Focused Wealth Management Inc Acquires New Stake in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Focused Wealth Management Inc bought a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) during the second quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor bought 4,669 shares of the investment management company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,722,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Audent Global Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 10.1% during the fourth quarter. Audent Global Asset Management LLC now owns 5,238 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $4,604,000 after buying an additional 479 shares during the last quarter. Oak Grove Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the 4th quarter worth $1,890,000. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 2.6% during the 4th quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 141,990 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $124,809,000 after acquiring an additional 3,653 shares during the last quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC grew its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 35.0% during the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 11,944 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $10,499,000 after acquiring an additional 3,098 shares during the period. Finally, New Age Alpha Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 92.4% in the 4th quarter. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC now owns 14,298 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $12,568,000 after purchasing an additional 6,867 shares in the last quarter. 71.21% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

GS has been the topic of several analyst reports. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $970.00 to $940.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, April 24th. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,070.00 to $1,190.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $1,299.00 target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,195.00 to $1,325.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $1,145.00 price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,062.86.

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

NYSE:GS opened at $1,002.64 on Friday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $1,054.38 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $963.86. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 52 week low of $712.97 and a 52 week high of $1,153.99. The stock has a market cap of $291.94 billion, a PE ratio of 15.48, a P/E/G ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a quick ratio of 0.63, a current ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.17.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 14th. The investment management company reported $20.98 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $14.47 by $6.51. The Goldman Sachs Group had a return on equity of 19.16% and a net margin of 15.53%.The firm had revenue of $20.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.22 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $10.91 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 39.4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts forecast that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 68.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 29th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be paid a $5.00 dividend. This represents a $20.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. This is a positive change from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.50. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio is currently 27.78%.

Key Stories Impacting The Goldman Sachs Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs agreed to acquire NEOS Investments, the issuer of income-focused ETFs including the NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF, for up to $2.25 billion. The transaction would expand Goldman’s ETF and wealth-management capabilities and could add recurring fee revenue, although the premium price raises execution and integration expectations. Goldman Sachs Just Paid $2.25 Billion for the Family Behind Your 14% Income Fund
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman is also buying LCN Capital Partners for up to $410 million. LCN oversees roughly $3 billion, and the deal broadens Goldman’s private real-estate and net-lease platform while supporting more durable, capital-light asset-management revenue. Goldman Sachs to buy LCN Capital Partners in up to $410 million deal
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman forecasts U.S. ETF inflows could exceed $2 trillion in 2026, driven by active, AI, thematic and leveraged products. That outlook supports the strategic rationale for the NEOS acquisition and Goldman’s broader asset-management push. Goldman Sachs’ $2 Trillion ETF Forecast Signals a New Era for AI, Active and Thematic Funds
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman’s research projecting a $1.8 trillion global space economy by 2035 and its positive views on AI-related opportunities reinforce the firm’s market influence, but these forecasts have limited immediate impact on GS earnings. Elon Musk responds to Goldman Sachs’ bold space economy prediction
• Negative Sentiment: Reports indicate GS underperformed while the broader market advanced, suggesting investors may be taking profits or remaining cautious about valuation, acquisition costs and financial-sector exposure. Rising oil prices and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions could further pressure markets and increase volatility. Goldman Sachs Stock Sinks As Market Gains

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.