Goldman Sachs Rises 1.93% to $933.73 as Q1 EPS Seen at $16.12
Goldman Sachs shares climbed 1.93% to $933.73, surpassing major indices despite a 2.9% monthly decline, trailing finance peers. Analysts project Q1 EPS of $16.12 (up 14.2% year-over-year) on $16.74 billion revenue (+11.2%), with a 16.2x forward P/E.
1. Stock Performance
Goldman Sachs shares climbed 1.93% to $933.73 in the most recent session, outpacing the S&P 500 (0.56%), Dow (0.26%) and Nasdaq (0.78%). Over the past month, the stock has fallen 2.9%, lagging the finance sector's 1.23% decline.
2. Q1 Earnings Forecast
Analysts forecast Q1 EPS of $16.12, a 14.16% increase year-over-year, on revenue of $16.74 billion, up 11.16% from the prior-year quarter. Full-year consensus projects EPS of $56.62 (+10.33%) and revenue of $63.29 billion (+8.58%).
3. Valuation and Analyst Estimates
The stock trades at a forward P/E of 16.18, above the 14.35 industry average, and holds a PEG ratio of 1.12 versus the industry's 1.15. Analysts raised EPS estimates by 0.41% in the past 30 days and assign a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
4. CEO’s Crypto Involvement
Under CEO David Solomon, Goldman has launched institutional crypto trading desks and custody services, and Solomon disclosed a personal Bitcoin holding, signaling further commitment to digital asset markets.