Key Takeaways Goldman posted 24% IB revenue growth in 2024, and continues to benefit from strong M&A and IPO pipelines. Evercore's IB and Equities business saw an 8.6% CAGR from 2017 to 2024, with momentum carrying into 2025. EVR shares surged 72% in six months, outpacing GS's 46.7% rise and the industry's 31.8% growth. With the investment banking (IB) industry witnessing a rebound, two names are drawing increasing investor attention — Evercore Inc. (EVR) and The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) , which offer ...