Braun Stacey Associates Inc. Boosts Stock Position in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Braun Stacey Associates Inc. boosted its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 7.7% in the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 37,956 shares of the investment management company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,727 shares during the period. The Goldman Sachs Group accounts for approximately 1.1% of Braun Stacey Associates Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 27th biggest position. Braun Stacey Associates Inc.’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $38,388,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc. increased its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 188.9% during the second quarter. BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc. now owns 26 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 17 shares in the last quarter. Turim 21 Investimentos Ltda. bought a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group in the 1st quarter worth about $25,000. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC bought a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC grew its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 287.5% during the 4th quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 31 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Steph & Co. purchased a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 1st quarter valued at about $27,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 71.21% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have issued reports on the stock. UBS Group lifted their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,120.00 to $1,150.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Morgan Stanley set a $1,145.00 price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,195.00 to $1,325.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Oppenheimer cut The Goldman Sachs Group from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,062.86.

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:GS opened at $1,034.35 on Friday. 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 cap of $301.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.96, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.06 and a beta of 1.30. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $1,048.89 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $968.57. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $721.16 and a fifty-two week high of $1,153.99.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 14th. The investment management company reported $20.98 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 the consensus estimate of $16.22 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $10.91 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 39.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 68.89 earnings per share for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 29th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be issued a $5.00 dividend. This is an increase from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.50. This represents a $20.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio is 27.78%.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs received a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting improving earnings expectations and the potential for continued momentum in its businesses. All You Need to Know About Goldman Rating Upgrade to Strong Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage sentiment remains supportive, with analysts assigning GS an average “Moderate Buy” recommendation. Goldman’s strong recent earnings performance and broadening presence in investment banking, asset management, ETFs and alternatives reinforce the long-term thesis. Goldman Sachs Given Average Recommendation of Moderate Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs Alternatives led a $240 million funding round for Owner, an AI-focused platform serving local businesses. The deal highlights Goldman’s ability to generate alternative-investment activity and related fees, although the direct earnings impact is likely limited. Owner Raises 240 Million Led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives
• Neutral Sentiment: An AFM filing identified Goldman Sachs as a 2.97% shareholder in Qiagen. The disclosure demonstrates investment activity but does not by itself materially change Goldman’s operating outlook. Goldman Sachs Revealed as a Shareholder in Qiagen
• Negative Sentiment: GS is challenging proposed changes to the global systemically important bank (GSIB) capital surcharge. Higher required buffers could constrain returns, capital deployment and shareholder distributions if regulators adopt a tougher framework. Goldman Faces GSIB Capital Fight and SEC AI Fund Subpoenas
• Negative Sentiment: The SEC has subpoenaed Goldman and other major banks regarding margin lending to hedge fund Situational Awareness, which suffered a sharp loss during an AI-stock sell-off. The investigation raises compliance, leverage and potential litigation risks, though no wrongdoing has been established. SEC Probe Puts Wall Street Leverage Risk Back in Focus

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.