The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) Treasurer Sells $1,617,529.34 in Stock

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) Treasurer Carey Halio sold 1,757 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $920.62, for a total value of $1,617,529.34. Following the transaction, the treasurer directly owned 4,863 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,476,975.06. This represents a 26.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Carey Halio also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, January 27th, Carey Halio sold 2,846 shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $927.17, for a total transaction of $2,638,725.82.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Up 0.2%

Shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock opened at $938.56 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.29. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 52-week low of $439.38 and a 52-week high of $984.70. The company has a market capitalization of $281.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.30, a P/E/G ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a 50 day moving average of $894.77 and a 200 day moving average of $806.87.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $11.52 by $2.03. The business had revenue of $15.71 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.30 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 13.73% and a return on equity of 15.19%. The company’s revenue was down 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $11.95 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 47.12 EPS for the current fiscal year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be issued a dividend of $4.50 per share. This is a positive change from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $18.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 31.20%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On The Goldman Sachs Group

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Quadcap Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 6.5% in the fourth quarter. Quadcap Wealth Management LLC now owns 858 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $754,000 after purchasing an additional 52 shares during the period. Eagle Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the fourth quarter worth $462,000. RMR Wealth Builders grew its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 17.0% in the 4th quarter. RMR Wealth Builders now owns 4,480 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $3,938,000 after buying an additional 650 shares during the last quarter. Anchyra Partners LLC acquired a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group in the 4th quarter valued at $215,000. Finally, Aprio Wealth Management LLC raised its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 304.2% during the 4th quarter. Aprio Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,142 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,883,000 after buying an additional 1,612 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.21% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently weighed in on GS. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $750.00 to $775.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Citigroup raised their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $700.00 to $765.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, October 16th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Argus increased their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $863.00 to $1,066.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $854.00 to $828.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $898.00.

Key The Goldman Sachs Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America sees upside to Goldman Sachs’ earnings into 2026, reinforcing expectations for continued operating leverage from investment banking and trading. This analyst view supports the rally in GS shares. Bank of America sees earnings upside at Goldman Sachs
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman’s strong Q4 results and upbeat investment-banking outlook, plus a higher quarterly dividend ($4.50 per share; ex-div date Mar 2), boost income and capital-return narratives that support valuation. Goldman Sachs Soars on Q4 Post, Strong Investment Banking Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Recent analyst upgrades/target increases (Wells Fargo, Barclays and others) lift sentiment and provide near‑term buy-side support given GS’s discounted multiple vs. peers. MarketBeat GS analyst roundup
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman is reportedly one of several banks involved in advisory talks as crypto custodian Copper considers an IPO — this highlights fee opportunities in digital-asset infrastructure but is early-stage and uncertain. Crypto custodian Copper weighs IPO — Cointelegraph
• Neutral Sentiment: Ongoing research flow (macro, metals, AI/semiconductor calls) keeps GS visible to institutional clients — supportive of fee-generating client activity but with mixed direct P&L impact. Goldman vs. Evercore — Zacks
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: CEO David Solomon and Treasurer Carey Halio (among others) disclosed stock sales last week, including sizable reductions by senior executives — a near-term negative for sentiment even though sales may be routine. David Solomon SEC Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Additional insider/insider-sale coverage highlights multiple high-profile exits and sizeable position trims, which can pressure sentiment and lead some investors to trim exposure despite the company’s strong fundamentals. TipRanks: Insider selling roundup

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.