Goldman Sachs Reports Strong Q1 Earnings with $17.55 EPS and $6.38 Billion Capital Return
GS sits 95% above its 52-week low of $447.11.
Summary
Goldman Sachs reported strong first-quarter 2026 results with diluted EPS of $17.55, net revenues of $17.23 billion, and returned $6.38 billion to common shareholders.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · GS
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Strong Q1 Financial Performance
The firm reported diluted EPS of $17.55, net revenues of $17.23 billion, and net earnings of $5.63 billion for Q1 2026, representing significant year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases.
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Significant Capital Return to Shareholders
Goldman Sachs returned $6.38 billion of capital to common shareholders, including $5.00 billion in common share repurchases (5.4 million shares) and $1.38 billion in common stock dividends. A quarterly dividend of $4.50 per common share was declared.
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Record Assets Under Supervision
Assets Under Supervision (AUS) increased by $44 billion during the quarter to a record $3.65 trillion, driven by net inflows across all asset classes.
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Global Banking & Markets Drives Revenue Growth
Net revenues in Global Banking & Markets were $12.74 billion, up 19% year-over-year, primarily due to significantly higher Investment Banking fees (up 48% YoY) and record Equities net revenues (up 27% YoY).
Analysis · GS · Finance
Goldman Sachs delivered robust first-quarter results, significantly exceeding prior year and prior quarter performance across key metrics. The substantial increase in net revenues, net earnings, and diluted EPS, driven by strong performance in Global Banking & Markets (particularly Investment Banking and Equities) and Asset & Wealth Management, indicates a healthy operating environment and effective business strategy. The firm's record Assets Under Supervision and significant capital return to shareholders, including $5.00 billion in share repurchases, underscore its financial strength and commitment to shareholder value. While some market commentary on Global Banking & Markets performance may have preceded this official filing, this 8-K provides comprehensive, detailed financial figures critical for investor analysis.
At the time of this filing, GS was trading at $874.00 on NYSE in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $267.8B. The 52-week trading range was $447.11 to $984.70. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.