The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS Shares Bought by Interchange Capital Partners LLC

Interchange Capital Partners LLC grew its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 80.3% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,145 shares of the investment management company’s stock after buying an additional 510 shares during the quarter. Interchange Capital Partners LLC’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $1,158,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Turim 21 Investimentos Ltda. acquired a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group in the first quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 287.5% in the 4th quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 31 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. Steph & Co. purchased a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. acquired a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. 71.21% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE GS opened at $1,042.17 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.63, a quick ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.17. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a twelve month low of $705.55 and a twelve month high of $1,153.99. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $1,054.37 and a two-hundred day moving average of $960.45. The stock has a market cap of $303.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.09, a P/E/G ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 1.30.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 14th. The investment management company reported $20.98 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $14.47 by $6.51. The business had revenue of $20.34 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.22 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a return on equity of 19.16% and a net margin of 15.53%.The company’s revenue was up 39.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $10.91 earnings per share. On average, research analysts forecast that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 68.89 earnings per share for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 29th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be paid a dividend of $5.00 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $20.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. This is an increase from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.50. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 27.78%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Bank of America lifted their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,150.00 to $1,300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Oppenheimer cut The Goldman Sachs Group from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $1,299.00 price target on The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Wall Street Zen raised The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 18th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,062.86.

Key Stories Impacting The Goldman Sachs Group

Here are the key news stories impacting The Goldman Sachs Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: NEOS acquisition strengthens ETF strategy: Goldman Sachs agreed to acquire NEOS Investments for up to $2.25 billion in cash and equity. NEOS manages approximately $30–$32 billion across 19 options-based income ETFs, including Bitcoin- and Ethereum-linked products. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approval. Goldman Sachs to buy ETF manager NEOS in $2.25bn deal
• Positive Sentiment: Potential for recurring fee growth: The deal expands Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s active and derivatives-based ETF capabilities, particularly products designed to generate income through options. It could lift Goldman’s active ETF assets to roughly $80 billion and its broader ETF platform to about $130 billion, improving its competitive position in a rapidly growing segment. Will GS’s Push Into Options-Based ETFs Enhance Its Competitive Edge?
• Neutral Sentiment: Strong earnings provide a fundamental cushion: Goldman’s latest quarterly report substantially exceeded expectations, with earnings per share of $20.98 versus a $14.47 consensus estimate and revenue of $20.34 billion versus $16.22 billion expected. However, analysts are monitoring whether the earnings momentum can continue after the stock’s post-results pullback. Why Is Goldman Down 10% Since Last Earnings Report?
• Negative Sentiment: Acquisition and market risks remain: Paying as much as $2.25 billion for NEOS creates integration and return-on-investment risks, while crypto-linked and options-based ETFs may be more sensitive to volatility, investor demand and regulatory changes. Elevated interest rates, oil-market uncertainty and broader risk-off trading could also pressure Goldman’s investment-banking and trading businesses.

The Goldman Sachs Group Profile

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc is a global investment banking and financial services firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1869 as a commercial paper business, the company has grown into a diversified financial institution that provides a broad range of services to corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. The firm is led by Chief Executive Officer David M. Solomon and operates across major financial centers worldwide.

Goldman Sachs’ core businesses include investment banking, global markets, asset and wealth management, and consumer banking.