Goldman Sachs (GS) Surpasses EPS Estimates with $17.55 Result

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Goldman Sachs (GS) reported earnings per share of $17.55 for Q1 2026, exceeding estimates by over $1, with total revenue of $17.23 billion, surpassing expectations by $260 million. However, the stock declined approximately 3.6% following the announcement due to lower-than-expected fixed-income trading revenues of $4 billion, which fell $900 million short of Wall Street estimates. Additionally, Goldman reported a credit loss provision of $315 million, more than double the anticipated $150 million, raising concerns about private credit. Equities trading revenue did outperform, hitting a record of $5.33 billion, exceeding expectations by roughly $420 million.