Alexander KarpAlexander Karp earned $1B in 2024

In 2024, David M. Solomon earned $35.15M in total compensation at Goldman Sachs Group, including $2.00M salary, $8.33M bonus and $23.70M in stock. Most recently sold 6,550 shares in Nov 2024. Currently holds stock worth $121.09M. 7+ years at the helm of Goldman Sachs Group.

Compensation History

Annual executive compensation data for David M. Solomon, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.

Year

2024

Total Compensation

$35.15M

Salary

$2.00M

Bonus

$8.33M

Other

$1.13M

Salary

$2.00M

Board Justification

Our compensation program reflects our pay-for-performance culture, promotes retention and creates long-term shareholder alignment without undue emphasis on shorter-term results.

Bonus

$8.33M

Board Justification

Annual cash incentives subjectively awarded by the Compensation Committee based on its vague “Assessment Framework”

Other Compensation

$1.13M

Board Justification

Includes Defined Contribution Plan Employer Contribution, Term Life Insurance Premium, Executive Medical and Dental Plan Premium, Long-Term Disability Insurance Premium, Executive Life Premium, Benefits and Tax Counseling Services, Car, and Carried Interest Distributions.

Restricted Stock

$23.70M56.03K Common Stock

Board Justification

2020 Year-End PSUs granted to David Solomon, which settled on April 30, 2024, values were determined by multiplying 50% of the aggregate number of PSUs earned, representing the cash-settled portion of the award, by $415.07, the ten-day average closing price per share of Common Stock on the NYSE on April 16, 2024 - April 29, 2024, and multiplying 50% of the aggregate number of PSUs earned, representing the stock-settled portion of the award, by $430.81, the closing price per share of Common Stock on the NYSE on April 29, 2024.

Performance Metrics

Significant shareholder value creation in the year, including a 48% increase in stock price, a 9% increase in the quarterly dividend and 7% book value per share growth as well as a record amount of capital returned to common shareholders in 2024. Strong firmwide financial performance in 2024 and a significant year-over-year improvement as a result of strategic execution, the strength of our client franchise and an improving operating environment.

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David M. Solomon

CEO of Goldman Sachs Group

Education

Harvard University

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

Born

January 1, 1962 - 63 years ago

CEO of Goldman Sachs Group for

7 years 2 months (Oct 2018 - Present)

Previous Experience

President and Chief Operating Officer of Goldman Sachs since 2017, co-head of the Investment Banking Division since 2006.

Holdings

Track David M. Solomon's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.

Total Stock Sold

$48.96M

GS

$48.96M

154,512 GS shares

What if they kept their stock?

If David M. Solomon didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra GS154,512 shares worth $132.04M.
This is 169.68% and $83.08M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

David M. Solomon's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.

GS

$4.00M

GS at $610.91/share

Nov 29, 2024

Sale

GS

$3.00M

GS at $500.29/share

Aug 15, 2024

Sale

GS

$3.02M

GS at $457.32/share

May 10, 2024

Sale

GS

$1.50M

GS at $356.28/share

Aug 1, 2023

Sale

GS

$3.46M

GS at $345.87/share

Jul 20, 2023

Sale

GS

$2.53M

GS at $341.32/share

Oct 28, 2022

Sale

GS

$3.27M

GS at $334.57/share

Apr 19, 2022

Sale

GS

$5.16M

GS at $376.68/share

Jul 14, 2021

Sale

GS

$3.12M

GS at $312.44/share

Feb 19, 2021

Sale

GS

$2.02M

GS at $237.92/share

Aug 1, 2018

Sale

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