The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS Stock Position Cut by Private Wealth Partners LLC

Private Wealth Partners LLC lessened its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 1.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 42,366 shares of the investment management company’s stock after selling 747 shares during the quarter. The Goldman Sachs Group makes up 2.4% of Private Wealth Partners LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 10th biggest position. Private Wealth Partners LLC’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $33,738,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group in the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. First PREMIER Bank purchased a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Corundum Trust Company INC acquired a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Clearstead Trust LLC purchased a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Finally, Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 100.0% during the third quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 40 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 71.21% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

GS has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $750.00 to $775.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Evercore ISI reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research report on Friday, January 16th. HSBC set a $604.00 price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. BNP Paribas Exane upped their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $775.00 to $970.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Barclays increased their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $850.00 to $1,048.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, January 5th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, The Goldman Sachs Group currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $898.62.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman reported a strong Q4 and raised its quarterly dividend to $4.50, reinforcing income and capital‑return themes that support valuation and buy-side interest. Goldman Sachs Soars on Q4 Post, Strong Investment Banking Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America highlighted upside to Goldman’s earnings into 2026, backing expectations for continued operating leverage from investment banking and trading — a supportive analyst view for the stock. Bank of America sees earnings upside at Goldman Sachs
• Positive Sentiment: Some sell‑side shops nudged price targets higher or maintained constructive views (Daiwa raised its PT to $940 while staying neutral), which can provide short‑term support. Daiwa adjusts price target on Goldman Sachs
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman is reported to be among the banks advising or involved in possible IPO talks for crypto custodian Copper — this highlights fee opportunities but is early‑stage and uncertain. Crypto custodian Copper weighs IPO — Cointelegraph
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory filings show Goldman built a roughly 3% voting stake in QIAGEN via shares and derivatives — notable for portfolio activity but not material enough alone to move GS fundamentals. Qiagen Reports Goldman Sachs Builds 3.15% Voting Stake
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling surfaced this week: CEO David Solomon and other senior officers disclosed sales (including larger trims by the treasurer). Even if routine, visible insider sales can pressure sentiment and prompt short‑term profit taking. David Solomon SEC Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Aggregated coverage noted multiple high‑profile insider sales that some investors interpret as reduced insider conviction, which can blunt momentum despite strong fundamentals. TipRanks: Insider selling roundup

The Goldman Sachs Group Trading Down 0.5%

Shares of GS stock opened at $935.21 on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $439.38 and a fifty-two week high of $984.70. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $897.98 and a 200 day moving average price of $808.41. The stock has a market capitalization of $280.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.23, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.29, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 1.13.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $11.52 by $2.03. The company had revenue of $15.71 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.30 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 13.73% and a return on equity of 15.19%. The firm’s revenue was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $11.95 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 47.12 EPS for the current fiscal year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be issued a dividend of $4.50 per share. This is a positive change from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $18.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 35.09%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Treasurer Carey Halio sold 2,846 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $927.17, for a total transaction of $2,638,725.82. Following the sale, the treasurer directly owned 2,017 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,870,101.89. This represents a 58.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director David A. Viniar sold 19,796 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $964.27, for a total transaction of $19,088,688.92. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 103,390 shares in the company, valued at approximately $99,695,875.30. This trade represents a 16.07% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 87,513 shares of company stock worth $83,718,401 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

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.