The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) Price Target Lowered to $930.00 at UBS Group

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) had its target price cut by UBS Group from $990.00 to $930.00 in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday morning,MarketScreener reports. They currently have a neutral rating on the investment management company’s stock.

Several other research analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,125.00 to $1,049.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday. Zacks Research cut shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, March 16th. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,078.00 to $1,021.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. Argus increased their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $863.00 to $1,066.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lowered their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $985.00 to $905.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fourteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $924.24.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Performance

NYSE GS traded up $30.07 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $894.22. The company had a trading volume of 948,366 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,415,115. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.60, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a current ratio of 0.66. The Goldman Sachs Group has a 1-year low of $447.11 and a 1-year high of $984.70. The company has a market cap of $263.79 billion, a PE ratio of 17.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.13 and a beta of 1.32. The business has a 50 day moving average of $872.29 and a 200-day moving average of $852.30.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $11.52 by $2.03. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 13.73% and a return on equity of 15.72%. The company had revenue of $15.71 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.30 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $11.95 earnings per share. The Goldman Sachs Group’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts expect that The Goldman Sachs Group will post 47.12 EPS for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd were paid a $4.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $18.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend 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 payout ratio is 35.09%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CFO Denis P. Coleman sold 11,623 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $941.57, for a total value of $10,943,868.11. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 29,342 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,627,546.94. This trade represents a 28.37% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director David A. Viniar sold 45,000 shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock in a transaction on Friday, January 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $965.33, for a total transaction of $43,439,850.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 555,000 shares in the company, valued at $535,758,150. This trade represents a 7.50% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 117,283 shares of company stock worth $112,016,033. 0.55% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On The Goldman Sachs Group

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Purpose Unlimited Inc. acquired a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 4th quarter valued at about $570,000. Cornerstone Planning LLC acquired a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 4th quarter valued at about $4,507,000. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. boosted its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 24.7% during the 4th quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 172,049 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $151,232,000 after purchasing an additional 34,044 shares during the period. Bank of New Hampshire boosted its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 5.2% during the 4th quarter. Bank of New Hampshire now owns 305 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $268,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares during the period. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 4th quarter valued at about $42,000. Institutional investors own 71.21% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about The Goldman Sachs Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman’s private‑credit fund held redemption requests just under the industry cap (~4.999%), distinguishing it from peers and reducing immediate liquidity/asset‑management risk — a stability signal for fee income. Goldman Sachs Private Credit Fund Dodges Exodus
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies raised earnings estimates and expects Goldman to benefit from a trading surge and resilient deal flow in Q1, increasing the odds of an earnings beat that would support the stock. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley seen riding trading boom
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman strategists flag a “generational” buying opportunity in tech after a historic selloff — a view that can drive trading desk volumes and advisory activity if clients reposition into tech, which would benefit GS revenues. A generational buying opportunity has opened up for U.S. tech stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman analysts remain active (e.g., high‑profile coverage like the Netflix upgrade), demonstrating research and client engagement that support franchise value but don’t directly move near‑term EPS. Stream if You Want to Go Faster: Netflix’s New $120 Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Market previews note expectations for GS Q1 EPS and revenue (consensus ~$16.22 EPS, ~$16.9B revenue in some previews); that positions the upcoming April 13 report as the key near‑term catalyst. How To Earn $500 A Month From Goldman Sachs Stock Ahead Of Q1 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple sell‑side firms trimmed price targets (Daiwa, Rothschild/Redburn, BMO, Evercore lowered theirs), creating headline headwinds and signaling reduced upside from some analysts — a direct pressure on sentiment and short‑term flows. Daiwa lowers GS price target
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman research warns metals (notably copper) could decline if Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist — a macro downside scenario that could slow global growth, reduce deal activity, and pressure trading revenues if volatility evolves unfavorably. Goldman warns on copper as Iran war threatens global economy
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman, BoA and Citadel support an options‑clearing change that retail brokers oppose — the public dispute adds regulatory/friction risk headlines that can unsettle market participants and affect flow dynamics. Goldman, BoA, Citadel clash with brokers over options clearing

About The Goldman Sachs Group

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.