Goldman Sachs earnings available to common shareholders rise 33%

Goldman Sachs reported third-quarter 2026 earnings available to common shareholders of $5.122 billion, up from $3.86 billion a year earlier.

The figure rose 33% and differs from the group's total net earnings, rounded to $5.29 billion in its official announcement. Revenue reached $18.68 billion, an increase of 23%.

Earnings per share were $17.01, compared with $12.25 a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by LSEG had expected $13.02 per share, according to Interfax.

Equities trading revenue increased 72% to $6.44 billion. Investment banking fees rose 21% to $3.22 billion, while asset and wealth management revenue increased 14% to $5.05 billion.

The bank returned $4.49 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends during the quarter. Its board maintained the quarterly dividend at $5 per share, payable on December 30 to shareholders of record on December 2.