The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) reported record second-quarter 2026 results, achieving net revenues of $20.3 billion and earnings per share of $20.98. The firm’s return on equity was 23.5%, with Global Banking & Markets contributing $15.5 billion in revenues.
During the first half of 2026, Goldman advised on $1.2 trillion in deal volume, maintaining its leading position in M&A, with advisory revenues rising 17% year over year. Equity underwriting revenues surged by 130% to $985 million, while debt underwriting reached $1 billion, marking the firm’s best quarter for that category.
Goldman’s assets under management increased to $4 trillion with $91 billion in long-term inflows. The firm repurchased $4 billion in stock and raised its quarterly dividend by 25% to $5 per share. Solomon noted a strong demand for financing linked to the AI investment cycle, indicating a significant multi-year growth trajectory ahead.
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