Two Sigma Securities LLC Invests $5.21 Million in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Two Sigma Securities LLC purchased a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 5,147 shares of the investment management company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,206,000. The Goldman Sachs Group makes up approximately 0.4% of Two Sigma Securities LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 26th biggest position.

Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of GS. Turim 21 Investimentos Ltda. bought a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 1st quarter valued at about $25,000. BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc. grew its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 188.9% in the second quarter. BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc. now owns 26 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 17 shares during the period. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC lifted its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 287.5% during the fourth quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 31 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares during the period. Finally, Steph & Co. bought a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group during the first quarter valued at approximately $27,000. 71.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Up 0.0%

GS opened at $1,034.35 on Monday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $1,048.89 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $968.74. The company has a market capitalization of $301.17 billion, a PE ratio of 15.96, a PEG ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 1.30. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 1-year low of $721.16 and a 1-year high of $1,153.99. The company has a current ratio of 0.63, a quick ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.17.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 14th. The investment management company reported $20.98 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $14.47 by $6.51. The firm had revenue of $20.34 billion during 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 company’s revenue for the quarter was up 39.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $10.91 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 68.89 EPS for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 29th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be given a dividend of $5.00 per share. This represents a $20.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. This is a boost from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.50. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 27.78%.

Key The Goldman Sachs Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs received a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting improving earnings expectations and the potential for continued momentum in its businesses. All You Need to Know About Goldman Rating Upgrade to Strong Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage sentiment remains supportive, with analysts assigning GS an average “Moderate Buy” recommendation. Goldman’s strong recent earnings performance and broadening presence in investment banking, asset management, ETFs and alternatives reinforce the long-term thesis. Goldman Sachs Given Average Recommendation of Moderate Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs Alternatives led a $240 million funding round for Owner, an AI-focused platform serving local businesses. The deal highlights Goldman’s ability to generate alternative-investment activity and related fees, although the direct earnings impact is likely limited. Owner Raises 240 Million Led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives
• Neutral Sentiment: An AFM filing identified Goldman Sachs as a 2.97% shareholder in Qiagen. The disclosure demonstrates investment activity but does not by itself materially change Goldman’s operating outlook. Goldman Sachs Revealed as a Shareholder in Qiagen
• Negative Sentiment: GS is challenging proposed changes to the global systemically important bank (GSIB) capital surcharge. Higher required buffers could constrain returns, capital deployment and shareholder distributions if regulators adopt a tougher framework. Goldman Faces GSIB Capital Fight and SEC AI Fund Subpoenas
• Negative Sentiment: The SEC has subpoenaed Goldman and other major banks regarding margin lending to hedge fund Situational Awareness, which suffered a sharp loss during an AI-stock sell-off. The investigation raises compliance, leverage and potential litigation risks, though no wrongdoing has been established. SEC Probe Puts Wall Street Leverage Risk Back in Focus

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

GS has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Oppenheimer downgraded shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. HSBC raised The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. UBS Group raised their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,120.00 to $1,150.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Jefferies Financial Group set a $1,299.00 price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Citigroup upped their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,100.00 to $1,200.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, The Goldman Sachs Group presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,062.86.

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.