206,000 The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS Shares Acquired by MKP Capital Management L.L.C.

MKP Capital Management L.L.C. boosted its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 176.1% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 323,000 shares of the investment management company’s stock after buying an additional 206,000 shares during the quarter. The Goldman Sachs Group accounts for 8.6% of MKP Capital Management L.L.C.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 3rd biggest holding. MKP Capital Management L.L.C.’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $290,816,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Turim 21 Investimentos Ltda. purchased a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group in the 1st quarter worth about $25,000. Strive Financial Group LLC grew its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 316.7% during the 2nd quarter. Strive Financial Group LLC now owns 25 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 19 shares in the last quarter. BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc. grew its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 188.9% during the 2nd quarter. BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc. now owns 26 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 17 shares in the last quarter. Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 100.0% during the 3rd 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Clearstead Trust LLC acquired a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 2nd quarter valued at about $33,000. 71.21% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting The Goldman Sachs Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: CEO David Solomon said demand for AI infrastructure financing remains strong, pointing to client activity and the bank’s role in AI-sector transactions. That could support financing and advisory opportunities for Goldman Sachs, though the revenue impact was not quantified. Goldman Sachs sees strong demand for AI infrastructure financing
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman Sachs is among 21 financial institutions backing Project Faro, which has secured about $270 million in total funding for a planned U.S. stablecoin venture. The group is targeting a 2027 launch, but Goldman’s individual contribution and the project’s potential returns were not disclosed, making the near-term financial effect uncertain. Goldman and Citi help fund $270 million stablecoin venture
• Neutral Sentiment: A Goldman Sachs analyst reportedly projected that Anthropic could generate $685 billion in annual revenue by 2030. This is a forecast about an AI company—not Goldman Sachs—and is relevant mainly as a sign of the scale of the AI opportunity its banking and financing businesses may serve. Goldman Sachs predicts Anthropic could generate $685 billion in annual revenue
• Negative Sentiment: A Zacks analysis cited slowing earnings as a risk heading into 2027, tempering the positive outlook from AI-related growth opportunities. Is Goldman Sachs an attractive investment option heading into 2027?

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock opened at $910.40 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $262.59 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.09, a PEG ratio of 0.85 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.20. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $927.53 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $956.14. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 12-month low of $754.00 and a 12-month high of $1,153.99.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, October 13th. The investment management company reported $17.01 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $12.86 by $4.15. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 15.77% and a return on equity of 20.21%. The firm had revenue of $18.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.83 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $12.25 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 23.0% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts expect that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 71.49 earnings per share for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Announces Dividend

The business 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 of this dividend 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 is currently 28.76%.

Insider Transactions at The Goldman Sachs Group

In other news, CEO David M. Solomon sold 12,000 shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 27th. The shares were 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 in the company, valued at approximately $144,968,409.60. The trade was a 7.01% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Ericka T. Leslie sold 250 shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $890.25, for a total value of $222,562.50. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 10,710 shares in the company, valued at $9,534,577.50. The trade was a 2.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 12,500 shares of company stock valued at $11,380,508 in the last ninety days. 0.55% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently commented on GS shares. Loop Capital set a $1,050.00 price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Thursday, October 8th. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped 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 note on Wednesday, October 14th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $1,299.00 target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Morgan Stanley set a $1,145.00 target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, UBS Group lowered their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,010.00 to $1,000.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, November 2nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, The Goldman Sachs Group has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $1,052.04.

About The Goldman Sachs Group

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a global financial services firm founded in 1869 and headquartered in New York City. It serves corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals across major financial markets worldwide. The company’s businesses include investment banking, global markets, and asset and wealth management. Its services include advising on mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions, helping clients raise capital, facilitating trading and risk management, and managing investments and wealth for institutions and individuals.