The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) Shares Unloaded Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Senator Markwayne Mullin (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS). In a filing disclosed on March 02nd, the Senator disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in The Goldman Sachs Group stock on February 4th.

Senator Markwayne Mullin also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of MasTec (NYSE:MTZ) on 2/4/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ:CRDO) on 2/4/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of McKesson (NYSE:MCK) on 2/4/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Iron Mountain (NYSE:IRM) on 2/4/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of FirstCash (NASDAQ:FCFS) on 2/4/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) on 2/4/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Coherent (NYSE:COHR) on 2/4/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) on 2/4/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Stride (NYSE:LRN) on 2/4/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of VSE (NASDAQ:VSEC) on 2/4/2026.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Up 0.2%

Shares of NYSE GS opened at $861.41 on Tuesday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $923.48 and its 200-day moving average is $838.37. The firm has a market capitalization of $255.62 billion, a PE ratio of 16.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.06 and a beta of 1.34. The company has a current ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.60. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 1 year low of $439.38 and a 1 year high of $984.70.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $11.52 by $2.03. The Goldman Sachs Group had a return on equity of 15.72% and a net margin of 13.73%.The business had revenue of $15.71 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.30 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $11.95 EPS. The Goldman Sachs Group’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts expect that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 47.12 EPS for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a $4.50 dividend. This represents a $18.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This is a positive change from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio is 31.20%.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman’s research franchise remains visible: a widely circulated piece highlights the firm’s top stock ideas, underscoring recurring fee and advisory opportunities that support revenue resilience. Goldman Sachs Says Hedge Funds and Mutual Funds Both Love 5 Top Stocks
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman is hosting India sector investor events (pharma participation noted), reinforcing deal flow and corporate access offerings in Asia that can drive advisory/underwriting revenue. Aurobindo Pharma to Join Goldman Sachs India Pharma Corporate Days Investor Meet
• Neutral Sentiment: Leadership commentary from Vice Chair Rob Kaplan (on management blind spots) is notable for culture and governance watchers but is unlikely to drive immediate stock moves. Goldman Sachs vice chair on the hidden trap of senior management: ‘pretty soon the bosses are no longer watching you’
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman analysts continue issuing industry notes (example: Bapcor Hold), reflecting active institutional coverage that supports recurring research revenue but doesn’t materially change GS’s outlook. Bapcor Ltd: Early-Stage Turnaround, Dilutive Equity Raising and Execution Risks Support Neutral ‘Hold’ Rating
• Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical shocks (U.S.–Iran) have pushed oil and gas risk premia sharply higher — Goldman warns European gas could surge and sees a ~25% oil risk premium — raising trading volatility and limiting deal activity, which has pressured GS shares. Goldman Says European Gas Could Jump 130% on Hormuz Disruption
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman models a substantial oil risk premium amid retaliatory-strike fears; crude hit multi-month highs — these commodity-driven moves compress risk appetite and have knocked down GS stock via trading and mark-to-market volatility. Crude Oil Prices Hit Multi-Month Highs: Goldman Sees 25% Risk Premium Embedded
• Negative Sentiment: Market stress: Reuters/IBTimes coverage links the geopolitical shock to a sharp sell-off in Goldman stock and warns of a “painful” path for U.S. equities per Goldman’s trading desk — sentiment and flow disruption are immediate downside drivers for GS. Goldman Sachs Stock Plunges 7.5% on Geopolitical Risks as U.S.-Iran Conflict Rattles Markets

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on GS shares. UBS Group reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $990.00 price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $970.00 to $1,050.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $608.00 to $748.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, December 12th. Bank of America lifted their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,050.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Friday, January 16th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and fourteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $916.86.

Insider Activity at The Goldman Sachs Group

In other The Goldman Sachs Group news, CFO Denis P. Coleman sold 11,623 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $941.57, for a total transaction of $10,943,868.11. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 29,342 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,627,546.94. The trade was a 28.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Treasurer Carey Halio sold 2,846 shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $927.17, for a total value of $2,638,725.82. Following the sale, the treasurer directly owned 2,017 shares in the company, valued at $1,870,101.89. This trade represents a 58.52% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 117,283 shares of company stock valued at $112,016,033 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On The Goldman Sachs Group

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Norges Bank bought a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group during the second quarter valued at approximately $2,138,031,000. Corient Private Wealth LLC increased its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 1,657.7% in the 4th quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 2,596,487 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $2,282,312,000 after acquiring an additional 2,448,767 shares in the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 110.8% during the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 1,780,620 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $1,417,997,000 after buying an additional 936,015 shares during the last quarter. AGF Management Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 2,429.6% in the second quarter. AGF Management Ltd. now owns 485,375 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $343,524,000 after buying an additional 466,187 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 428.4% in the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 556,254 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $488,947,000 after buying an additional 450,984 shares during the last quarter. 71.21% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Senator Mullin

Markwayne Mullin (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Oklahoma. He assumed office on January 11, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Mullin (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. Senate to represent Oklahoma. He won in the special general election on November 8, 2022. Mullin is a member of the Cherokee Nation and one of four Native American members of the 116th Congress. At the age of 20, Mullin took over his father’s plumbing business. He is also a former professional mixed martial artist. Markwayne Mullin graduated from Stilwell High School. Mullin earned an associate degree in construction technology from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. His career experience includes owning and founding multiple businesses.

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.