Goldman Sachs’ Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Company Overview - The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) has a market capitalization of $268 billion and is a prominent global investment banking, securities, and asset management firm, providing advisory services on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and risk management [1] Earnings Expectations - Analysts anticipate that Goldman Sachs will report fiscal Q4 earnings for 2025 of $11.61 per share, reflecting a decrease of 2.9% from $11.95 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, the expected profit is projected to be $48.96 per share, which represents a 20.8% increase from $40.54 per share in fiscal 2024 [3] - The company's EPS is forecasted to grow by 12.6% year over year to $55.15 in fiscal 2026 [3] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, Goldman Sachs shares have increased by 61.3%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 Index's 16.5% gain and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund's 14.7% return [4] - On December 11, shares rose by 2.5% following positive market reactions to the Federal Reserve's indication of a pause in interest rates, which alleviated investor concerns regarding further policy tightening [5] Analyst Ratings - Wall Street analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for Goldman Sachs, with 25 analysts covering the stock: eight recommend "Strong Buy," one suggests "Moderate Buy," and 16 indicate "Hold" [6] - The stock is currently trading above its mean price target of $831.33, while the highest price target of $971 suggests an 8.7% potential upside from current levels [6]