The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) has been given an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the twenty-four ratings firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have issued a hold rating, ten have issued a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month target price among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $1,062.8571.

Several research firms recently weighed in on GS. UBS Group lifted their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,120.00 to $1,150.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Zacks Research raised The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Daiwa Securities Group lifted their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $891.00 to $930.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. BMO Capital Markets boosted their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,070.00 to $1,190.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $870.00 to $920.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On The Goldman Sachs Group

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in GS. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC grew its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 45.2% during the second quarter. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC now owns 61 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $62,000 after buying an additional 19 shares in the last quarter. Formuepleje A S acquired a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group in the 2nd quarter valued at $27,880,000. HORAN Wealth LLC acquired a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group in the 2nd quarter valued at $428,000. Wellington Grp LLC lifted its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 10.1% during the 2nd quarter. Wellington Grp LLC now owns 1,930 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $1,952,000 after acquiring an additional 177 shares during the period. Finally, VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al acquired a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the 2nd quarter worth $39,803,000. 71.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs’ investment-banking fees rose 52% in the first half of 2026, supported by broad-based gains and a record advisory backlog. The backlog could sustain deal activity and revenue momentum, although investors may be watching whether the improvement continues. Goldman’s IB Fees Jump 52% in 1H26: Will the Uptrend Continue?
• Positive Sentiment: GS joined a 21-firm consortium planning a regulated U.S.-dollar stablecoin in the first half of 2027, with potential expansion into euro and other G7 currencies. The initiative could create new payments, custody and trading opportunities for traditional banks, though execution and regulatory approval remain outstanding. Bank Of America, Goldman Sachs, Citi Join Push to Launch Global Stablecoin
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks added Goldman Sachs to its Strong Buy lists, including its income-stock list, reinforcing favorable near-term analyst sentiment. New Strong Buy Stocks for September 1st
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman Sachs expects gold to reach $4,900 per ounce by year-end and has issued warnings on diesel and oil markets. These forecasts may benefit its research, commodities and trading franchises, but they are not direct earnings catalysts for GS. Gold Is Up Nearly 30% in the Last Year, But Goldman Sachs Sees More Room to Run
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs and other major banks are asking elite law firms to reduce hourly fees as artificial intelligence lowers the time required for research and routine legal work. Lower expenses could help clients, but pressure on professional-services pricing highlights ongoing cost scrutiny and possible disruption from AI. Wall Street banks ask elite law firms to cut hourly billings
• Negative Sentiment: The latest session-specific coverage indicated GS underperformed the broader market, suggesting investors were taking profits or favoring caution despite the company’s favorable operating and analyst updates. Why Goldman Sachs Dipped More Than the Broader Market

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Performance

Shares of GS stock opened at $999.47 on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group has a 52 week low of $721.16 and a 52 week high of $1,153.99. The company has a market capitalization of $291.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.43, a PEG ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $1,045.40 and a 200 day simple moving average of $969.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.17, a quick ratio of 0.63 and a current ratio of 0.63.

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

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 29th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be issued a $5.00 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $20.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. This is an increase from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.50. The Goldman Sachs Group’s payout ratio is presently 27.78%.

The Goldman Sachs Group Company 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.