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Goldman Sachs Projects Strong Q1 2026 Earnings Growth

4/12/2026

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Summary

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Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will report Q1 2026 earnings on April 13, with forecasted revenue of $17 billion and EPS of $16.48, up 12.9% and 16.7% YoY.
Analysts project $2.6 billion in investment banking revenues, a 33.1% YoY rise, as global deal-making recovers and bond issuance remains solid.
The firm faces elevated operating expenses, but its focus on core strengths and market volatility could support earnings.

History

Historical Context

The Glass-Steagall Act, enacted in 1933, established a separation between commercial and investment banking to stabilize the financial system following the Great Depression. This legislation aimed to prevent the risky practices that contributed to the 1929 market crash. The act's repeal in 1999 led to increased market volatility, echoing concerns as investment banking rebounds, with Goldman Sachs projecting $17 billion in Q1 2026 earnings.

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Story summary

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will report Q1 2026 earnings on April 13, with forecasted revenue of $17 billion and EPS of $16.48, up 12.9% and 16.7% YoY.
Analysts project $2.6 billion in investment banking revenues, a 33.1% YoY rise, as global deal-making recovers and bond issuance remains solid.
The firm faces elevated operating expenses, but its focus on core strengths and market volatility could support earnings.

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