Goldman Sachs (GS) Reports 19% Increase in Q1 Profit to $5.6B

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Goldman Sachs (GS) reported net earnings of $5.6 billion for Q1 2026, increasing by 19% year-on-year. Diluted earnings per share reached $17.55, up from $14.12 in Q1 2025. Total net revenues were $17.23 billion, a 14% increase compared to the previous year. Investment banking fees soared by 48% to $2.84 billion, driven by higher advisory revenues from increased mergers and acquisitions activity. However, the bank noted declines in certain segments, with provisions for credit losses rising to $315 million.