Goldman Sachs posted its best profit since the third quarter of 2021, driven by bankers who brought in more fees from dealmaking, debt sales and strength in trading, sending its shares up 3% before the bell.

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) stock rose 2.2% in Wednesday premarket trading after the Wall Street stalwart posted strong Q4 and full-year earnings, bolstered by solid net interest income, rebounding investment banking fees,

Goldman’s fourth-quarter results will give investors a preview of what to expect this year, as investment banking and trading fees are both expected to rise.

Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) shares traded higher after reporting strong Q4 and full-year 2024 results. Revenue, EPS, and stock buybacks all beat expectations.

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 (GS) shares gained in premarket trading Wednesday after the bank reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results. The bank reported $4.11 billion in profit on $13.87 billion in revenue,