Goldman Sachs filed second quarter results. Goldman Sachs reported net profits broadly unchanged over the same period a year ago in the three months to June, while earnings per share increased 6%.
The figure was higher than expected, despite the difficulties in trading activities. Notably, the New York bank posted net profits of $1,831 billion -- or $3,95 per share -- versus $1,822 billion ($3,72 per share) in the same period last year. analysts were expecting earnings of $3,39 per share.Earnings applicable to common shareholders came in at $1,631 billion, unchanged from $1,634 billion in the same period of 2016. Revenue decreased 1% from 7,93 to $7,89 billion, again better than the expected $7,52 billion.
