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GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jan 23, 2026)

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Filing Date
Filed January 23, 2026
Period End
January 23, 2026
In the record · 2016–202610-K1310-Q328-K228

GS filed 13 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 228 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Aug ’20Aug ’20
  2. Leadership change8-K · Mar ’23Mar ’23
  3. Leadership change8-K · Feb ’25Feb ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed January 23, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) announced on January 23, 2026, the 2025 total annual compensation for Chairman and CEO David Solomon, set at $47 milliona.

This represents a notable increase from his 2024 compensation of $39 millionb. The compensation package is heavily weighted towards performance-based incentives, with 70% allocated to Performance Share Units (PSUs) tied to firm-wide performance metrics and 22.5% to a Carried Interest Program (CIP) linked to long-term strategic growth areas. The remaining 7.5% is in cash, with base salary unchanged year-over-year.

The Compensation Committee based its decision on a comprehensive assessment framework, considering strong shareholder value creation, including a 57%c total shareholder return and significant capital returns. The firm also demonstrated robust financial performance in 2025, achieving its second-highest net revenues and net earnings, a substantial increase in diluted EPS, and improved return on equity. These positive results, coupled with advancements in strategic priorities, risk management, client service, and talent development, underpinned the compensation determination.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. David Solomon's 2025 total annual compensation is set at $47 million, an increase from $39 million in 2024.
  2. 70% of Solomon's 2025 compensation is in Performance Share Units (PSUs) tied to firm-wide performance.
  3. 22.5% of compensation is allocated to the Carried Interest Program (CIP), linking pay to long-term strategic growth.
  4. The Compensation Committee cited significant shareholder value creation in 2025, including a 57% total shareholder return and a 33% dividend increase.
  5. Goldman Sachs reported strong 2025 financial results, with the second-highest net revenues and net earnings in its history.
  6. Diluted EPS increased by 27% in 2025, and Return on Equity (ROE) improved by 230 basis points.
  7. The firm highlighted progress in strategic priorities, risk management, client service, and talent retention as factors influencing compensation.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the total compensation for David Solomon for 2025?

    David Solomon's total annual compensation for 2025 is $47 million.

  2. How does David Solomon's 2025 compensation compare to 2024?

    His 2025 compensation of $47 million is an increase from his 2024 compensation of $39 million.

  3. What are the main components of David Solomon's 2025 compensation?

    The compensation is comprised of $2.0 million base salary, $31.5 million in Performance Share Units (PSUs), $3.4 million allocated to the Carried Interest Program (CIP), and $10.1 million in cash.

  4. What factors influenced the Compensation Committee's decision on David Solomon's 2025 compensation?

    The committee considered significant shareholder value creation (57% total shareholder return), strong firm-wide financial performance (second-highest net revenues and earnings, 27% EPS growth), execution of strategic priorities, client service, risk management, and people strategy.

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