Goldman returned $4.49B in Q3 through buybacks and dividends

Goldman Sachs returned $4.49 billion to common shareholders in the third quarter, including $3.00 billion of buybacks and $1.49 billion of dividends. It repurchased 2.9 million shares at an average cost of $1,048.73. Book value per common share reached $372.64 at September 30, 2026, up 1.4% in the quarter and 4.2% year to date.

• Q3 2026 buybacks $3.00B (2.9 million shares at an average $1,048.73)
• Q3 2026 dividends $1.49B
• Book value per share $372.64, up 1.4% in Q3 and 4.2% year to date
• Year-to-date effective tax rate 20.4%