Rydar Equities Inc. Has $6.36 Million Position in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Rydar Equities Inc. lifted its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 16.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 5,887 shares of the investment management company’s stock after purchasing an additional 836 shares during the period. The Goldman Sachs Group comprises 3.6% of Rydar Equities Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 4th biggest holding. Rydar Equities Inc.’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $6,364,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Turim 21 Investimentos Ltda. bought a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group during the first quarter worth approximately $25,000. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 287.5% in the fourth quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 31 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 23 shares in the last quarter. Steph & Co. bought a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the first quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. acquired a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. 71.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

The Goldman Sachs Group Trading Up 0.5%

The Goldman Sachs Group stock opened at $1,042.17 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $1,054.37 and a 200 day moving average price of $960.45. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 52 week low of $705.55 and a 52 week high of $1,153.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.17, a quick ratio of 0.63 and a current ratio of 0.63. The firm has a market capitalization of $303.45 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.09, a P/E/G ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 1.30.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 14th. The investment management company reported $20.98 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $14.47 by $6.51. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 15.53% and a return on equity of 19.16%. The firm had revenue of $20.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.22 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $10.91 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 39.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts forecast that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 68.89 EPS for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 29th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be issued a dividend of $5.00 per share. This is a positive change from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.50. This represents a $20.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio is presently 27.78%.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: NEOS acquisition strengthens ETF strategy: Goldman Sachs agreed to acquire NEOS Investments for up to $2.25 billion in cash and equity. NEOS manages approximately $30–$32 billion across 19 options-based income ETFs, including Bitcoin- and Ethereum-linked products. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approval. Goldman Sachs to buy ETF manager NEOS in $2.25bn deal
• Positive Sentiment: Potential for recurring fee growth: The deal expands Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s active and derivatives-based ETF capabilities, particularly products designed to generate income through options. It could lift Goldman’s active ETF assets to roughly $80 billion and its broader ETF platform to about $130 billion, improving its competitive position in a rapidly growing segment. Will GS’s Push Into Options-Based ETFs Enhance Its Competitive Edge?
• Neutral Sentiment: Strong earnings provide a fundamental cushion: Goldman’s latest quarterly report substantially exceeded expectations, with earnings per share of $20.98 versus a $14.47 consensus estimate and revenue of $20.34 billion versus $16.22 billion expected. However, analysts are monitoring whether the earnings momentum can continue after the stock’s post-results pullback. Why Is Goldman Down 10% Since Last Earnings Report?
• Negative Sentiment: Acquisition and market risks remain: Paying as much as $2.25 billion for NEOS creates integration and return-on-investment risks, while crypto-linked and options-based ETFs may be more sensitive to volatility, investor demand and regulatory changes. Elevated interest rates, oil-market uncertainty and broader risk-off trading could also pressure Goldman’s investment-banking and trading businesses.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have recently weighed in on GS. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $870.00 to $920.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Weiss Ratings raised The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $1,299.00 target price on The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. CICC Research increased their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $825.00 to $980.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 19th. Finally, Barclays lifted their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,048.00 to $1,245.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,062.86.

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.