Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst David Konrad reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares of Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS) and raised the price forecast to $690 from $686.
The analyst notes Goldman Sachs posted an impressive quarterly performance, fueled by substantial gains in trading and continued growth in Asset Management.
According to the analyst, trading revenue surged 33% year-over-year despite a tough comparison, with equities remaining stable quarter-over-quarter amid usual seasonal trends.
The firm’s strategy of leveraging its balance sheet was evident, with equity financing rising 16% from the previous quarter and 36% year-over-year.
While the stock remains pricey relative to historical multiples at 1.92x TBV, it is still considered an attractive option for those looking to invest in capital markets, per the analyst.
Due to robust revenues from capital markets and asset management, the analyst raises 2025 earnings estimate by $1.80 to $47.15 and 2026 earnings estimate by $0.65 to $53.00.
The analyst says there was strong demand for deal-making, with backlogs rising quarter-over-quarter.
The analyst notes that the strength in Markets was led by Equities, which stood out this quarter at $3.5 billion, surpassing expectations by $1.41 per share, driven by increased intermediation revenue from both derivatives and cash products.
Management fees reached $2.8 billion, marking a 15% increase and a $0.15 per share beat compared to KBWe’s estimates.
According to the analyst, Goldman Sachs also continued to reduce its on-balance-sheet investments, now totaling $36.5 billion.
Price Action: GS shares are trading higher by 0.88% at $611.28 at the last check Thursday.
Photo via Shutterstock.
