Investing.com - Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) reported on Wednesday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Goldman Sachs announced earnings per share of $18.6 on revenue of $17.70B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $10.1 on revenue of $12.27B.
Goldman Sachs shares are up 24% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $327.68 , down-from-52-week-high.They are outperforming the Dow Jones which is up 10.03% from the start of the year.
Goldman Sachs follows other major Financial sector earnings this month
Goldman Sachs's report follows an earnings beat by JPMorgan on Wednesday, who reported EPS of $4.5 on revenue of $33.12B, compared to forecasts EPS of $3.06 on revenue of $30.46B.
First Republic Bank had beat expectations on Wednesday with first quarter EPS of $1.79 on revenue of $1.13B, compared to forecast for EPS of $1.54 on revenue of $1.09B.
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