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Jan 7, 2026 4:00 PM

Analyst Says Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Faces Key Challenge In Managing Earnings Volatility

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) plans to release fourth-quarter earnings results on Jan. 15th.

BofA Securities analyst Ebrahim H. Poonawala raised the price forecast to $1,050 from $900, while keeping a Buy rating.

The analyst notes that CEO David Solomon's biggest challenge remains managing earnings volatility.

While cyclical and regulatory tailwinds support EPS growth, investors are concerned about the swings inherent in the capital markets business, which accounts for ~70% of total revenue, adds the ...