0.46 due to a significant loan loss reserve release. The firm also announced a realignment of its business segments to reflect its narrowed strategic focus.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · GS
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Apple Card Program Transition
Goldman Sachs has entered an agreement to transition the Apple Card program and associated accounts to a new issuer, with the transition expected in approximately 24 months. This strategic exit is projected to increase the firm's fourth quarter 2025 diluted earnings per share by $0.46.
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Significant Reserve Release
The expected EPS increase is largely due to a $2.48 billion release of loan loss reserves, partially offset by a $2.26 billion reduction in net revenues related to markdowns on the credit card loan portfolio and contract termination obligations, plus $38 million in operating expenses.
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Business Segment Realignment
The firm has made organizational changes to its business segments, commencing with the fourth quarter of 2025. It will now operate and report results in Global Banking & Markets, Asset & Wealth Management, and Platform Solutions, with prior period results conformed for comparability. These changes do not affect historical total consolidated financials.
Analysis · GS · Finance
Goldman Sachs' decision to transition the Apple Card program to a new issuer marks a significant strategic pivot away from certain consumer-related activities within its Platform Solutions segment. This move is expected to positively impact the firm's fourth quarter 2025 diluted earnings per share by $0.46, primarily driven by a substantial release of $2.48 billion in loan loss reserves. While this is partially offset by a $2.26 billion reduction in net revenues due to markdowns and termination obligations, the net effect signals a shedding of a problematic asset and a clearer strategic focus. The accompanying realignment of business segments, though not directly impacting historical consolidated financials, reinforces this strategic narrowing and will provide a clearer view of the firm's core operations going forward.
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