Insider Selling: The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) CEO Sells 272 Shares of Stock

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The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS – Get Free Report) CEO David Solomon sold 272 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $938.92, for a total value of $255,386.24. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 125,527 shares in the company, valued at approximately $117,859,810.84. This represents a 0.22% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Performance

NYSE GS traded up $1.75 on Thursday, hitting $938.56. 2,335,035 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,521,497. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $891.48 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $805.95. The firm has a market capitalization of $281.50 billion, a PE ratio of 18.30, a P/E/G ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.29. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 1-year low of $439.38 and a 1-year high of $984.70.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $11.52 by $2.03. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 13.73% and a return on equity of 15.19%. The firm had revenue of $15.71 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.30 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $11.95 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts expect that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 47.12 EPS for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a dividend of $4.50 per share. This is an increase from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. This represents a $18.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 31.20%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Quadcap Wealth Management LLC raised its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 6.5% in the fourth quarter. Quadcap Wealth Management LLC now owns 858 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $754,000 after purchasing an additional 52 shares during the period. Eagle Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the fourth quarter worth $462,000. RMR Wealth Builders grew its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 17.0% in the fourth quarter. RMR Wealth Builders now owns 4,480 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $3,938,000 after buying an additional 650 shares in the last quarter. Anchyra Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 4th quarter valued at $215,000. Finally, Aprio Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 304.2% during the 4th quarter. Aprio Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,142 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,883,000 after acquiring an additional 1,612 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.21% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about The Goldman Sachs Group

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

  • Positive Sentiment: Zacks compares Goldman to Evercore and argues GS’s diversified model, rebound in M&A activity and a relatively discounted valuation give it an edge — a bullish framing for GS’s investment‑banking outlook. Goldman vs. Evercore: Which Investment Banking Stock to Bet On?
  • Positive Sentiment: Goldman promoted seven partners into its top leadership group, signaling stronger bench strength across wealth, asset management and investment banking — positive for execution and franchise continuity. Goldman Sachs Adds Seven Partners to Top Leadership Group
  • Positive Sentiment: RBC Capital calls GS a “preeminent global investment bank,” reinforcing favorable analyst sentiment and supporting valuation upside cited by other banks raising targets. RBC Capital—Preeminent Global Investment Bank
  • Neutral Sentiment: Goldman’s research is active and visible — analysts are flagging a “buy the dip” opportunity in obesity drug stocks, which highlights the firm’s market influence but is an indirect driver of GS revenues. Goldman Says “Good Opportunity To Buy Dip” In Obesity Drug Stocks
  • Neutral Sentiment: Goldman-backed analyst views and corporate coverage (example: backing of TransDigm after aerospace acquisitions) underscore the firm’s trading/research reach but have mixed near‑term P&L impact. Goldman Backs TransDigm After Aerospace Acquisitions
  • Neutral Sentiment: Macro and sector coverage (data‑center features, gold/silver outlooks) keep GS prominent in market narratives but are indirect drivers of equity performance. Inside the race to build data centers
  • Negative Sentiment: Material insider selling: multiple senior executives (including the treasurer, CAO and other high‑profile insiders) disclosed large share sales last week — a near‑term negative for market sentiment given scale and timing. Top Goldman Sachs Insiders Quietly Cash Out Millions

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on GS shares. Citigroup raised their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $700.00 to $765.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 16th. Argus raised their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $863.00 to $1,066.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. UBS Group lifted 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 report on Tuesday, October 7th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $970.00 to $1,050.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $898.00 to $1,087.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $898.00.

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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.

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