Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs generated $54 billion in net revenue in 2025, having refocused on its core investment banking and trading strengths after the costly Marcus consumer banking experiment. Founded in 1869 and famously dubbed the "vampire squid" by Rolling Stone in 2010, Goldman commands premium advisory fees and consistently ranks #1 in M&A advisory by deal count. Its Global Markets division produced $26 billion in revenue in 2025.