Earnings season is upon us, and Goldman Sachs (GS 1.85%) will be reporting earnings next Wednesday. What are the key things to look for? In this video, Motley Fool financial analyst Matt Koppenheffer tells us why return on equity, Goldman's trading division, and its value at risk are going to be the most important metrics for Goldman investors to follow when earnings are released.
1-Minute Earnings Preview: Goldman Sachs
By Matt Koppenheffer – Jan 10, 2013 at 12:00PM
NYSE: GS
Goldman Sachs Group
Market Cap
$237B
Today's Change
(-1.85%) $14.93
Current Price
$790.57
Price as of November 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM ET
Goldman's earnings come out next Wednesday. Here's what to look for.
About the Author
Matt is the head of the Coverage Team for The Motely Fool's premium products. Previously, he's been . Matt is a heavy user of AI tools and is working on harnessing them to help Fool members. Previously, Matt was GM of Motley Fool Ascent, led The Motley Fool Deutschland, has been an investor on various Fool services, and co-hosted the podcast "Where the Money Is". He also co-authored the book The Astonishing Collapse of MF Global. Matt started his career in San Francisco as a technology-focused investment banker and also worked at a $15 billion private equity company. When he's thinking about how to make Fools smarter, happier, and richer, you can usually find Matt running trails or making a mess in the kitchen. He's a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, but is a lifelong fan of Penn State football.