The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS Stake Boosted by Arete Wealth Advisors LLC

Arete Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 25.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 5,718 shares of the investment management company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,142 shares during the period. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $4,553,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. First PREMIER Bank acquired a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group in the third quarter worth approximately $28,000. Corundum Trust Company INC bought a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group during the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Clearstead Trust LLC acquired a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group in the second quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Finally, Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in 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 worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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: Q4 results showed earnings strength: EPS beat expectations and net income rose year‑over‑year, which supports valuation narratives and underpins several bullish analyst price targets and buy ratings.
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman analysts continue to publish market-impact research (e.g., estimating a $5–$6 oil risk premium from U.S.–Iran tensions) — a reminder the firm’s macro/research franchise remains active and can drive trading flows for clients. U.S.-Iran tensions adding $5-$6 oil risk premium, Goldman analysts say
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman’s research team is active across coverage (recent analyst moves on Segro and Iberdrola show ongoing industry engagement), which supports recurring revenue from institutional clients but is unlikely to move the stock dramatically on its own. Segro: Solid Operations but Limited Upside and Valuation Constraints Drive Shift to Hold
• Negative Sentiment: Technical risk: Barron’s flags GS trading near a critical support ~ $875 — a decisive breakdown could trigger broader selling in financials and amplify the decline in GS shares as technical traders rush for exits. All Eyes on Goldman Sachs as Key Support Wobbles
• Negative Sentiment: Cash-flow and insider activity concerns: recent reporting highlighted a large drop in operating cash flow and extensive insider selling, which can weigh on sentiment and raises questions about liquidity/treasury trends even as EPS was up. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings: Revenue Down, EPS Up; Operating Cash Flow Plunges
• Negative Sentiment: Talent risk: press reports indicate Millennium Management hired Goldman’s equities co‑chief — an executive departure that can concern investors about bench strength in investment banking/equities leadership. Hedge Fund and Insider Trading News: David Tepper, Steve Cohen, Ray Dalio, Brevan Howard, Millennium Management, Citadel Investment Group, Candel Therapeutics Inc (CADL), Meta Platforms Inc (META), and More
• Negative Sentiment: Reputation/ESG noise: commentary on Goldman’s DEI challenges adds a reputational overhang that can amplify selling during risk‑off episodes. Goldman Sachs And The Fragility Of Corporate DEI

The Goldman Sachs Group Trading Down 7.7%

Shares of NYSE:GS opened at $857.90 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.29, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 1.13. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $924.23 and its 200-day moving average is $836.93. The company has a market cap of $254.58 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.73, a P/E/G ratio of 1.06 and a beta of 1.34. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 52-week low of $439.38 and a 52-week high of $984.70.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $11.52 by $2.03. The firm had revenue of $15.71 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.30 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a return on equity of 15.19% and a net margin of 13.73%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $11.95 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 47.12 earnings per share 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. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a $4.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $18.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.1%. This is a positive change from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 31.20%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

GS has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Dbs Bank raised their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $800.00 to $890.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 13th. Daiwa Securities Group increased their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $927.00 to $940.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Bank of America raised their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,050.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on 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, Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research note on Friday, January 16th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and fourteen have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, The Goldman Sachs Group currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $916.86.

Insider Activity at The Goldman Sachs Group

In related news, insider Kathryn H. Ruemmler sold 9,589 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $927.51, for a total transaction of $8,893,893.39. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 18,533 shares in the company, valued at $17,189,542.83. The trade was a 34.10% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, CFO Denis P. Coleman sold 11,623 shares of the company’s 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 completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 29,342 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,627,546.94. This trade represents a 28.37% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 117,283 shares of company stock worth $112,016,033. Insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

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.