BUZZ-Preview: Goldman Sachs third-quarter earnings per share and revenue expected to grow

October 12 - ** Goldman Sachs (GS) shares fell 0.6% on Monday to $890.26, as the market awaits the release of its quarterly earnings before the bell, with investors focused on revenue trends.

** According to predictions from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the global investment bank is expected to report a 10% year-over-year increase in quarterly revenue to $16.71 billion, with adjusted earnings per share at $13.02, higher than $12.25 in the same period last year.

** Goldman Sachs has beaten earnings per share estimates for at least the past eight quarters; in seven out of the past eight quarters its revenue met or exceeded expectations, with the last miss occurring in Q4 2025.

** Of the 25 analysts covering Goldman Sachs, ratings are distributed as follows: 9 give a “Strong Buy” or “Buy” rating, 15 give a “Hold” rating, and 1 issues a “Strong Sell” rating.

** The median price target is $1,130, lowered from $1,175 a month ago.

** Goldman Sachs shares have risen 1.3% year-to-date, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 7.8% over the same period .DJI

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