The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) CEO David Solomon Sells 272 Shares

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) CEO David Solomon sold 272 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $938.92, for a total transaction of $255,386.24. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 125,527 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $117,859,810.84. The trade was a 0.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

GS stock traded up $1.75 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $938.56. The company had a trading volume of 2,335,035 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,521,497. The company has a market capitalization of $281.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.30, a P/E/G ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $891.48 and a 200 day moving average price of $805.95. The company has a quick ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.29. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 12-month low of $439.38 and a 12-month 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 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $11.52 by $2.03. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 13.73% and a return on equity of 15.19%. The firm had revenue of $15.71 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.30 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $11.95 EPS. The business’s revenue was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts anticipate that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 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 given a dividend of $4.50 per share. This represents a $18.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. This is a boost from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 31.20%.

Trending Headlines about The Goldman Sachs Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks compares Goldman to Evercore and argues GS’s diversified model, rebound in M&A activity and a relatively discounted valuation give it an edge — a bullish framing for GS’s investment‑banking outlook. Goldman vs. Evercore: Which Investment Banking Stock to Bet On?
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman promoted seven partners into its top leadership group, signaling stronger bench strength across wealth, asset management and investment banking — positive for execution and franchise continuity. Goldman Sachs Adds Seven Partners to Top Leadership Group
• Positive Sentiment: RBC Capital calls GS a “preeminent global investment bank,” reinforcing favorable analyst sentiment and supporting valuation upside cited by other banks raising targets. RBC Capital—Preeminent Global Investment Bank
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman’s research is active and visible — analysts are flagging a “buy the dip” opportunity in obesity drug stocks, which highlights the firm’s market influence but is an indirect driver of GS revenues. Goldman Says “Good Opportunity To Buy Dip” In Obesity Drug Stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman-backed analyst views and corporate coverage (example: backing of TransDigm after aerospace acquisitions) underscore the firm’s trading/research reach but have mixed near‑term P&L impact. Goldman Backs TransDigm After Aerospace Acquisitions
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro and sector coverage (data‑center features, gold/silver outlooks) keep GS prominent in market narratives but are indirect drivers of equity performance. Inside the race to build data centers
• Negative Sentiment: Material insider selling: multiple senior executives (including the treasurer, CAO and other high‑profile insiders) disclosed large share sales last week — a near‑term negative for market sentiment given scale and timing. Top Goldman Sachs Insiders Quietly Cash Out Millions

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

GS has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Citigroup boosted their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $700.00 to $765.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 16th. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $608.00 to $748.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. UBS Group boosted their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $762.00 to $805.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 7th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $898.00 to $1,087.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Monday, December 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, The Goldman Sachs Group presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $898.00.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On The Goldman Sachs Group

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of GS. Acropolis Investment Management LLC increased its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 1.8% during the 4th quarter. Acropolis Investment Management LLC now owns 630 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $554,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC raised its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 2.0% in the 4th quarter. Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC now owns 574 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $505,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. Optas LLC raised its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.4% in the 4th quarter. Optas LLC now owns 2,553 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $2,244,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. Terra Nova Asset Management LLC lifted its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Terra Nova Asset Management LLC now owns 2,650 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $2,329,000 after acquiring an additional 12 shares during the period. Finally, Bluesphere Advisors LLC lifted its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Bluesphere Advisors LLC now owns 1,620 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,424,000 after acquiring an additional 12 shares during the period. 71.21% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.