Goldman Sachs (GS) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing

In the latest trading session, Goldman Sachs (GS) closed at $763.92, marking a +2.97% move from the previous day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.27%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.43%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.37%. Coming into today, shares of the investment bank had gained 3.14% in the past month. In that same time, the Finance sector gained 2.38%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.85%. The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Goldman Sachs in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on October 14, 2025. In that report, analysts expect Goldman Sachs to post earnings of $10.27 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 22.26%. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $13.66 billion, indicating a 7.56% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $45.63 per share and revenue of $56.87 billion, indicating changes of +12.56% and +6.28%, respectively, compared to the previous year. It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Goldman Sachs. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability. Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system. The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. Goldman Sachs presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Goldman Sachs has a Forward P/E ratio of 16.26 right now. This expresses no noticeable deviation compared to the average Forward P/E of 16.26 of its industry. One should further note that GS currently holds a PEG ratio of 1.58. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. GS's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.58 as of yesterday's close. The Financial - Investment Bank industry is part of the Finance sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 16, which puts it in the top 7% of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions. Quantum Computing Stocks Set To SoarArtificial intelligence has already reshaped the investment landscape, and its convergence with quantum computing could lead to the most significant wealth-building opportunities of our time.Today, you have a chance to position your portfolio at the forefront of this technological revolution. In our urgent special report, Beyond AI: The Quantum Leap in Computing Power, you'll discover the little-known stocks we believe will win the quantum computing race and deliver massive gains to early investors.Access 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