The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) Price Target Raised to $940.00 at Daiwa Capital Markets

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) had its price objective boosted by Daiwa Capital Markets from $927.00 to $940.00 in a report issued on Thursday morning,MarketScreener reports. Daiwa Capital Markets currently has a neutral rating on the investment management company’s stock.

Several other research analysts have also commented on GS. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $971.00 to $1,000.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. BMO Capital Markets boosted their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $980.00 to $985.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $898.00 to $1,087.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane increased their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $775.00 to $970.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, The Goldman Sachs Group has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $898.62.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Down 0.0%

NYSE GS traded down $0.37 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $939.75. 248,694 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,403,998. The stock has a market capitalization of $281.86 billion, a PE ratio of 18.36, a PEG ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.33. 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 has a 12 month low of $439.38 and a 12 month high of $984.70. The company has a 50 day moving average of $894.77 and a two-hundred day moving average of $806.87.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $11.52 by $2.03. The business had revenue of $15.71 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.30 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 13.73% and a return on equity of 15.19%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $11.95 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that The Goldman Sachs Group will post 47.12 earnings per share for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The firm 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 dividend of $4.50 per share. This represents a $18.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 2nd. This is an increase from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 31.20%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other The Goldman Sachs Group news, CEO David M. Solomon sold 272 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 29th. The shares were 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. This trade represents a 0.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Treasurer Carey Halio sold 2,846 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $927.17, for a total transaction of $2,638,725.82. Following the completion of the sale, the treasurer directly owned 2,017 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,870,101.89. This represents a 58.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 87,513 shares of company stock valued at $83,718,401. Company insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On The Goldman Sachs Group

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Hartline Investment Corp boosted its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 153.3% during the third quarter. Hartline Investment Corp now owns 1,421 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,132,000 after purchasing an additional 860 shares during the period. Ignite Planners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the 2nd quarter valued at $239,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp grew its holdings in shares of 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 valued at $2,392,124,000 after acquiring an additional 157,473 shares in the last quarter. Wells Trecaso Financial Group LLC increased its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.5% in the second quarter. Wells Trecaso Financial Group LLC now owns 21,534 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $15,240,000 after acquiring an additional 108 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Merit Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 70.7% during the second quarter. Merit Financial Group LLC now owns 19,057 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $13,488,000 after acquiring an additional 7,891 shares in the last quarter. 71.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about The Goldman Sachs Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman posted a beat and raised capital returns — strong Q4 results and an upbeat investment?banking outlook, plus a quarterly dividend hike to $4.50 ($18 annualized), underpin earnings and income narratives that support the rally. Goldman Sachs Soars on Q4 Post, Strong Investment Banking Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America sees upside to Goldman’s 2026 earnings — the analyst note reinforces expectations for continued operating leverage from investment banking and trading, supporting forward earnings estimates. Bank of America sees earnings upside at Goldman Sachs
• Positive Sentiment: Recent analyst upgrades/target increases lift sentiment — upgrades and higher price targets from several firms have provided near?term buy?side support against a still?discounted multiple versus some peers. MarketBeat GS analyst roundup
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman is named among banks advising on a possible IPO for crypto custodian Copper — this highlights future fee opportunities in digital?asset infrastructure, but the deal is early?stage and uncertain. Crypto custodian Copper weighs IPO — Cointelegraph
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman forms a senior leadership team to deepen Middle East engagement — could expand deal flow and regional coverage over time, though near?term P&L impact is limited. Goldman Sachs Forms Senior Leadership Team to Deepen Middle East Engagement
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling from senior executives — CEO David Solomon (sold 272 shares) and Treasurer Carey Halio (larger sale) disclosed recent sales; multiple executive sales reported elsewhere could weigh on sentiment despite routine explanations. David Solomon sale — InsiderTrades Carey Halio SEC Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Broader coverage of insiders cashing out — aggregation pieces calling out multiple high?profile sales can amplify negative investor reaction and prompt some trimming of exposure. TipRanks insider selling roundup

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.