How to Play Goldman Stock Post Solid Q2 Results as M&As Gain Momentum

Key Takeaways GS advisory revenues soared 71% y/y in 2Q25, driving strong investment banking performance.The firm is exiting consumer banking to prioritize IB, trading, and asset and wealth management.GS boosted its dividend 33% and has $40.6B in share repurchase authorization remaining.The Goldman Sachs Group (GS) , which released second-quarter 2025 results on July 16, posted strong growth in its investment banking (IB) business. This led the company’s profit to rise 22% year over year. The primary driver ...