Summary
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) reported net earnings of $2.11 billion for the first quarter of 2012, a decrease from $2.74 billion in the first quarter of 2011. Diluted earnings per share were $3.92, up from $1.56 in the prior year period, but the prior year period's earnings were significantly impacted by a preferred stock redemption. Net revenues for the quarter were $9.95 billion, down 16% year-over-year, driven by lower results across all business segments, particularly in Institutional Client Services and Investing & Lending. Despite lower revenues, the firm's financial condition remained solid, with total assets growing to $950.93 billion. Capital ratios remained strong, with a Tier 1 capital ratio of 14.7% and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 7.1%. The company also announced an increase in its quarterly common stock dividend to $0.46 per share, signaling confidence in its ongoing performance. The firm continues to navigate a complex economic environment with ongoing European sovereign debt concerns and U.S. economic uncertainties impacting client activity and market conditions.
Financial Highlights
31 data points| Net Income | $2.11B |
| EPS (Basic) | $4.05 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.92 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 510.80M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 529.20M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net earnings of $2.11 billion for Q1 2012, down from $2.74 billion in Q1 2011.
- 2Diluted EPS of $3.92 for Q1 2012, compared to $1.56 in Q1 2011 (adjusted for preferred stock redemption in Q1 2011).
- 3Net revenues decreased by 16% year-over-year to $9.95 billion.
- 4Total assets increased to $950.93 billion.
- 5Tier 1 capital ratio remained strong at 14.7%, and Tier 1 leverage ratio was 7.1%.
- 6Quarterly common stock dividend increased to $0.46 per share.
- 7Level 3 financial assets represented 5.0% of total assets and 7.2% of total financial assets at fair value, indicating a moderate level of valuation complexity.