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

Shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) have received an average recommendation of “Hold” from the twenty-three ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, seventeen have assigned a hold recommendation and five have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year target price among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $849.6111.

GS has been the topic of a number of research reports. UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $762.00 to $805.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 7th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $855.00 to $970.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $843.00 to $900.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $608.00 to $748.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Finally, Daiwa Capital Markets boosted their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $823.00 to $927.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th.

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:GS opened at $932.49 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $279.68 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.94, a PEG ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 1.33. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $861.31 and a 200 day moving average price of $789.40. The company has a quick ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.53. The Goldman Sachs Group has a twelve month low of $439.38 and a twelve month high of $961.69.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 14th. The investment management company reported $12.25 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $10.27 by $1.98. The Goldman Sachs Group had a return on equity of 15.29% and a net margin of 13.18%.The company had revenue of $15.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.68 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $8.40 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 19.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts predict that The Goldman Sachs Group will post 47.12 earnings per share for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman is listed among lead banks advising Bitpanda on a potential Frankfurt IPO (H1 2026) worth €4–5bn — a deal win would drive investment-banking fees and support revenue expectations. Bitpanda targets Frankfurt IPO with up to $5.5B valuation: Report
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman research is taking a constructive macro view — arguing valuations are elevated but a bear market is unlikely in 2026 — which can support investor confidence in GS’s advisory and trading franchises. Goldman Sachs Warns Valuations Are ‘Historically High,’ But Bear Market Is Unlikely In 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman’s sector research is active and influencing markets — for example, its take on Trump’s credit-card proposals highlights winners and losers in payments (Visa/Mastercard), but this is a research call rather than a direct financial impact on GS. Trump’s Credit Card Push Has Winners And Losers, Goldman Says
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman has been vocal in equity research flows this week (e.g., initiating coverage / changing ratings such as the SMCI Sell call) — these moves underscore GS’s market-making and research visibility but are not immediate drivers of GS revenue. Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Stock: Margin Pressure Forces Goldman to Slash Target
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are focused on GS’s Q4 earnings (due Jan. 15); previews and analyst notes warn EPS could dip amid higher expenses despite revenue growth — that near-term earnings risk is the primary headwind for the stock today. Should You Buy, Hold or Sell Goldman Stock Ahead of Its Q4 Earnings?

Institutional Trading of The Goldman Sachs Group

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of GS. Dagco Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group in the third quarter valued at about $26,000. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 1,800.0% in the second quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 38 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 36 shares during the last quarter. First PREMIER Bank acquired a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group in the third quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Corundum Trust Company INC bought a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. 71.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.