6,800 Shares in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS Acquired by Nan Shan Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

Nan Shan Life Insurance Co. Ltd. bought a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 6,800 shares of the investment management company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,877,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the business. Turim 21 Investimentos Ltda. bought a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 1st quarter valued at about $25,000. BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc. raised its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 188.9% during the second quarter. BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc. now owns 26 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 17 shares in the last quarter. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC grew its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 287.5% in the fourth quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 31 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Steph & Co. purchased a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 1st quarter worth $27,000. 71.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have recently commented on GS. HSBC upgraded The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Oppenheimer cut shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $1,145.00 price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,062.86.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Down 2.6%

Shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock opened at $999.47 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $1,045.40 and its 200-day moving average price is $969.67. The company has a quick ratio of 0.63, a current ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.17. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 52-week low of $721.16 and a 52-week high of $1,153.99. The company has a market cap of $291.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.43, a PEG ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 1.29.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, July 14th. The investment management company reported $20.98 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $14.47 by $6.51. The company had revenue of $20.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.22 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 15.53% and a return on equity of 19.16%. The Goldman Sachs Group’s revenue for the quarter was up 39.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $10.91 earnings per share. On average, sell-side analysts predict that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 68.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 29th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be paid a dividend of $5.00 per share. This is a positive change from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.50. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $20.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 27.78%.

Key Headlines Impacting The Goldman Sachs Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs’ investment-banking fees rose 52% in the first half of 2026, supported by broad-based gains and a record advisory backlog. The backlog could sustain deal activity and revenue momentum, although investors may be watching whether the improvement continues. Goldman’s IB Fees Jump 52% in 1H26: Will the Uptrend Continue?
• Positive Sentiment: GS joined a 21-firm consortium planning a regulated U.S.-dollar stablecoin in the first half of 2027, with potential expansion into euro and other G7 currencies. The initiative could create new payments, custody and trading opportunities for traditional banks, though execution and regulatory approval remain outstanding. Bank Of America, Goldman Sachs, Citi Join Push to Launch Global Stablecoin
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks added Goldman Sachs to its Strong Buy lists, including its income-stock list, reinforcing favorable near-term analyst sentiment. New Strong Buy Stocks for September 1st
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman Sachs expects gold to reach $4,900 per ounce by year-end and has issued warnings on diesel and oil markets. These forecasts may benefit its research, commodities and trading franchises, but they are not direct earnings catalysts for GS. Gold Is Up Nearly 30% in the Last Year, But Goldman Sachs Sees More Room to Run
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs and other major banks are asking elite law firms to reduce hourly fees as artificial intelligence lowers the time required for research and routine legal work. Lower expenses could help clients, but pressure on professional-services pricing highlights ongoing cost scrutiny and possible disruption from AI. Wall Street banks ask elite law firms to cut hourly billings
• Negative Sentiment: The latest session-specific coverage indicated GS underperformed the broader market, suggesting investors were taking profits or favoring caution despite the company’s favorable operating and analyst updates. Why Goldman Sachs Dipped More Than the Broader Market

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.