The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) Given New $970.00 Price Target at BNP Paribas Exane

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) had its target price raised by analysts at BNP Paribas Exane from $775.00 to $970.00 in a report issued on Friday,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the investment management company’s stock. BNP Paribas Exane’s price target suggests a potential upside of 0.88% from the company’s current price.

A number of other equities analysts have also weighed in on GS. Evercore ISI reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research note on Friday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $725.00 to $790.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $843.00 to $900.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Friday, December 12th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $898.00 to $1,087.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Autonomous Res decreased their target price 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. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $891.57.

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:GS opened at $961.54 on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group has a twelve month low of $439.38 and a twelve month high of $984.70. 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 $288.39 billion, a PE ratio of 18.75, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.03 and a beta of 1.33. The company’s 50 day moving average is $868.57 and its 200 day moving average is $792.44.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $14.01 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $11.52 by $2.49. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 13.73% and a return on equity of 15.19%. The business had revenue of $13.45 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.30 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $11.95 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that The Goldman Sachs Group will post 47.12 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On The Goldman Sachs Group

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Dagco Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 1,800.0% during the 2nd quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 38 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares during the last quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the third quarter worth $26,000. First PREMIER Bank purchased a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group in the third quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Corundum Trust Company INC purchased a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group in the third quarter valued at $29,000. 71.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More The Goldman Sachs Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat and record equities trading — Goldman reported Q4 EPS well above estimates and set a Wall Street record for equities‑trading revenue, driving upside to profits and supporting higher dividend/buyback capacity. MarketBeat: Goldman Sachs Soars on Q4 Post
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increase and capital returns — Goldman raised its quarterly dividend to $4.50 (12.5% increase) and signaled buybacks, a clear shareholder‑friendly move that supports valuation and income investors. TipRanks: Dividend Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Strong investment‑banking backlog and 2026 outlook — Management flagged a heavier M&A/investment‑banking pipeline and expects IB revenue to grow, which could sustain earnings momentum if activity persists. MarketBeat: Investment Banking Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Exploring new revenue streams — Management said it is watching/tokenization, stablecoins (CLARITY Act) and is exploring prediction markets — long‑term optionality but not immediate revenue. Cointelegraph: CLARITY Act comments
• Neutral Sentiment: Alternatives activity — Goldman Sachs Alternatives participated in a continuation vehicle backing Ecowaste, showing continued private markets deal flow but limited near‑term impact on GS equity. Benzinga: Kinderhook/Ecowaste
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue miss and Apple Card accounting noise — Reported revenue was mixed/variance across sources; the Apple Card transition produced a large accounting impact that reduced revenue but boosted one‑time profit — creates comparability questions for investors. Reuters: Profit Rises; Apple Card note
• Negative Sentiment: Cash‑flow and Platform Solutions concerns — Third‑party reporting highlighted a sharp drop in operating cash flow and ongoing Platform Solutions exit costs/markdowns tied to the consumer portfolio, which could pressure near‑term fundamentals. QuiverQuant: Cash flow item
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst target shifts and valuation debate — Several firms raised price targets (Wells Fargo, KBW) but others trimmed or maintain more conservative views; commentary that the stock is “running hot” and a wide target range increases short‑term volatility risk. MarketScreener: Wells Fargo PT Street Insider: KBW PT

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.