Stephens Inc. AR Acquires 5,711 Shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Stephens Inc. AR boosted its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 9.1% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 68,247 shares of the investment management company’s stock after buying an additional 5,711 shares during the period. The Goldman Sachs Group makes up approximately 0.7% of Stephens Inc. AR’s holdings, making the stock its 23rd biggest holding. Stephens Inc. AR’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $54,348,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the third quarter worth $26,000. First PREMIER Bank bought a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 3rd quarter worth about $28,000. Corundum Trust Company INC bought a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 1,800.0% in the 2nd quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 38 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares during the period. Finally, Elevation Wealth Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 100.0% in the third quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 40 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 71.21% 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’s active research franchise and fresh sector coverage are visible catalysts — the bank kicked off U.S. software coverage with top software “buys” that reinforce recurring research/product revenue and client engagement. Goldman Sachs Names 3 Top Software Buys — and Two Stocks to Avoid
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman analysts continue to generate actionable research — e.g., an upgrade of CNH Industrial to Buy (price target $13) highlights ongoing commissionable research/IB coverage that supports fee pipelines. CNH Industrial: Approaching Earnings Trough with Upside to Consensus and Attractive Valuation Justifying Buy Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Market positioning ahead of Goldman’s Q4 results: previews expect revenue strength but flag EPS pressure from higher expenses, so investors are trading on guidance and expense cadence rather than a clean earnings beat story. Should You Buy, Hold or Sell Goldman Stock Ahead of Its Q4 Earnings?
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman’s macro views (e.g., forecasting solid 2026 returns while warning valuations are high) shape its client flow and positioning business — supportive for fee activity but also signaling caution on frothy markets. Goldman Sachs Warns Valuations Are ‘Historically High,’ But Bear Market Is Unlikely In 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Policy/regulatory risk: U.S. banks are pushing back on a proposed 10% cap on credit‑card APRs — if enacted, that policy would weigh on net interest income, card lending economics and consumer credit availability, creating downside risk for banks including GS. Banks warn consumers will be hurt by Trump’s 10% cap on credit card interest rates
• Negative Sentiment: Volatility from sector calls: Goldman’s bearish stance / Sell initiation on Super Micro (SMCI) has generated headlines and sector turbulence in AI/server names — a pullback in tech/AI could reduce trading and advisory activity tied to that cycle. Why Super Micro Stock (SMCI) Is Sliding — and What Goldman Sachs Sees Next

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Down 1.3%

GS stock opened at $937.52 on Wednesday. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 1-year low of $439.38 and a 1-year high of $961.69. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $858.52 and its 200 day simple moving average is $788.39. 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 firm has a market capitalization of $281.19 billion, a PE ratio of 19.04, a PEG ratio of 1.01 and a beta of 1.33.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on GS shares. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $855.00 to $970.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. BMO Capital Markets upped their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $785.00 to $980.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Daiwa Capital Markets lifted their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $823.00 to $927.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Morgan Stanley cut their price objective on shares of 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. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $849.61.

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.