Churchill Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 6,418 shares of the investment management company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,641,000. The Goldman Sachs Group makes up about 1.7% of Churchill Financial Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 14th largest holding.
Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 1.5% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 29,014,431 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $25,503,685,000 after acquiring an additional 418,820 shares during the period. Fisher Asset Management LLC raised its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 1.9% in the third quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 6,661,422 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $5,304,824,000 after acquiring an additional 121,676 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. raised its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 3.5% in the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 2,913,172 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $2,319,905,000 after acquiring an additional 97,387 shares during the period. Legal & General Group Plc raised its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 1.4% in the third quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 2,110,119 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,680,393,000 after acquiring an additional 28,642 shares during the period. Finally, Wellington Management Group LLP raised its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 110.8% in the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 1,780,620 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,417,997,000 after acquiring an additional 936,015 shares during the period. 71.21% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance
Shares of NYSE:GS opened at $996.73 on Monday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $892.51 and a 200 day moving average of $885.29. The stock has a market cap of $294.04 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.22, a P/E/G ratio of 1.28 and a beta of 1.28. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 12 month low of $582.50 and a 12 month high of $1,005.36. The company has a current ratio of 0.63, a quick ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.89.
The Goldman Sachs Group Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 29th. Investors of record on Monday, June 1st will be paid a dividend of $4.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 1st. This represents a $18.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.8%. The Goldman Sachs Group’s payout ratio is currently 32.89%.
Insider Activity
In related news, CFO Denis P. Coleman sold 6,857 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $973.55, for a total transaction of $6,675,632.35. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 31,070 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $30,248,198.50. The trade was a 18.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Alex S. Golten sold 1,116 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $936.18, for a total transaction of $1,044,776.88. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 2,578 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,413,472.04. This represents a 30.21% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 33,681 shares of company stock worth $31,737,875 in the last three months. Insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
GS has been the topic of several research reports. HSBC lifted their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $729.00 to $765.00 in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Rothschild & Co Redburn lifted their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $839.00 to $870.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, April 17th. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price objective on shares of 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. Dbs Bank lifted their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $890.00 to $1,050.00 in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Citigroup lifted their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $765.00 to $930.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fourteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $943.95.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on The Goldman Sachs Group
Key Headlines Impacting The Goldman Sachs Group
Here are the key news stories impacting The Goldman Sachs Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs was selected as lead underwriter for SpaceX’s planned IPO, a highly visible mandate that reinforces GS’s role in elite capital markets deals and could support investment banking revenue. Goldman Hits the Jackpot After Banks’ ‘Dogfight’ to Lead SpaceX’s I.P.O.
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple reports highlighted Goldman’s strength in trading and investment banking, including stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, a bullish “stock to watch” note, and its role in additional financing and alternatives business. 1 Financials Stock to Target This Week and 2 Facing Headwinds
- Positive Sentiment: Goldman’s market calls remain influential, with articles noting its upbeat stance on names like McDonald’s and Enphase Energy, which underscores its continued visibility on Wall Street. Nvidia Just Did The Impossible: Wall Street Still Wants More
- Neutral Sentiment: Goldman also published research suggesting investors consider hedges amid stretched bullish sentiment, which reflects a cautious market backdrop rather than a direct hit to GS fundamentals. As bullish bets surge here’s the option play to protect portfolios from a likely pullback, says Goldman Sachs
- Negative Sentiment: Goldman agreed to pay $500 million to settle shareholder claims tied to the 1MDB scandal, which is a significant legal cost and a reminder of legacy litigation risk for GS. Goldman Sachs to pay $500 million to settle shareholder lawsuit over 1MDB scandal
The Goldman Sachs Group 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.
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