Goldman Sachs (GS) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why

Goldman Sachs (GS) closed at $709.12 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.8% move from the prior day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.28% gain on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.43%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.09%. The stock of investment bank has risen by 11.6% in the past month, leading the Finance sector's gain of 2.79% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.37%.Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Goldman Sachs in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on July 16, 2025. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $9.43, indicating a 9.4% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $13.5 billion, up 6.01% from the year-ago period. GS's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $44.16 per share and revenue of $55.43 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +8.93% and +3.59%, respectively. Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Goldman Sachs. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook. Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system. The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.55% lower. Goldman Sachs is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Investors should also note Goldman Sachs's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 15.77. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 16.61 of its industry. Also, we should mention that GS has a PEG ratio of 0.95. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. As the market closed yesterday, the Financial - Investment Bank industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.34. The Financial - Investment Bank industry is part of the Finance sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 57, positioning it in the top 24% of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions. Higher. Faster. Sooner. Buy These Stocks NowA small number of stocks are primed for a breakout, and you have a chance to get in before they take off.At any given time, there are only 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. On average, this list more than doubles the S&P 500. We’ve combed through the latest Strong Buys and selected 7 compelling companies likely to jump sooner and climb higher than any other stock you could buy this month.You'll learn everything you need to know about these exciting trades in our brand-new Special Report, 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days.Download the report free now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks