Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Purchases Shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS)

Posted by Stanley Muller on Apr 23rd, 2026

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican-Florida) recently bought shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS). In a filing disclosed on April 21st, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $15,001 and $50,000 in The Goldman Sachs Group stock on March 19th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “UBS IRA ACCOUNT” account.

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar also recently made the following trade(s):

Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of United Rentals (NYSE:URI) on 3/25/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 3/25/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) on 3/24/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) on 3/24/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 3/24/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) on 3/19/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Boeing (NYSE:BA) on 3/19/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) on 3/19/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) on 3/19/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 3/19/2026.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Up 0.8%

Shares of GS opened at $934.18 on Thursday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $867.85 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $860.90. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.56, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a current ratio of 1.10. The firm has a market capitalization of $275.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.07, a PEG ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.32. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 52 week low of $523.42 and a 52 week high of $984.70.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April 13th. The investment management company reported $17.55 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $15.92 by $1.63. The company had revenue of $17.23 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.66 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a return on equity of 16.02% and a net margin of 14.13%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 14.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $14.12 EPS. On average, analysts predict that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 59.53 earnings per share for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 29th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 1st will be given a $4.50 dividend. This represents a $18.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 1st. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 32.89%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

GS has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Morgan Stanley cut their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,078.00 to $1,021.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. HSBC cut their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $802.00 to $729.00 in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. Autonomous Res cut their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,047.00 to $960.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Barclays increased their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $850.00 to $1,048.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fourteen have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $924.14.

Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on The Goldman Sachs Group

Key The Goldman Sachs Group News

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

Positive Sentiment: Q1 earnings beat and healthy revenue: Goldman reported stronger‑than‑expected Q1 EPS and revenue, reinforcing earnings momentum and underwriting the rally in the shares. Big Bank Earnings Gave Financials a Lift
Positive Sentiment: Analyst support/upgrades: Argus maintained a Buy and lifted its post‑Q1 target to $1,066; BMO raised its PT to $972 — both provide buy‑side validation and likely helped push the stock higher. Argus Research Maintains Buy on Goldman Sachs
Positive Sentiment: Advisory strength and deal flow: Goldman ranked among the top M&A advisers in Q1 (~$267bn advised), underscoring fee‑generating pipelines that support near‑term revenue prospects. Goldman Tops M&A Advisers List Q1 2026
Positive Sentiment: Alternatives/AI deployment: Goldman’s alternatives arm invested $50M in Swiss AI firm BLP Digital, highlighting exposure to AI upside and signaling strategic portfolio moves. Goldman Alternatives Invests in BLP Digital
Neutral Sentiment: Research & thought leadership: Goldman research (e.g., note that AI‑related stocks now make up ~45% of the S&P 500) boosts the firm’s market influence but has limited immediate P&L impact. AI Stocks Now Make Up 45% of the S&P 500
Neutral Sentiment: New coverage & corporate appointments: Goldman initiated buys (e.g., Dynatrace) and named a fintech banker co‑chair of its Financials Group — signals of ongoing franchise activity, not direct drivers of GS earnings. Goldman Initiates Dynatrace Coverage Goldman Names Fintech Banker Co‑Chair
Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Alex Golten sold 1,115 shares (~$1.02M) and trimmed his stake ~23% — a short‑term negative signal for insider conviction even if often routine. SEC Filing: Insider Sale
Negative Sentiment: CEO risk commentary: David Solomon’s warnings that recession risk could spike and that oil prices may surge amid Iran tensions raise macro risk concerns that can pressure banks’ trading and advisory outlooks. Solomon Warns on Recession Risk

Insider Activity

In other news, CFO Denis P. Coleman sold 11,623 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $941.57, for a total value of $10,943,868.11. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 29,342 shares in the company, valued at $27,627,546.94. This trade represents a 28.37% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Kathryn H. Ruemmler sold 9,589 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $927.51, for a total value of $8,893,893.39. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 18,533 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $17,189,542.83. The trade was a 34.10% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 50,212 shares of company stock worth $47,220,260. 0.55% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of The Goldman Sachs Group

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in GS. Hartline Investment Corp increased its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 153.3% during the 3rd 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 in the last quarter. A4 Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 3rd quarter worth about $940,000. Stevens Capital Management LP bought a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 3rd quarter worth about $1,392,000. Meridian Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 39.4% during the 3rd quarter. Meridian Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,332 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,857,000 after purchasing an additional 659 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AlTi Global Inc. increased its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 87.3% during the 3rd quarter. AlTi Global Inc. now owns 29,770 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $23,707,000 after purchasing an additional 13,879 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.21% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Salazar

Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Salazar (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Maria Elvira Salazar was born in Miami, Florida, and lives in Coral Gables, Florida. Salazar earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in 1983 and a graduate degree from Harvard University in 1995. Her career experience includes working as a television journalist, reporter, and news anchor.

The Goldman Sachs Group Company Profile

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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.