The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) Stock: Insider Ericka Leslie Sells 100 Shares

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) insider Ericka Leslie sold 100 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $926.28, for a total value of $92,628.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 10,460 shares in the company, valued at $9,688,888.80. This represents a 0.95% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Down 3.8%

Shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock opened at $892.49 on Friday. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $947.65 and its 200-day moving average is $958.04. The firm has a market capitalization of $259.87 billion, a PE ratio of 12.83, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.88 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a quick ratio of 0.63, a current ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.82. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 12-month low of $754.00 and a 12-month high of $1,153.99.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 13th. The investment management company reported $17.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $12.86 by $4.15. The business had revenue of $18.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.83 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a return on equity of 19.55% and a net margin of 15.77%. The Goldman Sachs Group’s revenue for the quarter was up 23.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $12.25 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 70.89 earnings per share for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 30th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 2nd will be paid a $5.00 dividend. This represents a $20.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio is currently 28.76%.

Key Headlines Impacting The Goldman Sachs Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs reportedly is negotiating to acquire a controlling stake in South Korea’s Tmap Mobility. The potential transaction could expand the firm’s alternative-investment and technology exposure, although deal terms and financial impact remain uncertain. Goldman Sachs reportedly looking to acquire controlling stake in Tmap Mobility
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs advised on approximately $34.8 billion of Middle East and Africa M&A transactions during the first three quarters of 2026, supporting the outlook for investment-banking fees as deal activity improves. Goldman Sachs and Rothschild lead MEA M&A financial advisory
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs continues to receive favorable long-term commentary. Its latest reported quarter significantly exceeded expectations, with EPS of $17.01 and revenue of $18.68 billion, while the dividend remains supported by a relatively modest payout ratio. Why Goldman Sachs is a top stock for the long term
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman’s research team continues to promote growth themes including artificial intelligence and autonomous transportation. These reports strengthen the firm’s research and advisory profile but have limited direct impact on near-term GS earnings. Autonomous vehicle stocks backed by hedge funds
• Negative Sentiment: Insider Ericka Leslie sold 100 shares at an average price of $926.28 after selling another 150 shares the prior day. CEO David Solomon also reportedly sold 12,000 shares. The transactions are small relative to total ownership and do not establish a fundamental problem, but repeated insider selling can weigh on investor sentiment. Goldman Sachs insider selling

Hedge Funds Weigh In On The Goldman Sachs Group

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in GS. Orange County Employees Retirement System acquired a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $69,537,544,000. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 2nd quarter valued at about $24,172,123,000. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the second quarter valued at about $6,756,772,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the second quarter worth approximately $2,560,028,000. Finally, International Assets Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $2,024,921,000. 71.21% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have issued reports on GS. HSBC lifted their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $995.00 to $1,007.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, September 28th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,325.00 to $1,175.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, September 25th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,220.00 to $1,010.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 14th. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,150.00 to $1,300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, UBS Group set a $942.00 target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research report on Monday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, The Goldman Sachs Group presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $1,049.52.

The Goldman Sachs Group Company Profile

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc is a global financial services company that provides investment banking, securities, asset management and wealth management services to corporations, financial institutions, governments and individual investors. Its investment banking activities include advising on mergers and acquisitions, public and private offerings, restructurings and other strategic transactions.

Through its global markets businesses, Goldman Sachs helps clients buy and sell securities and other financial instruments and provides financing, risk management and market-making services.