The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is slated to release second-quarter 2024 earnings on Jul 15, before the opening bell. GS stock hit a 52-week high on Jul 10 and is currently trading at a two-year high of $478.89. Should you buy it ahead of its second-quarter numbers? Before we analyze the stock’s investment worthiness, it’s time to look at the company’s historical performance and how it is expected to fare this time.Goldman has a decent earnings surprise history. The company’s earnings outpaced the Zacks ...

In its upcoming report, Goldman Sachs (GS) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $8.70 per share, reflecting an increase of 182.5% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $12.68 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 16.4%.Over the last 30 days, there has been an upward revision of 0.2% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, leading to its current level. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their ini ...

Goldman Sachs (GS) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.Shares of this investment bank have returned +6.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.1% change. The Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry, to which Goldman belongs, has gained 3.4% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?Although m ...

Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images News Investment Thesis Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is returning back to their basic principles, turning their focus towards their deal making business (Investment Banking) and trading. So far, I believe they have been executing this well. This decision comes after a period of diversification into consumer banking, which culminated in the costly and ultimately unsuccessful Marcus initiative. I believe this renewed focus on high-margin activities has already begun to yield pos ...

The most recent trading session ended with Goldman Sachs (GS) standing at $472.83, reflecting a +1.72% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.07% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.13%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.14%.The the stock of investment bank has risen by 2.48% in the past month, leading the Finance sector's loss of 5.5% and undershooting the S&P 500's gain of 4.34%.The upcoming ea ...

Goldman Sachs to acquire majority stake from Providence Equity Partners and other existing investorsTAIT management team to continue leading company and remain significant shareholdersLITITZ, Pa., July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TAIT, a global leader in live experiences, today announced that the Private Equity business at Goldman Sachs Alternatives ("Goldman Sachs") will acquire a majority stake in the company from affiliates of Providence Equity Partners ("Providence"), subject to obtaining customary regulato ...

Monty Rakusen/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesThe Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) is set to report its second-quarter earnings on July 15, ahead of the market open. This will be an important update from the global investment banking giant to reaffirm its impressive financial momentum over the past year. The stock is up 22% in 2024, outperforming sector benchmarks and even the S&P 500 Index (SPX). We last covered GS following its Q1 result, highlighting how the bank was benefiting from resilient econom ...

Following the clearing of the Federal Reserve's 2024 Stress Test, the biggest U.S. banks took turns returning excess capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.Last week, the Fed reported that all 31 banks successfully weathered this year’s stress test. The test evaluates the capacity of the biggest U.S. banks to withstand a significant economic downturn. It is used to determine the most recent minimum capital requirements, which are meant to cushion possible losses.Goldman Sachs Group ...

The financial services sector in 2024 is poised for growth, driven by robust economic fundamentals and technological advancements. As one of the largest contributors to the U.S. economy, this sector generates significant revenue and employment. Key trends include a resurgence in traditional banking, boosted by rising interest rates and economic recovery, and a notable expansion in fintech. This forms the basis of my article for the best financial services stocks to buy.Digital innovations, such as blockchai ...

Goldman Sachs (GS) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.Over the past month, shares of this investment bank have returned -0.3%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.4% change. During this period, the Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry, which Goldman falls in, has lost 1.3%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?Although media re ...