Goldman Sachs(US:GS) Ge Long Hui A P P·2025-10-14 11:40Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs (GS.US) reported a quarterly profit increase of over 37%, benefiting from rising advisory fees in investment banking and profits from traders in an active market [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - Third-quarter investment banking revenue rose to $2.66 billion, up from $1.87 billion in the same period last year, driven primarily by a 60% surge in advisory fees [1] - The company's strong performance aligns with its prediction of a "banner year" for transactions as companies resume merger and acquisition (M&A) and IPO activities [1] Group 2: Market Trends - Global M&A deal volume surpassed $3.43 trillion in the first nine months of the year, with nearly 48% originating from the United States [1] - The average size of global and U.S. M&A transactions during this period is the highest since 2015, consistent with CEO David Solomon's predictions from last year [1] Group 3: Notable Transactions - Goldman Sachs participated in underwriting several high-profile IPOs this quarter, including those of design software company Figma, Swedish fintech company Klarna, and space technology company Firefly Aerospace [1]