Goldman Sachs Stock On Fire: Up 12% With 8-Day Winning Streak
Goldman Sachs (GS) stock hit day 8 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 12% return. The company has gained about $27 Bil in value over the last 8 days, with its current market capitalization at about $247 Bil. The stock remains 62.3% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 17.3% for the S&P 500.
Goldman Sachs’ recent streak saw its stock surge, fueled by strategic expansion into defined outcome ETFs and robust Q3 earnings that trounced estimates. Optimistic 2026 macro outlooks and an increased dividend underscored confidence, propelling the financial titan to new highs amid strong analyst endorsements.
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. Our take: There are only a couple of things to fear in GS stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. Hence, despite its Low valuation, this makes the stock look Risky (see Buy or Sell GS).
For quick background, GS provides financial services including investment banking, global markets, asset management, and consumer wealth management for corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals.
Comparing GS Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for GS stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | GS | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | 12.4% | 1.3% |
| 1M (21D) | 13.0% | 0.8% |
| 3M (63D) | 17.4% | 4.8% |
| YTD 2025 | 62.3% | 17.3% |
| 2024 | 52.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 15.9% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -7.9% | -19.4% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has GS behaved after prior drops? See GS Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 116 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 20 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 73 | 5 |
| 4D | 12 | 8 |
| 5D | 9 | 3 |
| 6D | 1 | 1 |
| 7D or more | 21 | 3 |
| Total >=3 D | 116 | 20 |
Key Financials for Goldman Sachs (GS)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $46.3 Bil | $53.5 Bil |
| EBT | $10.7 Bil | $18.4 Bil |
| Net Income | $8.5 Bil | $14.3 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $14.6 Bil | $15.2 Bil |
| EBT | $5.0 Bil | $5.4 Bil |
| Net Income | $3.7 Bil | $4.1 Bil |
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