Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft Increases Holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft grew its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 87.7% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 1,793 shares of the investment management company’s stock after acquiring an additional 838 shares during the period. Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $1,565,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Acropolis Investment Management LLC lifted its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 1.8% in the fourth quarter. Acropolis Investment Management LLC now owns 630 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $554,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 2.0% in the fourth quarter. Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC now owns 574 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $505,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. Optas LLC lifted its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. Optas LLC now owns 2,553 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $2,244,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. Pines Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. Pines Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,566 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $2,255,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Terra Nova Asset Management LLC lifted its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Terra Nova Asset Management LLC now owns 2,650 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $2,329,000 after acquiring an additional 12 shares in the last quarter. 71.21% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

The Goldman Sachs Group Trading Up 0.9%

Shares of NYSE GS opened at $954.65 on Thursday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $874.83 and its two-hundred day moving average is $876.52. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.89, a current ratio of 0.63 and a quick ratio of 0.63. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 1-year low of $582.50 and a 1-year high of $984.70. The stock has a market capitalization of $281.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.45, a PEG ratio of 1.22 and a beta of 1.28.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April 13th. The investment management company reported $17.55 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $15.92 by $1.63. The Goldman Sachs Group had a return on equity of 16.53% and a net margin of 14.13%.The company had revenue of $17.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.66 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $14.12 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.4% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts expect that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 59.53 EPS for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 29th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 1st will be given a dividend of $4.50 per share. This represents a $18.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 1st. The Goldman Sachs Group’s payout ratio is 32.89%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently commented on GS shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. restated a “neutral” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research report on Monday, April 13th. HSBC lifted their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $729.00 to $765.00 in a report on Monday, May 4th. Zacks Research cut The Goldman Sachs Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, March 16th. Daiwa Securities Group lifted their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $891.00 to $930.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Finally, Dbs Bank boosted their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $890.00 to $1,050.00 in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fourteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $942.24.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs’ alternatives unit acquired FGI Worldwide, extending its push into private credit, trade finance, and specialty lending as demand for non-bank financing remains strong. Goldman Sachs Alternatives Acquires FGI Worldwide
• Positive Sentiment: The bank recently topped earnings expectations, with revenue and EPS both beating estimates, supporting investor confidence in Goldman Sachs’ trading and investment-banking franchise.
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs continues to be highlighted in market commentary as a dividend and growth name, reinforcing its appeal to income-oriented investors.
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman Sachs analysts issued multiple stock calls on other companies this week, including a bullish initiation on AEVEX and a sell rating on Super Micro Computer; these moves show the firm remains active on the Street but do not directly change Goldman’s fundamentals.
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles discussed Goldman’s views on macro trends such as dollar strength, Fed rate-cut timing, hedge fund positioning, and AI spending. These may matter for the broader trading environment, but the impact on GS itself is indirect.
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary about Goldman’s AI plans and internal automation efforts points to longer-term efficiency potential, but it also reflects uncertainty about how quickly AI can be adopted safely inside a large bank.
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs strategist commentary warned that U.S. stocks may be getting frothy and pushed back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, a reminder that a less supportive market backdrop could weigh on capital markets activity.
• Negative Sentiment: Some market pieces noted Goldman’s cautious calls on individual names and the firm’s concern about AI-related operational risks, which could temper enthusiasm around the bank’s near-term outlook.

Insider Buying and Selling at The Goldman Sachs Group

In other The Goldman Sachs Group news, insider Alex S. Golten sold 1,116 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $936.18, for a total transaction of $1,044,776.88. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 2,578 shares in the company, valued at $2,413,472.04. The trade was a 30.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, insider Kathryn H. Ruemmler sold 14,292 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $939.07, for a total value of $13,421,188.44. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 15,657 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,703,018.99. The trade was a 47.72% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 26,824 shares of company stock worth $25,062,242 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

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.