Goldman Sachs shares gained in premarket trading Wednesday after the bank reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results.

Goldman Sachs said its profit more than doubled in the fourth quarter, boosted by companies’ growing appetite for dealmaking. Profit jumped 105% to $4.11 billion. That amounted to $11.95 per share, which was far better than the $8.

Goldman Sachs posted its biggest profit since the third quarter of 2021 to beat Wall Street expectations, driven by bankers who brought in more fees from dealmaking, debt sales and strength in trading.

Profit rose to $4.11 billion, or $11.95 per diluted share, for the three months ended Dec. 31, compared with $2.01 billion, or $5.48 per diluted share, a year ago

Big bank profits surged in the fourth quarter and Wall Street roared back to life, with net income rising 50% at JPMorgan Chase and more than doubling at Goldman Sachs.

Goldman Sachs reported on Wednesday higher fourth-quarter profit above market estimates, powered by strong growth in revenues, especially in investment banking fees. For the quarter, net earnings applicable to common shareholders surged 110% to $3.

Goldman Sachs enjoyed a robust final quarter of 2024, boosted by its Global Banking and Market unit. Your complimentary guest account includes access to a limited number of articles.