Goldman Sachs reports higher Q3 revenue with sales totaling $18.7B

• Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) reported third-quarter 2026 net revenue of $18.68 billion, net earnings of $5.29 billion, and earnings per share of $17.01.
• The company exceeded analyst expectations, supported by higher equities trading revenue and increased investment banking fees.
• Goldman Sachs reported a return on common equity of 18.7% and said results included a $450 million charitable contribution.

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) reported third-quarter 2026 results with net revenue of $18.68 billion, up from analyst estimates of approximately $16.71 billion to $16.86 billion.

The company reported net earnings of $5.29 billion compared with $4.10 billion in the third quarter of 2025, while diluted earnings per share reached $17.01.

Global Banking & Markets revenue was supported by a 21% increase in investment banking fees to $3.22 billion, including record advisory fees of $1.65 billion, while equities trading revenue increased 72%.

Goldman Sachs reported provisions for credit losses of $368 million, while Platform Solutions revenue declined 72% as the company continued transitioning its Apple Card portfolio.

Goldman Sachs provides investment banking, securities trading, asset management, and financial services to corporations, institutions, governments, and individuals worldwide.