Rakuten Securities Inc. Has $4.36 Million Stock Holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Rakuten Securities Inc. grew its position in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 54.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 4,957 shares of the investment management company’s stock after buying an additional 1,744 shares during the period. The Goldman Sachs Group makes up 1.4% of Rakuten Securities Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 15th largest position. Rakuten Securities Inc.’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $4,357,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Acropolis Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 1.8% during the fourth quarter. Acropolis Investment Management LLC now owns 630 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $554,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 2.0% in the fourth quarter. Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC now owns 574 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $505,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. Optas LLC raised its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.4% during the fourth quarter. Optas LLC now owns 2,553 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $2,244,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares during the period. Terra Nova Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Terra Nova Asset Management LLC now owns 2,650 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $2,329,000 after purchasing an additional 12 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bluesphere Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Bluesphere Advisors LLC now owns 1,620 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $1,424,000 after purchasing an additional 12 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 71.21% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. BNP Paribas Exane increased their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $775.00 to $970.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Daiwa Securities Group cut their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $940.00 to $891.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Monday, April 13th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,050.00 to $1,000.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, April 13th. Finally, Bank of America cut their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,100.00 to $1,050.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fourteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, The Goldman Sachs Group presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $924.14.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Treasurer Carey Halio sold 2,846 shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $927.17, for a total value of $2,638,725.82. Following the sale, the treasurer owned 2,017 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,870,101.89. The trade was a 58.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CFO Denis P. Coleman sold 11,623 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $941.57, for a total value of $10,943,868.11. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 29,342 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $27,627,546.94. This trade represents a 28.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 34,003 shares of company stock worth $32,216,641 over the last three months. Company insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman is advising on a potential stake sale for Warburg Pincus‑backed Princeton Digital Group—an advisory mandate that could generate meaningful investment banking fees if the process proceeds. Warburg Pincus‑Backed PDG Is Said to Tap Goldman for Stake Sale
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs Alternatives is investing $50M in BLP Digital, expanding its exposure to agentic AI for finance processes—an investment that supports long‑term fee and alternatives growth. Goldman Sachs Alternatives Invests $50M in BLP Digital
• Neutral Sentiment: ING Bank Śląski completed acquisition of Goldman Sachs TFI in Poland for PLN 405m—this disposes of a regional asset/AUM for Goldman; not material to consolidated results but reduces local distribution footprint. ING Groep’s Polish Unit Takes Full Control of Goldman Sachs TFI
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman Sachs Asset Management announced liquidation plans for two municipal/investment‑grade ETFs—likely a small AUM/fee hit but limited systemic impact on firm revenue. Goldman Sachs Asset Management Announces Liquidation of Two ETFs
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman research highlights rising AI concentration in the S&P 500 (now ~45%) and issues a “stark” message on index concentration—this positions Goldman as a market voice but primarily affects market narratives rather than immediate firm earnings. Goldman Sachs has a stark message on the S&P 500
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling disclosed: an insider sold roughly $1.02M of GS stock—insider sales can raise short‑term sentiment concerns even if not uncommon at large firms. Insider Selling: The Goldman Sachs Group Insider Sells $1,024,896.85 in Stock
• Negative Sentiment: BofA flagged investor caution on GS despite the solid quarter and trimmed downside in its target—analyst caution and a reduced target can limit upside and prompt profit‑taking. BofA Flags Investor Caution on Goldman Sachs

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

NYSE GS opened at $931.35 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $868.37 and its 200-day moving average is $861.39. The company has a quick ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.56. The company has a market capitalization of $274.74 billion, a PE ratio of 17.02, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 1.32. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 12-month low of $523.42 and a 12-month high of $984.70.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last announced its earnings results on Monday, April 13th. The investment management company reported $17.55 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $15.92 by $1.63. The business had revenue of $17.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.66 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 14.13% and a return on equity of 16.02%. The firm’s revenue was up 14.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $14.12 earnings per share. Equities research analysts anticipate that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 59.53 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 29th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 1st will be issued a $4.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 1st. This represents a $18.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 32.89%.

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.