Goldman Sachs' third-quarter equity trading revenue reached $6.44 billion, far exceeding Wall Street expectations.

October 13, Goldman Sachs' third-quarter investment banking revenue was $3.23 billion, estimated at $2.86 billion. Third-quarter net interest income was $3.77 billion, estimated at $3.61 billion. Third fiscal quarter equity sales and trading revenue was $6.44 billion, estimated at $5.09 billion.