The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) CAO Sells $4,492,196.25 in Stock

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) CAO Sheara Fredman sold 4,863 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on 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 sale, 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 legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink.

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

NYSE GS opened at $938.56 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $894.77 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $806.87. 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 company has a market cap of $281.50 billion, a PE ratio of 18.30, a PEG ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.33. 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 announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 EPS 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 revenue for the quarter was down 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $11.95 earnings per share. On average, analysts predict 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 disclosed 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. This represents a $18.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This is a positive change from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio is presently 31.20%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On The Goldman Sachs Group

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 1.5% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 29,014,431 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $25,503,685,000 after purchasing an additional 418,820 shares during the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC lifted its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 1.9% during the 3rd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 6,661,422 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $5,304,824,000 after buying an additional 121,676 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 4.9% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 3,379,900 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $2,392,124,000 after buying an additional 157,473 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 2nd quarter worth about $2,138,031,000. Finally, Invesco Ltd. increased its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 3.5% in the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 2,913,172 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $2,319,905,000 after acquiring an additional 97,387 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.21% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

GS has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $900.00 to $1,030.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $970.00 to $1,050.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. BNP Paribas Exane upped their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $775.00 to $970.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. UBS Group increased their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $762.00 to $805.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 7th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lowered their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $854.00 to $828.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $898.00.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Roundup

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

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.