Goldman Sachs reports 39% EPS growth on stronger investment banking and equities

Goldman Sachs reported third-quarter 2026 net earnings of $5.29 billion, or diluted EPS of $17.01, on net revenues of $18.68 billion for the period ended September 30; EPS rose 39% and revenue increased 23% from the year-ago quarter. Global Banking & Markets revenue rose 32% to $13.46 billion and Asset & Wealth Management revenue increased 14% to $5.05 billion, while Platform Solutions revenue fell 72% to $170 million due partly to Apple Card loan portfolio markdowns. The company returned $4.49 billion to common shareholders through $3.00 billion of buybacks and $1.49 billion of dividends, and declared a quarterly dividend of $5.00 per share payable December 30, 2026.