Keybank National Association OH Purchases 1,361 Shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Keybank National Association OH grew its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 12.5% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 12,252 shares of the investment management company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,361 shares during the period. Keybank National Association OH’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $9,757,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in GS. Werba Rubin Papier Wealth Management raised its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 3.5% in the 3rd quarter. Werba Rubin Papier Wealth Management now owns 475 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $378,000 after purchasing an additional 16 shares during the last quarter. National Pension Service boosted its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 3.1% in the 3rd quarter. National Pension Service now owns 665,794 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $530,205,000 after buying an additional 19,796 shares during the last quarter. ORBA Wealth Advisors L.L.C. acquired a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 3rd quarter valued at $216,000. AlphaQuest LLC raised its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 791.2% during the third quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 3,449 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $2,747,000 after acquiring an additional 3,062 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Argent Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 6.7% during the third quarter. Argent Advisors Inc. now owns 2,834 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $2,257,000 after acquiring an additional 179 shares during the period. 71.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

GS has been the topic of a number of research reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. HSBC set a $604.00 price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Autonomous Res lowered their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,047.00 to $960.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 19th. Finally, Daiwa Capital Markets increased their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $927.00 to $940.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday. 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 company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $898.62.

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE GS opened at $935.21 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $897.98 and a 200 day moving average price of $809.15. The firm has a market cap of $280.50 billion, a PE ratio of 18.23, a PEG ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.29. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 1-year low of $439.38 and a 1-year high of $984.70.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 earnings per share for the quarter, topping 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 business’s quarterly revenue was down 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $11.95 EPS. Research analysts predict that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 47.12 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be paid a $4.50 dividend. This is an increase 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 31.20%.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Roundup

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

Insider Buying and Selling at The Goldman Sachs Group

In other news, insider Kathryn H. Ruemmler sold 9,589 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $927.51, for a total transaction of $8,893,893.39. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 18,533 shares in the company, valued at approximately $17,189,542.83. This trade represents a 34.10% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director David A. Viniar sold 45,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $965.33, for a total transaction of $43,439,850.00. Following the sale, the director owned 555,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $535,758,150. This trade represents a 7.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 87,513 shares of company stock valued at $83,718,401 in the last three months. Corporate 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.