Trust Co. of Vermont Invests $1.30 Million in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Trust Co. of Vermont acquired a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 1,285 shares of the investment management company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,300,000.

Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Audent Global Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 10.1% in the fourth quarter. Audent Global Asset Management LLC now owns 5,238 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $4,604,000 after acquiring an additional 479 shares in the last quarter. Oak Grove Capital LLC bought a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group during the fourth quarter worth $1,890,000. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. boosted its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 2.6% in the fourth quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 141,990 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $124,809,000 after purchasing an additional 3,653 shares during the last quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC grew its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 35.0% in the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 11,944 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $10,499,000 after purchasing an additional 3,098 shares during the period. Finally, New Age Alpha Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 92.4% during the 4th quarter. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC now owns 14,298 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $12,568,000 after purchasing an additional 6,867 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 71.21% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms recently issued reports on GS. HSBC upgraded shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Citigroup boosted their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,100.00 to $1,200.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Barclays increased their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,048.00 to $1,245.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,070.00 to $1,190.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,062.86.

The Goldman Sachs Group Trading Down 1.9%

Shares of GS opened at $1,002.64 on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a twelve month low of $712.97 and a twelve month high of $1,153.99. The stock has a market cap of $291.94 billion, a PE ratio of 15.48, a P/E/G ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a quick ratio of 0.63, a current ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.17. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $1,054.38 and its 200-day moving average price is $963.86.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 14th. The investment management company reported $20.98 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $14.47 by $6.51. The firm had revenue of $20.34 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.22 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 15.53% and a return on equity of 19.16%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 39.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $10.91 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 68.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 29th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be issued a dividend of $5.00 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $20.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.0%. This is a positive change from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.50. The Goldman Sachs Group’s payout ratio is 27.78%.

Key The Goldman Sachs Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs agreed to acquire NEOS Investments, the issuer of income-focused ETFs including the NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF, for up to $2.25 billion. The transaction would expand Goldman’s ETF and wealth-management capabilities and could add recurring fee revenue, although the premium price raises execution and integration expectations. Goldman Sachs Just Paid $2.25 Billion for the Family Behind Your 14% Income Fund
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman is also buying LCN Capital Partners for up to $410 million. LCN oversees roughly $3 billion, and the deal broadens Goldman’s private real-estate and net-lease platform while supporting more durable, capital-light asset-management revenue. Goldman Sachs to buy LCN Capital Partners in up to $410 million deal
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman forecasts U.S. ETF inflows could exceed $2 trillion in 2026, driven by active, AI, thematic and leveraged products. That outlook supports the strategic rationale for the NEOS acquisition and Goldman’s broader asset-management push. Goldman Sachs’ $2 Trillion ETF Forecast Signals a New Era for AI, Active and Thematic Funds
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman’s research projecting a $1.8 trillion global space economy by 2035 and its positive views on AI-related opportunities reinforce the firm’s market influence, but these forecasts have limited immediate impact on GS earnings. Elon Musk responds to Goldman Sachs’ bold space economy prediction
• Negative Sentiment: Reports indicate GS underperformed while the broader market advanced, suggesting investors may be taking profits or remaining cautious about valuation, acquisition costs and financial-sector exposure. Rising oil prices and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions could further pressure markets and increase volatility. Goldman Sachs Stock Sinks As Market Gains

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.