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

Posted by Casey Walker on Apr 24th, 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 FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 3/25/2026.
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Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) on 3/19/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Citigroup (NYSE:C) on 3/19/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Corning (NYSE:GLW) on 3/19/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ:PTON) on 3/19/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of RH (NYSE:RH) on 3/19/2026.

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:GS opened at $931.35 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.10, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.56. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 1 year low of $523.42 and a 1 year high of $984.70. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $868.37 and a 200 day simple moving average of $861.39. The firm has a market cap of $274.74 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.02, a P/E/G ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 1.32.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April 13th. The investment management company reported $17.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $15.92 by $1.63. The Goldman Sachs Group had a return on equity of 16.02% and a net margin of 14.13%.The business had revenue of $17.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.66 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $14.12 earnings per share. The Goldman Sachs Group’s quarterly revenue was up 14.4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 59.53 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Announces Dividend

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 issued a dividend of $4.50 per share. This represents a $18.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 1st. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 32.89%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On The Goldman Sachs Group

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Premier Path Wealth Partners LLC boosted its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 10.9% during the first quarter. Premier Path Wealth Partners LLC now owns 2,790 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $2,360,000 after purchasing an additional 275 shares in the last quarter. Caliber Wealth Management LLC KS boosted its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 29.1% during the first quarter. Caliber Wealth Management LLC KS now owns 492 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $416,000 after purchasing an additional 111 shares in the last quarter. Powell Investment Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.4% during the first quarter. Powell Investment Advisors LLC now owns 6,574 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $5,562,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares in the last quarter. Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group during the first quarter valued at approximately $275,000. Finally, SevenBridge Financial Group LLC boosted its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.3% during the first quarter. SevenBridge Financial Group LLC now owns 9,559 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $8,936,000 after purchasing an additional 29 shares in the last quarter. 71.21% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Summary

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

Positive Sentiment: Goldman reported a strong Q1 (top‑ and bottom‑line beats) driven by an investment‑banking rebound and healthy revenue growth — the quarter supports near‑term earnings momentum and underpins buy/upgrade calls. After Solid Q1, Should You Hold or Fold Goldman at Current Level?
Positive Sentiment: BMO and Argus raised/upped price targets or support ratings after Q1, signaling incremental analyst confidence that could limit downside if deal flow and markets stay constructive. Argus Research Maintains Buy on Goldman Sachs
Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs Alternatives is investing $50M in BLP Digital (agentic AI for finance operations) — a strategic move that expands GS’s exposure to AI automation and potential fee/return streams in private markets. Goldman Sachs Alternatives Invests $50 Million in BLP Digital
Positive Sentiment: Company announced a $4.50 quarterly dividend (annualized $18.00) — supports income investors and signals confidence in capital allocation and earnings durability. The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Info
Neutral Sentiment: Goldman is publishing thought leadership on AI (the “world model” topic) and flagged that AI‑related stocks now account for a large share of the S&P — raises market‑level concentration risk but also highlights GS’s advisory/research positioning. Goldman tackles AI’s missing link
Negative Sentiment: BofA lowered its GS price target (kept Buy) and flagged investor caution — a reminder some analysts see valuation risk even after the beat, which can cap near‑term upside. BofA Flags Investor Caution on Goldman
Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: an executive disclosed sale of ~1,115 shares (~$1.0M), which can be interpreted by some investors as a near‑term negative sentiment signal even if routine. SEC Filing: Insider Sale
Negative Sentiment: CEO comments warning of quick recession risk and volatile oil/pricing amid geopolitical tensions have amplified macro risk narratives that can pressure trading and advisory volumes. Solomon Warns on Recession Risk

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP John F.W. Rogers sold 13,151 shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $959.03, for a total value of $12,612,203.53. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 39,007 shares in the company, valued at approximately $37,408,883.21. The trade was a 25.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO David M. Solomon sold 272 shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 29th. The shares were 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 $117,859,810.84. This trade represents a 0.22% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 34,003 shares of company stock valued at $32,216,641 in the last ninety days. 0.55% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

GS has been the topic of several analyst reports. Daiwa Securities Group lowered their target price on shares of 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. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research report on Monday, April 13th. Barclays increased their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $850.00 to $1,048.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research report on Monday, April 13th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $905.00 to $972.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Monday. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fourteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $924.14.

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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.