Phillips Wealth Planners LLC Invests $1.13 Million in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Phillips Wealth Planners LLC acquired a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 1,084 shares of the investment management company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,131,000. The Goldman Sachs Group comprises approximately 0.8% of Phillips Wealth Planners LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 26th biggest position.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Turim 21 Investimentos Ltda. purchased a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group during the first quarter worth about $25,000. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 287.5% in the 4th quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 31 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 23 shares during the period. Steph & Co. acquired a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 1st quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. purchased a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. 71.21% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms recently weighed in on GS. BMO Capital Markets lifted their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,070.00 to $1,190.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $870.00 to $920.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $970.00 to $940.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, April 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $900.00 to $955.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,062.86.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs agreed to acquire NEOS Investments, the issuer of income-focused ETFs including the NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF, for up to $2.25 billion. The transaction would expand Goldman’s ETF and wealth-management capabilities and could add recurring fee revenue, although the premium price raises execution and integration expectations. Goldman Sachs Just Paid $2.25 Billion for the Family Behind Your 14% Income Fund
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman is also buying LCN Capital Partners for up to $410 million. LCN oversees roughly $3 billion, and the deal broadens Goldman’s private real-estate and net-lease platform while supporting more durable, capital-light asset-management revenue. Goldman Sachs to buy LCN Capital Partners in up to $410 million deal
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman forecasts U.S. ETF inflows could exceed $2 trillion in 2026, driven by active, AI, thematic and leveraged products. That outlook supports the strategic rationale for the NEOS acquisition and Goldman’s broader asset-management push. Goldman Sachs’ $2 Trillion ETF Forecast Signals a New Era for AI, Active and Thematic Funds
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman’s research projecting a $1.8 trillion global space economy by 2035 and its positive views on AI-related opportunities reinforce the firm’s market influence, but these forecasts have limited immediate impact on GS earnings. Elon Musk responds to Goldman Sachs’ bold space economy prediction
• Negative Sentiment: Reports indicate GS underperformed while the broader market advanced, suggesting investors may be taking profits or remaining cautious about valuation, acquisition costs and financial-sector exposure. Rising oil prices and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions could further pressure markets and increase volatility. Goldman Sachs Stock Sinks As Market Gains

The Goldman Sachs Group Trading Down 1.9%

Shares of GS stock opened at $1,002.64 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.17, a quick ratio of 0.63 and a current ratio of 0.63. The stock has a market capitalization of $291.94 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $1,054.38 and a 200 day moving average price of $963.86. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $712.97 and a fifty-two week high of $1,153.99.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, July 14th. The investment management company reported $20.98 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $14.47 by $6.51. The firm had revenue of $20.34 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.22 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 15.53% and a return on equity of 19.16%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 39.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $10.91 EPS. Equities research 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 business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 29th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be given a dividend of $5.00 per share. This is an increase from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.50. This represents a $20.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio is currently 27.78%.

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.