CLAIM #29217 · GS (GS) · 2025Q4 earnings call · Jan 15, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2026
“On page 15, we outline our firm-wide through-the-cycle targets. Given the successful execution against our strategic priorities, we are confident that we will continue to deliver on these.”
David Solomon · CEO
How to check this claim
Look at: Return on average tangible common equity (ROTE), firm-wide, reported quarterly/annually
It came true if: Annual ROTE exceeds Goldman Sachs' disclosed through-the-cycle ROTE target range (as stated on page 15 of the referenced presentation)
Where: Company quarterly earnings releases and 10-K/annual report (firm-wide through-the-cycle target disclosure)
In context
“nt and culture. And it is critical that we continue to invest in Goldman Sachs as an aspirational brand around the globe, which allows us to attract quality talent at all levels. As an example, in 2025, we had over 1.1 million experienced hire applications, a 33% increase from last year. And in our summer internship program, we maintained a selection rate of less than 1%. Many of these individuals will have long careers at the firm, exemplified by the fact that roughly 45% of our partners started as campus hires. And while some leave for opportunities elsewhere, these firms often become important clients to Goldman Sachs. Today, more than 650 of our alumni are in C-suite roles at companies with either a market cap greater than $1 billion or assets under management greater than $5 billion. On page 15, we outline our firm-wide through-the-cycle targets. Given the successful execution against our strategic priorities, we are confident that we will continue to deliver on these. And in the near term, we believe that our catalysts position us to exceed our return target. We have the number one M&A advisor within our leading global banking and markets franchise that is poised to capitalize on a cyclical upswing in investment banking activity. A scaled asset wealth management business with higher margin and return targets and clear opportunities for future growth. And tailwinds from a more balanced regulatory regime. In closing, I am incredibly proud of what we have delivered, and I am confident that we will continue to serve our clients with excellence and drive strong returns for our shareholders. Let me now turn it over to Dennis to cover our financial results in more detail. Dennis Coleman: Thank you, David. And good morning. Let's start with our results on page”
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SEC filings for GS ↗ · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2025Q4 earnings call.