The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) Given New $1,000.00 Price Target at UBS Group

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) had its price objective decreased by investment analysts at UBS Group from $1,010.00 to $1,000.00 in a report released on Monday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the investment management company’s stock. UBS Group‘s price objective indicates a potential upside of 11.26% from the company’s current price.

GS has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cut their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,130.00 to $1,100.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 14th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Wednesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $955.00 to $970.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, October 16th. Bank of America lifted their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,150.00 to $1,300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets dropped 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 report on Monday, October 19th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $1,052.04.

The Goldman Sachs Group Trading Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSE GS traded up $4.22 during mid-day trading on Monday, hitting $898.77. The stock had a trading volume of 1,858,594 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,211,532. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $947.65 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $958.04. The Goldman Sachs Group has a 1 year low of $754.00 and a 1 year 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 firm has a market cap of $261.70 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.92, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.84 and a beta of 1.29.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) 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 Goldman Sachs Group had a return on equity of 19.55% and a net margin of 15.77%. The company had revenue of $18.68 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.83 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $12.25 EPS. The Goldman Sachs Group’s revenue was up 23.0% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts anticipate that The Goldman Sachs Group will post 70.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO David M. Solomon sold 12,000 shares of the company’s 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 sale, 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 position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Ericka T. Leslie sold 250 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $890.25, for a total transaction of $222,562.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 10,710 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,534,577.50. This trade represents a 2.28% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 12,500 shares of company stock worth $11,380,508. 0.55% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of The Goldman Sachs Group

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Turim 21 Investimentos Ltda. bought a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the first quarter worth about $25,000. Strive Financial Group LLC increased its position 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 buying an additional 19 shares in the last quarter. BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc. raised 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 period. Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC increased its position 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 acquiring an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Clearstead Trust LLC acquired a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the 2nd quarter worth about $33,000. 71.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: ETF buying supports demand for GS shares. The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF reportedly added Goldman Sachs as part of a $130.6 million purchase that increased all 30 holdings. The inclusion may provide modest technical support for the stock. SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Adds Goldman Sachs and Caterpillar
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman’s oil outlook highlights potential benefits for its commodities business. The bank raised its crude-price forecasts and warned Brent could reach $140 per barrel in 2027 if Middle East disruptions cause a prolonged supply shock. Elevated volatility and commodity activity could support trading revenue, although the forecast also reflects significant geopolitical risk. How Oil Prices Could Average $130 per Barrel Next Year
• Neutral Sentiment: Research activity remains prominent. Goldman analysts maintained a Buy rating on Glencore and revised their expectations for Bank of England policy amid higher energy costs and inflation risks. These reports reinforce Goldman’s research franchise but have limited direct impact on GS earnings. Goldman Maintains Buy Rating on Glencore
• Negative Sentiment: Restrictions on AI tools could slow productivity gains. Goldman reportedly limited bankers’ use of Anthropic’s Claude Code and Microsoft GitHub tools to engineers, citing internal guidance. Tighter controls may reduce near-term efficiency benefits, though they could also help manage compliance and cybersecurity risks. Goldman Sachs Bars Bankers From Employing Some AI Tools
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and a reduced depositary-receipt target weigh on sentiment. Reports highlighted insider sales involving Goldman and a 12.73% reduction in a Goldman-related depositary-receipt price target. These items may reinforce caution among investors, although neither necessarily signals a deterioration in the bank’s operating results. Goldman Sachs Stock Falls on 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.