The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS Shares Purchased by Jones Financial Companies Lllp

Jones Financial Companies Lllp increased its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 17.7% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 39,791 shares of the investment management company’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,975 shares during the quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $31,923,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $2,138,031,000. AGF Management Ltd. lifted its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 2,429.6% in the second quarter. AGF Management Ltd. now owns 485,375 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $343,524,000 after acquiring an additional 466,187 shares during the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 100,678.6% in the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 404,122 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $286,017,000 after acquiring an additional 403,721 shares during the period. Ameriprise Financial Inc. increased its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 18.2% during the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 1,895,752 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,345,924,000 after acquiring an additional 291,280 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Fisher Asset Management LLC raised its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 3.6% in the second quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 6,539,746 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $4,628,507,000 after purchasing an additional 227,604 shares during the period. 71.21% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE GS opened at $946.35 on Tuesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $901.09 and its two-hundred day moving average is $811.55. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.29, a current ratio of 1.13 and a quick ratio of 0.65. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 1-year low of $439.38 and a 1-year high of $984.70. The company has a market cap of $283.84 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.45, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.33.

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

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a $4.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $18.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. This is a boost from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The Goldman Sachs Group’s payout ratio is currently 35.09%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director David A. Viniar sold 19,796 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $964.27, for a total value of $19,088,688.92. Following 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 sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO David M. Solomon sold 272 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $938.92, for a total transaction of $255,386.24. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 125,527 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $117,859,810.84. The trade was a 0.22% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 87,513 shares of company stock worth $83,718,401. Corporate insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Zacks Research upgraded The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 19th. Daiwa Capital Markets increased their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $927.00 to $940.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Argus lifted their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $863.00 to $1,066.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $970.00 to $1,050.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $980.00 to $985.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $898.62.

Key The Goldman Sachs Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment: a recent price‑target raise to $940 adds upside validation from the Street and supports the stock’s strength. Price Target Raised to $940.00
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman’s earnings/earnings outlook continue to underpin the rally — recent results beat EPS and revenue expectations, supporting valuation metrics and analyst interest (Zacks highlights GS as a stock to watch for earnings growth and price strength). Earnings Growth & Price Strength Make Goldman Sachs a Stock to Watch
• Positive Sentiment: Growth Equity deployment: Goldman led a $75M Series C in Fieldguide (AI-native audit/advisory platform), showcasing deal flow and potential long‑term upside for its alternatives and growth equity franchises. Fieldguide Raises $75M Series C from Goldman Sachs
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic stake disclosure: Goldman disclosed a 3.26% voting interest in Qiagen (QGEN) — signals portfolio positioning but not an outright control/activist move. Goldman Sachs Discloses 3.26% Voting Interest in QIAGEN
• Neutral Sentiment: Research/products: Goldman research is actively publishing macro and commodity views (e.g., bullish take on gold and “core GDP” nowcasts), which support trading and client revenue but are incremental to fundamentals. Can Gold Keep Rising? Goldman Sachs Says Yes Nowcasting “Core GDP”
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/stock picks coverage: Goldman’s own equity research continues to publish actionable picks (coverage items may help advisory and commissions revenue but are not material to near‑term stock moves). Goldman Sachs Picks 2 Stocks
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: company insiders reported sales (Treasurer ~$2.64M; CEO ~$255k). While insider sales can be routine, they may create short‑term investor caution. Treasurer Sells $2.64M CEO Sells $255k
• Neutral Sentiment: Affiliate capital markets activity: Goldman Sachs BDC issued $400M of senior notes — relevant for the BDC (GSBD) credit profile but only indirectly affects GS parent equity. Goldman Sachs BDC Issues $400 Million Senior Notes

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.