The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) Price Target Raised to $1,066.00

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) had its price target boosted by stock analysts at Argus from $863.00 to $1,066.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the investment management company’s stock. Argus’ price target indicates a potential upside of 10.86% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other research analysts also recently commented on GS. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $725.00 to $790.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 30th. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $850.00 to $1,048.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Evercore ISI restated an “outperform” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Friday. Rothschild & Co Redburn lifted their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $608.00 to $748.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Finally, HSBC set a $604.00 price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $891.57.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Performance

Shares of GS opened at $961.54 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $288.39 billion, a PE ratio of 18.75, a PEG ratio of 1.03 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.29, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 1.13. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $868.57 and its 200 day moving average price is $792.44. The Goldman Sachs Group has a 52 week low of $439.38 and a 52 week high of $984.70.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last released its earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $14.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $11.52 by $2.49. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 13.73% and a return on equity of 15.19%. The company had revenue of $13.45 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.30 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $11.95 EPS. The company’s revenue was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts expect that The Goldman Sachs Group will post 47.12 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On The Goldman Sachs Group

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of GS. Bouchey Financial Group Ltd bought a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group in the fourth quarter valued at about $203,000. Perigon Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 4.4% in the fourth quarter. Perigon Wealth Management LLC now owns 9,498 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $8,349,000 after buying an additional 404 shares during the period. Louisbourg Investments Inc. boosted its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 7.3% during the 4th quarter. Louisbourg Investments Inc. now owns 1,163 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,022,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares in the last quarter. Heck Capital Advisors LLC bought a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group in the 4th quarter valued at about $309,000. Finally, Genesee Capital Advisors LLC raised its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 4.9% during the 4th quarter. Genesee Capital Advisors LLC now owns 1,863 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,637,000 after buying an additional 87 shares during the period. 71.21% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting The Goldman Sachs Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat and record equities trading — Goldman reported Q4 EPS well above estimates and set a Wall Street record for equities‑trading revenue, driving upside to profits and supporting higher dividend/buyback capacity. MarketBeat: Goldman Sachs Soars on Q4 Post
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increase and capital returns — Goldman raised its quarterly dividend to $4.50 (12.5% increase) and signaled buybacks, a clear shareholder‑friendly move that supports valuation and income investors. TipRanks: Dividend Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Strong investment‑banking backlog and 2026 outlook — Management flagged a heavier M&A/investment‑banking pipeline and expects IB revenue to grow, which could sustain earnings momentum if activity persists. MarketBeat: Investment Banking Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Exploring new revenue streams — Management said it is watching/tokenization, stablecoins (CLARITY Act) and is exploring prediction markets — long‑term optionality but not immediate revenue. Cointelegraph: CLARITY Act comments
• Neutral Sentiment: Alternatives activity — Goldman Sachs Alternatives participated in a continuation vehicle backing Ecowaste, showing continued private markets deal flow but limited near‑term impact on GS equity. Benzinga: Kinderhook/Ecowaste
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue miss and Apple Card accounting noise — Reported revenue was mixed/variance across sources; the Apple Card transition produced a large accounting impact that reduced revenue but boosted one‑time profit — creates comparability questions for investors. Reuters: Profit Rises; Apple Card note
• Negative Sentiment: Cash‑flow and Platform Solutions concerns — Third‑party reporting highlighted a sharp drop in operating cash flow and ongoing Platform Solutions exit costs/markdowns tied to the consumer portfolio, which could pressure near‑term fundamentals. QuiverQuant: Cash flow item
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst target shifts and valuation debate — Several firms raised price targets (Wells Fargo, KBW) but others trimmed or maintain more conservative views; commentary that the stock is “running hot” and a wide target range increases short‑term volatility risk. MarketScreener: Wells Fargo PT Street Insider: KBW PT

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.