Federated Hermes Inc. Has $56.62 Million Stake in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Federated Hermes Inc. lessened its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 8.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 71,103 shares of the investment management company’s stock after selling 6,841 shares during the period. Federated Hermes Inc.’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $56,623,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Gilliland Jeter Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 3.5% during the third quarter. Gilliland Jeter Wealth Management LLC now owns 388 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $309,000 after purchasing an additional 13 shares during the period. EWA LLC increased its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 2.2% in the 3rd quarter. EWA LLC now owns 612 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $488,000 after buying an additional 13 shares in the last quarter. Winthrop Advisory Group LLC raised its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 3.4% during the 2nd quarter. Winthrop Advisory Group LLC now owns 429 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $303,000 after buying an additional 14 shares during the period. Avion Wealth boosted its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 31.1% in the second quarter. Avion Wealth now owns 59 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 14 shares in the last quarter. Finally, KPP Advisory Services LLC grew its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 2.1% in the second quarter. KPP Advisory Services LLC now owns 668 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $473,000 after acquiring an additional 14 shares during the period. 71.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key The Goldman Sachs Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America sees upside to Goldman Sachs’ earnings into 2026, reinforcing expectations for continued operating leverage from investment banking and trading. This analyst view supports the rally in GS shares. Bank of America sees earnings upside at Goldman Sachs
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman’s strong Q4 results and upbeat investment-banking outlook, plus a higher quarterly dividend ($4.50 per share; ex-div date Mar 2), boost income and capital-return narratives that support valuation. Goldman Sachs Soars on Q4 Post, Strong Investment Banking Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Recent analyst upgrades/target increases (Wells Fargo, Barclays and others) lift sentiment and provide near‑term buy-side support given GS’s discounted multiple vs. peers. MarketBeat GS analyst roundup
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman is reportedly one of several banks involved in advisory talks as crypto custodian Copper considers an IPO — this highlights fee opportunities in digital-asset infrastructure but is early-stage and uncertain. Crypto custodian Copper weighs IPO — Cointelegraph
• Neutral Sentiment: Ongoing research flow (macro, metals, AI/semiconductor calls) keeps GS visible to institutional clients — supportive of fee-generating client activity but with mixed direct P&L impact. Goldman vs. Evercore — Zacks
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: CEO David Solomon and Treasurer Carey Halio (among others) disclosed stock sales last week, including sizable reductions by senior executives — a near-term negative for sentiment even though sales may be routine. David Solomon SEC Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Additional insider/insider-sale coverage highlights multiple high-profile exits and sizeable position trims, which can pressure sentiment and lead some investors to trim exposure despite the company’s strong fundamentals. TipRanks: Insider selling roundup

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Up 0.2%

The Goldman Sachs Group stock opened at $938.56 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 stock has a market cap of $281.50 billion, a PE ratio of 18.30, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.33. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $894.77 and its 200 day simple moving average is $806.87. 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 posted its quarterly earnings data 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 Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 13.73% and a return on equity of 15.19%. The firm had revenue of $15.71 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.30 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $11.95 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. 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 firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be issued a dividend of $4.50 per share. This represents a $18.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. This is an increase from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio is 31.20%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CAO Sheara J. Fredman sold 4,863 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $923.75, for a total value of $4,492,196.25. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 10,301 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,515,548.75. The trade was a 32.07% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Treasurer Carey Halio sold 2,846 shares of the stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the treasurer owned 2,017 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,870,101.89. The trade was a 58.52% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 87,513 shares of company stock valued at $83,718,401. 0.55% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on GS. Daiwa Capital Markets upped their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $823.00 to $927.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Dbs Bank upped their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $800.00 to $890.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 13th. BNP Paribas Exane raised their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $775.00 to $970.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $898.00 to $1,087.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Zacks Research raised shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 19th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $898.00.

The Goldman Sachs Group 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.