The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) Stock: Insider Ericka Leslie Sells 250 Shares

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) insider Ericka Leslie sold 250 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $890.25, for a total transaction of $222,562.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 10,710 shares in the company, valued at $9,534,577.50. This trade represents a 2.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

Shares of GS opened at $912.10 on Wednesday. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 1-year low of $754.00 and a 1-year high of $1,153.99. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $954.02 and a 200 day moving average price of $958.43.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 13th. The investment management company reported $17.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $12.86 by $4.15. The firm had revenue of $18.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.83 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $12.25 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 23.0% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts expect that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 70.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 30th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 2nd will be given a $5.00 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 2nd. This represents a $20.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.2%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have commented on the company. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cut their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,130.00 to $1,100.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 14th. Morgan Stanley set a $1,145.00 price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Friday, October 9th. Oppenheimer cut shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of 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. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $1,049.52.

Trending Headlines about The Goldman Sachs Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are expected to lead Anthropic’s planned initial public offering. The mandate could generate meaningful underwriting and advisory fees while reinforcing Goldman’s position in the fast-growing AI capital-markets ecosystem. Coveted Roles in Anthropic’s Upcoming IPO Lift Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley
• Positive Sentiment: Recent research remains constructive after Goldman reported quarterly earnings well above consensus, with revenue growth driven by Global Banking & Markets and Asset & Wealth Management. Analysts have highlighted stronger deal activity, trading momentum, an attractive valuation and potential upside. Is Goldman Sachs Undervalued Following Strong Third Quarter Results?
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman advised on approximately $510.5 billion of North American transactions through the first three quarters of 2026 and ranked first by value in consumer M&A. Strong deal volumes support its investment-banking fee outlook. Goldman Sachs and Houlihan Lokey lead North American M&A financial advisers
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman launched a Small Business AI Institute with a commitment of up to $500 million and technology support from Anthropic, Google, Meta and OpenAI. The program may strengthen client relationships over time, but its near-term financial return is uncertain. What Does Goldman Sachs Gain From Its Small Business AI Push?
• Negative Sentiment: CEO David Solomon sold 12,000 shares for approximately $10.9 million, reducing his direct holdings by 7.01%. Insider sales do not necessarily indicate weaker fundamentals, but the size of the transaction may temper investor confidence. SEC filing for David Solomon share sale
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman has warned that investors are reducing risk in AI stocks, while strategists cut their KOSPI outlook amid lower AI-related valuations and increased volatility. Weaker risk appetite could affect trading activity and market-based revenues. AI’s boost to the U.S. economy may be nearing its peak

Hedge Funds Weigh In On The Goldman Sachs Group

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Turim 21 Investimentos Ltda. acquired a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. Strive Financial Group LLC grew its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 316.7% in the 2nd quarter. Strive Financial Group LLC now owns 25 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 19 shares during the last quarter. BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc. grew its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 188.9% in the 2nd quarter. BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc. now owns 26 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 17 shares during the last quarter. Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 100.0% in the third quarter. Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC now owns 30 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares during the period. Finally, Clearstead Trust LLC acquired a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the second quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.21% of the company’s stock.

About The Goldman Sachs Group

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.