International Assets Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS – Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 290,000 shares of the investment management company’s stock, valued at approximately $261,104,000. The Goldman Sachs Group accounts for approximately 2.0% of International Assets Investment Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 5th biggest holding. International Assets Investment Management LLC owned about 0.10% of The Goldman Sachs Group as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $24,172,123,000. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group during the second quarter valued at approximately $6,756,772,000. Orange County Employees Retirement System bought a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the second quarter worth approximately $69,537,544,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the second quarter worth approximately $2,560,028,000. Finally, Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. bought a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the second quarter worth approximately $974,380,000. 71.21% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Performance
GS opened at $892.49 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $259.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.83, a PEG ratio of 0.88 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a fifty day moving average of $947.65 and a 200 day moving average of $958.04. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $754.00 and a fifty-two week high of $1,153.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.82, a quick ratio of 0.63 and a current ratio of 1.10.
The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 13th. The investment management company reported $17.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $12.86 by $4.15. The company had revenue of $18.68 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.83 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 15.77% and a return on equity of 19.55%. The Goldman Sachs Group’s revenue for the quarter was up 23.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $12.25 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 70.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
The Goldman Sachs Group Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 30th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 2nd will be given a dividend of $5.00 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 2nd. This represents a $20.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.2%. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 28.76%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
GS has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,220.00 to $1,010.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 14th. BMO Capital Markets lowered their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $970.00 to $950.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 19th. Morgan Stanley set a $1,145.00 target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. HSBC increased their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $995.00 to $1,007.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, September 28th. Finally, TD Cowen began coverage on The Goldman Sachs Group in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $1,050.00 price target for the company. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $1,049.52.
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Insider Activity
In related news, CEO David M. Solomon sold 12,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, October 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $910.72, for a total transaction of $10,928,640.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 159,180 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $144,968,409.60. This represents a 7.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Ericka T. Leslie sold 100 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, October 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $926.28, for a total value of $92,628.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 10,460 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,688,888.80. This represents a 0.95% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 12,500 shares of company stock worth $11,380,508 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.55% 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 Sachs reportedly is negotiating to acquire a controlling stake in South Korea’s Tmap Mobility. The potential transaction could expand the firm’s alternative-investment and technology exposure, although deal terms and financial impact remain uncertain. Goldman Sachs reportedly looking to acquire controlling stake in Tmap Mobility
- Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs advised on approximately $34.8 billion of Middle East and Africa M&A transactions during the first three quarters of 2026, supporting the outlook for investment-banking fees as deal activity improves. Goldman Sachs and Rothschild lead MEA M&A financial advisory
- Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs continues to receive favorable long-term commentary. Its latest reported quarter significantly exceeded expectations, with EPS of $17.01 and revenue of $18.68 billion, while the dividend remains supported by a relatively modest payout ratio. Why Goldman Sachs is a top stock for the long term
- Neutral Sentiment: Goldman’s research team continues to promote growth themes including artificial intelligence and autonomous transportation. These reports strengthen the firm’s research and advisory profile but have limited direct impact on near-term GS earnings. Autonomous vehicle stocks backed by hedge funds
- Negative Sentiment: Insider Ericka Leslie sold 100 shares at an average price of $926.28 after selling another 150 shares the prior day. CEO David Solomon also reportedly sold 12,000 shares. The transactions are small relative to total ownership and do not establish a fundamental problem, but repeated insider selling can weigh on investor sentiment. Goldman Sachs insider selling
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.
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