Goldman Sachs Predicts Top 25 Tactical Trades for Q2 Earnings Season

The second quarter US earnings season is set to kick off with major banks reporting next week. Goldman Sachs analysts have identified top 25 tactical trades or "out-of-consensus" ideas for earnings season, focusing on the impact of President Trump's tariff impositions in April on company performance. The trades aim to capitalize on potential discrepancies between market expectations and actual earnings reports.

The second quarter US earnings season is set to commence with major banks reporting next week. Goldman Sachs analysts have identified top 25 tactical trades or "out-of-consensus" ideas for the earnings season, focusing on the impact of President Trump's tariff impositions in April on company performance. These trades aim to capitalize on potential discrepancies between market expectations and actual earnings reports.

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is scheduled to release its second-quarter earnings results on July 16, 2025. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of $9.68 per share, up from $8.62 per share in the year-ago period. The projected quarterly revenue is $13.54 billion, compared to $12.73 billion a year earlier [1].

Analysts have provided a range of price targets for GS stock. HSBC analyst Saul Martinez downgraded the stock from Hold to Reduce and raised the price target from $558 to $627 on July 8, 2025. Wells Fargo analyst Mike Mayo maintained an Overweight rating and boosted the price target from $650 to $785 on the same date. Evercore ISI Group analyst Glenn Schorr maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $630 to $715 on July 2, 2025. Morgan Stanley analyst Betsy Graseck maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $570 to $592 on June 23, 2025. RBC Capital analyst Gerard Cassidy maintained a Sector Perform rating and cut the price target from $610 to $560 on April 15, 2025 [1].

Goldman Sachs has also been active in the real estate sector. Goldman Sachs Alternatives recently acquired the Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae, a 270-room hotel and mixed-use retail property in one of Seoul’s busiest youth and tourist hubs. The acquisition reflects the firm's continued conviction that Korea is a strategically important market for its real estate investing platform [2].

The strategic acquisitions and earnings expectations highlight Goldman Sachs' positioning for the upcoming earnings season. Investors should closely monitor these developments and consider the analysts' insights when making investment decisions.

References:
[1] https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/price-target/25/07/46343357/goldman-sachs-earnings-are-imminent-these-most-accurate-analysts-revise-forecasts-ahead-of-earnings-call
[2] https://www.theinvestor.co.kr/article/10529052