Analysts Set The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) Target Price at $792.67

Shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) have earned an average rating of “Hold” from the twenty-two ratings firms that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seventeen have issued a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month target price among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $792.6667.

A number of research firms recently issued reports on GS. Dbs Bank boosted their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $800.00 to $890.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 13th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $725.00 to $790.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 30th. Morgan Stanley cut their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $854.00 to $828.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. Rothschild & Co Redburn boosted their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $608.00 to $748.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Finally, Citigroup upped their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $700.00 to $765.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 16th.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman plans to ramp up investment in Japan’s mid‑cap companies, expanding its regional dealmaking and underwriting footprint — a direct growth push for advisory and capital markets fees in Asia. Goldman to ramp up investment in Japan’s mid-cap companies
• Positive Sentiment: Rising M&A volumes and a record backlog are lifting investment‑banking revenue expectations into 2026 — analyses name Goldman as a key beneficiary alongside peers, supporting higher fee outlooks. M&As Are Heating Up: 3 Investment Bank Stocks to Benefit in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: High‑profile endorsements (Jim Cramer) and multiple bullish analyst notes highlight GS’s faster growth trajectory vs. many sectors, which can boost retail/institutional sentiment and demand for the stock. Jim Cramer Believes “Goldman Sachs May Be Growing Faster Than Almost All the Stocks in Tech”
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman is scaling firmwide AI (OneGS 3.0 and an assistant) to boost productivity and reshape workflows — potential to lower operating costs and increase fee‑generating efficiency over time. How Goldman Is Scaling AI to Transform Its Business Operations
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman’s research pieces — including a small‑cap biotech catalyst playbook and bullish long‑term equity calls — reinforce its advisory/research franchise, which supports recurring revenue and trading flows. Goldman’s Small-Cap Biotech Universe: The 2026 Catalyst Playbook For Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman’s macro outlook expects the U.S. to “substantially outperform” in 2026 — a view that supports stronger consumer/credit activity and higher capital markets volumes, positive for GS’s businesses. U.S. Economy to ‘Substantially Outperform’ in 2026, Says Goldman
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman’s commodities outlook for 2026 frames sectoral hedging and client advisory opportunities — useful for trading desks but indirect for near‑term EPS. Commodities Are Your 2026 Portfolio Insurance, Here’s Why According To Goldman Sachs
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational and fund updates (Goldman Mid Cap funds, GSBD credit facility amendment) are routine liquidity/portfolio management items — relevant to specific vehicles but only indirect for GS parent stock. Goldman Sachs BDC Expands Credit Facility and Liquidity
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly earnings previews flag a possible low‑single‑digit EPS decline next quarter — a near‑term headwind that could temper upside if results miss expectations. Goldman Sachs’ Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman’s own note warning the stock‑market’s historic run may be ending is a cautionary macro signal — such commentary can raise volatility and weigh on investor risk appetite. Wave Goodbye To the Stock Market’s Historic Run, Goldman Sachs Says

Institutional Investors Weigh In On The Goldman Sachs Group

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in GS. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group in the 3rd quarter valued at $26,000. First PREMIER Bank purchased a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the third quarter worth about $28,000. Corundum Trust Company INC acquired a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the third quarter valued at about $29,000. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 1,800.0% during the 2nd quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 38 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 36 shares during the period. Finally, Elevation Wealth Partners LLC lifted its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 100.0% during the 3rd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 40 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.21% of the company’s stock.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Performance

The Goldman Sachs Group stock opened at $901.67 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $814.92 and a 200 day moving average price of $759.06. The Goldman Sachs Group has a 52 week low of $439.38 and a 52 week high of $919.10. The firm has a market capitalization of $270.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.32, a PEG ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 1.36. The company has a current ratio of 0.65, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.53.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 14th. The investment management company reported $12.25 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $10.27 by $1.98. The Goldman Sachs Group had a return on equity of 15.29% and a net margin of 13.18%.The company had revenue of $15.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $13.68 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $8.40 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 19.5% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts anticipate that The Goldman Sachs Group will post 47.12 earnings per share for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 2nd will be issued a $4.00 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 2nd. This represents a $16.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.8%. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 32.50%.

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.