The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) Insider Sells $1,024,896.85 in Stock

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) insider Alex Golten sold 1,115 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, April 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $919.19, for a total value of $1,024,896.85. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 3,694 shares in the company, valued at $3,395,487.86. This trade represents a 23.19% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink.

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

The Goldman Sachs Group stock traded down $15.65 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $926.10. The stock had a trading volume of 1,762,525 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,435,513. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.56, a current ratio of 1.10 and a quick ratio of 0.66. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 1-year low of $508.93 and a 1-year high of $984.70. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $868.53 and its two-hundred day moving average is $859.43. The stock has a market capitalization of $273.19 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.92, a PEG ratio of 1.21 and a beta of 1.32.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April 13th. The investment management company reported $17.55 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $15.92 by $1.63. The business had revenue of $17.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.66 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a return on equity of 16.02% and a net margin of 14.13%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $14.12 earnings per share. As a group, analysts predict that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 59.42 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Dividend Announcement

The business 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 32.89%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently commented on GS shares. Barclays increased their price objective 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. BNP Paribas Exane increased their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $775.00 to $970.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Argus increased their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $863.00 to $1,066.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Daiwa Securities Group reduced their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $940.00 to $891.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Finally, Bank of America reduced their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,100.00 to $1,050.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fourteen have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, The Goldman Sachs Group currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $924.14.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman ranked as a top M&A adviser in Q1, advising on $267bn of deals — a reminder of strong fee-generating activity that supports GS revenue and underwriting/advisory pipelines. Top M&A Advisers Q1 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Argus Research maintained a Buy on GS and set a $1,066 target after Q1 — analyst confidence and higher targets can buoy investor sentiment and support the stock. Argus Maintains Buy on Goldman Sachs
• Positive Sentiment: BMO raised its GS price target to $972 (market perform) — additional upward revisions in street targets are constructive for the stock’s outlook. BMO Raises PT on Goldman Sachs
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights GS as a top long-term stock — reinforces buy-and-hold narratives around GS’s diversified businesses and expected earnings profile. Zacks: Why GS Is Top Long-Term Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman’s research team initiated coverage on Dynatrace (Buy) and Elastic (Neutral) — shows GS’s research activity and industry positioning but does not directly move GS stock fundamentals. Goldman Initiates Dynatrace at Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory disclosure: GS reported holding Ontex voting rights and derivatives — a transparency filing that is routine but noteworthy for position monitoring. Transparency Declaration Notification
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman research published macro-market views (e.g., S&P 7,600 scenario) and sector notes — helpful for client flows and product distribution but mixed impact on GS stock near term. Goldman Projects S&P 7,600
• Negative Sentiment: CEO David Solomon warned that US recession risk could spike based on government/social-media reactions to the Iran conflict — heightens macro uncertainty and could pressure risk assets and fee activity. Recession Risk Could Change, Goldman CEO Says
• Negative Sentiment: Solomon also cautioned oil could surge dramatically if tensions escalate (comments cited $80–$170 scenarios) — higher oil and geopolitical risk can dent market sentiment and trading/advisory activity. Goldman Sachs CEO Warns Oil Prices Could Surge
• Negative Sentiment: Strategists at Goldman and others warn the recent $33bn buying spree may be winding down and that the rally is narrow — this caution increases chances of short-term volatility for GS shares tied to market trading revenues. Why a $33 Billion Buying Spree Is Winding Down

Hedge Funds Weigh In On The Goldman Sachs Group

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Acropolis Investment Management LLC lifted its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 1.8% during the fourth quarter. Acropolis Investment Management LLC now owns 630 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $554,000 after buying an additional 11 shares during the period. Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 11 shares during the period. Optas LLC raised its holdings in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 11 shares during the period. Pines Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.4% in the 4th quarter. Pines Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,566 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $2,255,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares during the period. Finally, Welch & Forbes LLC raised its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.8% in the 4th quarter. Welch & Forbes LLC now owns 1,430 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,257,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares during the period. 71.21% of the stock is currently 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.