UniSuper Management Pty Ltd grew its position in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS – Free Report) by 4.3% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 69,263 shares of the investment management company’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,836 shares during the period. UniSuper Management Pty Ltd’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $55,158,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Fisher Asset Management LLC raised its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 3.6% in the second quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 6,539,746 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $4,628,507,000 after buying an additional 227,604 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 4.9% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 3,379,900 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $2,392,124,000 after acquiring an additional 157,473 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 2nd quarter valued at about $2,138,031,000. Ameriprise Financial Inc. raised its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 18.2% during the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 1,895,752 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,345,924,000 after acquiring an additional 291,280 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 2.8% during the second quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 1,815,660 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,285,032,000 after purchasing an additional 48,835 shares during the last quarter. 71.21% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Down 3.6%
Shares of NYSE:GS opened at $919.82 on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 1-year low of $439.38 and a 1-year high of $984.70. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.29, a current ratio of 1.13 and a quick ratio of 0.65. The stock has a market cap of $275.88 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.93, a P/E/G ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.33. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $882.31 and a 200 day moving average price of $800.42.
The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be paid a dividend of $4.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $18.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. This is a boost from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 31.20%.
The Goldman Sachs Group News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting The Goldman Sachs Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Board raised the quarterly dividend 12.5% to $4.50 per share, which supports income-focused investor demand and signals confidence in capital generation. Goldman Sachs Just Hiked Its Dividend 12.5%. Should You Buy GS Stock Now?
- Positive Sentiment: Goldman is working on underwriting/Advisory mandates and growth equity deals (e.g., leading Cubby’s $63M round and named as an underwriter on Ledger’s planned $4B IPO) — indicators of sustained investment-banking and alternatives fee flow. Exclusive: Cubby raises $63 million in Goldman Sachs-led funding
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst/outlook support: a reported price-target raise to $985 signals bullish expectations from at least one coverage source and can lift sentiment among momentum investors. The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) Price Target Raised to $985.00
- Neutral Sentiment: Goldman published research raising its 2026 gold forecast to $5,400/oz — positive for commodities desks and research credibility, but indirect for GS equity performance. Gold hovers near record highs as Goldman Sachs lifts year-end forecast to $5,400
- Neutral Sentiment: Goldman disclosed a 2.92% voting interest in Qiagen (QGEN) under Dutch rules — a notable investment position that could lead to engagement but not an immediate impact on GS’s stock. Goldman Sachs Discloses 2.92% Voting Interest in QIAGEN
- Neutral Sentiment: Ongoing research and market calls (upgrades on names like Spotify, Novo Nordisk) keep Goldman visible in capital markets, but these items mostly reflect franchise strength rather than immediate EPS impact. Spotify Is On Sale: Why Goldman Sachs Says This Stock Drop Is A Gift For Investors
- Negative Sentiment: CEO David Solomon’s 2025 pay rose ~20% to $47M — a headline that can draw governance scrutiny and short-term investor pushback despite being linked to strong performance. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon gets over 20% pay boost in 2025
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: a director disposed of sizable GS holdings (reported ~$65M in sales), which can be read negatively by some investors even though insiders still hold material positions. Goldman Sachs (GS) Director Dumps $65M in Stock. Should Investors Worry?
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other The Goldman Sachs Group news, Director David A. Viniar sold 19,796 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $964.27, for a total transaction of $19,088,688.92. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 103,390 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $99,695,875.30. This trade represents a 16.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 68,186 shares of company stock worth $65,820,670. 0.55% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
GS has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $608.00 to $748.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Evercore ISI restated an “outperform” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Friday, January 16th. UBS Group increased their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $762.00 to $805.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 7th. Autonomous Res dropped their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,047.00 to $960.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $725.00 to $790.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $898.00.
Read Our Latest Analysis on The Goldman Sachs Group
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.
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