Rep. Steve Cohen Sells The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) Stock

Representative Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee) recently sold shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS). In a filing disclosed on January 14th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in The Goldman Sachs Group stock on December 17th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “STEPHENS ADVANTAGE ACCOUNT” account.

Representative Steve Cohen also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) on 12/17/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund (NYSE:RFI) on 12/17/2025.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZKAP) on 12/17/2025.

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

Shares of GS stock traded down $8.44 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $967.42. 880,259 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,331,915. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.53, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 0.65. The firm has a market cap of $290.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.59, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 1.33. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $865.06 and its 200-day simple moving average is $790.69. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a twelve month low of $439.38 and a twelve month high of $984.70.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last released its earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $14.01 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $11.52 by $2.49. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 13.18% and a return on equity of 15.29%. The business had revenue of $13.45 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.30 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $11.95 EPS. The business’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, Inc. will post 47.12 earnings per share for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be paid a dividend of $4.50 per share. This represents a $18.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 2nd. This is an increase from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio is 32.50%.

Key Headlines Impacting The Goldman Sachs Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings beat and trading strength: GS reported Q4 EPS of $14.01, well above Street forecasts, and equities trading set a Wall Street record — the results underpin the rally in the stock. Goldman Sachs’ profit rises on dealmaking, trading strength
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increase: Goldman raised its quarterly dividend to $4.50 (12.5% higher), signaling confidence in capital return and supporting yield-focused investors. Goldman Sachs Posts Strong 2025 Results, Raises Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upside: Several firms raised targets after results (e.g., Wells Fargo to $1,050; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods to $1,000), giving explicit upside scenarios that can attract buyers. Wells Fargo raises Goldman Sachs price target to $1,050 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raises target (Benzinga)
• Neutral Sentiment: Apple Card transition: Goldman’s decision to exit the Apple Card partnership reduced reported revenue (accounting impact) but led to a one‑time profit benefit — the move refocuses the bank away from consumer lending. MarketBeat Q4 earnings summary
• Neutral Sentiment: Management opportunity areas: CEO David Solomon flagged heavier M&A activity and interest in new businesses (e.g., prediction markets), which supports revenue growth potential but is exploratory. Goldman Sachs CEO looks at prediction markets (CNBC)
• Neutral Sentiment: Bond issuance and balance-sheet activity: Goldman is marketing multi‑tranche dollar bonds after earnings — typical funding activity but relevant for capital and funding costs. Goldman, Wells Fargo kick off dollar-bond sales after earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue miss and mixed metrics: Reported revenue ($13.45B) missed some analyst estimates and certain metrics vary across sources — investors may reprice until revenue trends normalize. MarketBeat Q4 earnings details
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst target cuts and cash‑flow scrutiny: Some firms trimmed targets (e.g., Autonomous to $960) and third‑party data flagged a sharp drop in operating cash flow — these raise near‑term valuation and liquidity questions for cautious investors. Autonomous lowers GS target to $960 QuiverQuant cash-flow note

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on GS. Morgan Stanley lowered their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $854.00 to $828.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $843.00 to $900.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Dbs Bank increased their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $800.00 to $890.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 13th. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $608.00 to $748.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Finally, UBS Group upped their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $762.00 to $805.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 7th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $861.16.

Institutional Trading of The Goldman Sachs Group

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in GS. Dagco Inc. purchased a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group during the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in 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 acquiring an additional 36 shares during the period. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 3rd quarter valued at $26,000. First PREMIER Bank bought a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the third quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Corundum Trust Company INC purchased a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the third quarter valued at $29,000. 71.21% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Representative Cohen

Steve Cohen (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2007. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cohen (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Cohen earned a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt and a J.D. from the University of Memphis School of Law. Prior to his election to the U.S. House, Cohen was a member of the Tennessee State Senate. As a child, Cohen contracted polio. Cohen filed to run for his first elected office the same day that he first registered to vote.

The Goldman Sachs Group Company Profile

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.