10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2024

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Sep 30, 2024

Filed November 4, 2024For Securities:GSGS-PAGS-PCGS-PDGSCE

Summary

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. reported strong financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, demonstrating significant year-over-year growth. Total net revenues increased by 7% to $12.70 billion in Q3 2024, driven by robust performance in Global Banking & Markets and Asset & Wealth Management, which saw higher investment banking fees, equity underwriting, and investment management revenues. Despite a challenging market environment characterized by inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions, the firm's ability to adapt and drive revenue growth across key segments is a positive indicator. The firm also returned substantial capital to shareholders, repurchasing $1.00 billion in common stock and paying $978 million in dividends in Q3 2024, signaling confidence in its ongoing financial strength and commitment to shareholder returns. While the provision for credit losses increased notably due to credit card portfolio activity, overall operating expenses decreased, leading to an improved efficiency ratio of 65.5% in Q3 2024. The firm's capital position remains strong, with CET1 capital ratios well above regulatory requirements. Investors should monitor the ongoing impact of macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical factors on market-making activities and investment banking pipelines.

Financial Highlights

37 data points
Beta

Net Income

$2.99B

EPS (Diluted)

$8.40

Total Assets

$1.73T

Cash & Equivalents

$154.69B

Free Cash Flow

-$38.53B

Financial Statements
Beta
Interest Expense$19.10B
Net Income$2.99B
EPS (Basic)$8.52
EPS (Diluted)$8.40
Shares Outstanding (Basic)324.80M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)330.80M

Key Highlights

  • 1Net revenues increased by 7% year-over-year to $12.70 billion in Q3 2024, driven by Global Banking & Markets and Asset & Wealth Management.
  • 2Investment banking fees saw a significant 20% increase in Q3 2024, primarily due to strong performance in debt and equity underwriting.
  • 3Asset & Wealth Management revenue grew 16% year-over-year in Q3 2024, boosted by equity investments and higher management and other fees.
  • 4Market making revenues decreased by 19% in Q3 2024, reflecting less favorable market-making conditions in interest rate products and commodities.
  • 5Provision for credit losses increased to $397 million in Q3 2024, primarily driven by credit card portfolio activity.
  • 6Operating expenses decreased by 8% year-over-year in Q3 2024, leading to an improved efficiency ratio of 65.5%.
  • 7Capital returned to shareholders in Q3 2024 totaled $1.98 billion, comprising $1.00 billion in common share repurchases and $978 million in dividends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Goldman Sachs reported strong performance in the third quarter of 2024, with net earnings of $2.99 billion, or $8.40 per diluted share. Total net revenues increased by 7% year-over-year to $12.70 billion, driven by growth in investment banking and asset & wealth management. Operating expenses decreased by 8%, leading to an improved efficiency ratio of 65.5%.

Revenue growth was primarily driven by a 20% increase in investment banking fees, fueled by strong debt and equity underwriting, and a 16% increase in Asset & Wealth Management revenues, attributed to higher equity investments and management fees. These increases were partially offset by a 19% decrease in market making revenues.

The provision for credit losses increased to $397 million in Q3 2024, mainly due to activity in the credit card portfolio. However, operating expenses saw a significant decrease of 8% year-over-year, largely due to lower impairments and write-downs, resulting in a more favorable efficiency ratio.

Goldman Sachs maintained strong capital ratios, with CET1 capital ratios above regulatory requirements. The firm returned $1.98 billion to shareholders in Q3 2024 through $1.00 billion in common share repurchases and $978 million in dividends. The quarterly common stock dividend was also increased to $3.00 per share.