As per reports, Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) reported a 43% drop in first-quarter profit but exceeded market estimates, as its wealth management performed strong and trading businesses partly offset a drop in equity underwriting as stock market listings dried up. Its global markets segment reported net revenue of $7.87 billion, a 4% increase from last year. Consumer and wealth management soared 21% in net revenues to $2.10 billion, boosted by higher management fees and credit card balances. Investment banking revenue, dropped 36% to $2.41 billion.
“It was a turbulent quarter dominated by the devastating invasion of Ukraine. The rapidly evolving market environment had a significant effect on client activity as risk intermediation came to the fore and equity issuance came to a near standstill,” stated Chief Executive David Solomon, as Goldman was the first major U.S. bank to retreat from Russia.
Goldman’s revenue from advising on deals remained largely unchanged at $1.13 billion. Goldman also cut operating expenses by 18% in the quarter, chiefly due to lower spending on compensation and benefits. Total net revenue dropped to $12.93 billion in the quarter, down nearly 27% from last year. The bank posted a profit applicable to common shareholders of $3.83 billion, or $10.76 per share, in the first quarter, whereas analysts expected $8.89 per share.
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