Goldman Sachs 4Q Earnings Beat on M&A Strength

The video discusses a company's financial performance, highlighting a significant earnings per share of $6.04, which surpasses estimates. It examines equity sales, trading revenue, and fixed income, noting a record earnings per share and strong ROAE since 2009. The analysis includes cost control measures, investment banking revenue, and underwriting performance, with a focus on industry trends and historical comparisons.

What was the earnings per share reported, and how did it compare to estimates?

• $6.04, below estimates

• $4.57, below estimates

• $6.04, above estimates

• $5.00, in line with estimates

How did the fixed income trading revenue perform compared to expectations?

• It was in line with expectations

• It came in lower than expected

• It exceeded expectations

• It was not reported

What was the fixed income trading revenue for the quarter?

• $1.3 billion

• $457 million

• $822 million

• $1.6 billion

Which segment was noted for its volatility and low expectations?

• Equity sales

• Fixed income trading

• Investment banking

• Investing and lending

What was the performance of equity underwriting in the report?

• It exceeded estimates

• It was not mentioned

• It was in line with estimates

• It was a miss