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Goldman Sachs tops estimates on record equities trading
Goldman Sachs posted record equities trading revenue for the first quarter, helping propel the overall firm to its second-highest quarterly revenue.
TL;DR
- Goldman Sachs reported Q1 earnings of $17.55 per share, surpassing LSEG estimates of $16.49.
- Total revenue reached $17.23 billion, exceeding expectations and marking the firm's second-highest quarterly revenue.
- Equities trading revenue saw a significant 27% increase to $5.33 billion, Goldman's best quarter on record for this segment.
- Investment banking fees jumped 48% to $2.84 billion, driven by advisory revenue from completed mergers.
- Fixed income revenue fell 10% to $4.01 billion, missing estimates due to lower performance in interest rate products, mortgages, and credit.
- Asset and wealth management revenue rose 10% to $4.08 billion but fell short of expectations.
- The provision for credit losses nearly doubled from the previous year to $315 million, exceeding estimates.
- CEO David Solomon acknowledged increased market volatility due to geopolitical events but highlighted the firm's strong performance and focus on disciplined risk management.