Greenhaven Associates Inc. Sells 1,500 Shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Greenhaven Associates Inc. reduced its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 60.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,000 shares of the investment management company’s stock after selling 1,500 shares during the period. The Goldman Sachs Group makes up 0.0% of Greenhaven Associates Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 23rd largest holding. Greenhaven Associates Inc.’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $796,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Fisher Asset Management LLC lifted 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 worth $4,628,507,000 after buying an additional 227,604 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 4.9% during the second quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 3,379,900 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $2,392,124,000 after buying an additional 157,473 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the second quarter valued at approximately $2,138,031,000. Ameriprise Financial Inc. raised its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 18.2% in 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 buying an additional 291,280 shares during the period. Finally, Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 2.8% during the 2nd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 1,815,660 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,285,032,000 after acquiring an additional 48,835 shares during the last quarter. 71.21% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

The Goldman Sachs Group Trading Down 0.5%

Shares of NYSE GS opened at $935.21 on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 1-year low of $439.38 and a 1-year high of $984.70. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $897.98 and a 200 day moving average price of $809.15. 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 current ratio of 1.13 and a quick ratio of 0.65.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 business had revenue of $15.71 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.30 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $11.95 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was down 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts expect 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 announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be paid a $4.50 dividend. This represents a $18.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. 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. The Goldman Sachs Group’s payout ratio is 31.20%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CAO Sheara J. Fredman sold 4,863 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $923.75, for a total transaction 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. This represents a 32.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO David M. Solomon sold 272 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $938.92, for a total value of $255,386.24. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 125,527 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $117,859,810.84. The trade was a 0.22% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 87,513 shares of company stock valued at $83,718,401. 0.55% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have commented on GS. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $700.00 to $765.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, October 16th. Bank of America lifted their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,050.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of 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. Finally, Autonomous Res decreased their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,047.00 to $960.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $898.62.

More The Goldman Sachs Group News

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

About The Goldman Sachs Group

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.