Capital Deterioration Projected In Stress Test Falls To Lowest Level In 7 Years

Projected losses dropped for the second year in a row in this year's Federal Reserve stress test compared to the year prior, to the lowest level in at least seven years. Across the 32 banks in the stress test, the aggregate common equity Tier 1 ratio fell by a maximum of 1.6 percentage points, compared with 1.8 percentage points last year.

Seeking Alpha • 21 hours ago

Investors Heavily Search The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS): Here is What You Need to Know

Goldman (GS) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 25, 2026

US Bancorp Declares SCB & Plans Dividend Hike After 2026 Stress Test

USB passes the Fed's 2026 stress test, maintains strong capital levels and plans to raise its quarterly dividend.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 25, 2026

JPMorgan vs. Goldman Sachs: Which Bank Stock Is the Better Buy After Dividend Hikes?

The dividend increases from JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs underscore the strength of the U.S. banking sector following another successful round of Federal Reserve stress tests.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 25, 2026

Fed Stress Test: JPM & Other Big Banks Pass Again, Show Resilience

JPM and other big banks clear the Fed's 2026 stress test, paving the way for dividend hikes and fresh share buybacks after proving capital resilience.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 25, 2026

JPMorgan Chase unveils $50 billion buyback, Goldman Sachs raises dividend after Fed stress test

JPMorgan Chase unveiled a new $50 billion share repurchase program and raised its quarterly dividend after passing the Federal Reserve's annual stress test. JPMorgan said it will increase its quarterly dividend 10% to $1.65 per share, subject to board approval, and authorized the buyback program effective July 1.

CNBC • Jun 24, 2026

Big Banks Can Weather Severe Recession, Fed Says, in Unusual Year for Stress Tests

The Federal Reserve said the nation's largest banks could absorb $708 billion in losses and keep lending, though this year's stress-test results won't affect capital requirements.

Barrons • Jun 24, 2026

Goldman's Equities Trading Momentum Points to Another Strong Quarter

GS's equities trading revenues set to top $5B again in Q2'26 as market volatility and client activity continue to fuel momentum.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 24, 2026

What Makes Goldman Sachs (GS) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?

Does Goldman Sachs (GS) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 24, 2026

Why Goldman Sachs (GS) is a Top Stock for the Long-Term

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Zacks Investment Research • Jun 23, 2026