Audent Global Asset Management LLC Lowers Position in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Audent Global Asset Management LLC decreased its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 32.9% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 4,759 shares of the investment management company’s stock after selling 2,334 shares during the period. The Goldman Sachs Group comprises 2.8% of Audent Global Asset Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 11th largest holding. Audent Global Asset Management LLC’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $3,790,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of GS. Everhart Financial Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 7.2% during the third quarter. Everhart Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,840 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $2,262,000 after purchasing an additional 190 shares in the last quarter. Keybank National Association OH lifted its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 12.5% during the third quarter. Keybank National Association OH now owns 12,252 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $9,757,000 after buying an additional 1,361 shares during the period. Werba Rubin Papier Wealth Management boosted its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 3.5% during the 3rd quarter. Werba Rubin Papier Wealth Management now owns 475 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $378,000 after acquiring an additional 16 shares in the last quarter. National Pension Service boosted its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 3.1% during the 3rd quarter. National Pension Service now owns 665,794 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $530,205,000 after acquiring an additional 19,796 shares in the last quarter. Finally, ORBA Wealth Advisors L.L.C. purchased a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 3rd quarter valued at $216,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 71.21% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on GS shares. Barclays raised their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $850.00 to $1,048.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. HSBC set a $604.00 price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Daiwa Capital Markets boosted their price objective 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. Argus raised their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $863.00 to $1,066.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Monday, December 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $898.62.

Key Headlines Impacting The Goldman Sachs Group

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Treasurer Carey Halio sold 2,846 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $927.17, for a total value of $2,638,725.82. Following the completion of the transaction, the treasurer directly owned 2,017 shares in the company, valued at $1,870,101.89. This trade represents a 58.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CEO David M. Solomon sold 272 shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $938.92, for a total value of $255,386.24. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 125,527 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $117,859,810.84. This trade represents a 0.22% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 87,513 shares of company stock valued at $83,718,401. Insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Down 0.5%

NYSE:GS opened at $935.21 on Friday. 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 twelve month low of $439.38 and a twelve month high of $984.70. The company has a market cap of $280.50 billion, a PE ratio of 18.23, a P/E/G ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.33. The company’s 50 day moving average is $897.98 and its two-hundred day moving average is $808.41.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $11.52 by $2.03. The business 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 quarter last year, the company posted $11.95 earnings per share. Analysts anticipate that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 47.12 EPS for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a dividend of $4.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 2nd. 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 Goldman Sachs Group’s payout ratio is presently 35.09%.

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.