Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ Decreases Stock Position in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ cut its position in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 6.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 64,425 shares of the investment management company’s stock after selling 4,201 shares during the quarter. Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $51,305,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group during the third quarter worth about $26,000. First PREMIER Bank bought a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Corundum Trust Company INC purchased a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC boosted its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 100.0% in the 3rd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 40 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 20 shares during the period. Finally, Clearstead Trust LLC purchased a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Institutional investors own 71.21% of the company’s stock.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Up 0.1%

GS stock opened at $905.52 on Tuesday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $919.96 and its 200 day moving average is $825.88. The stock has a market cap of $271.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.65, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.11 and a beta of 1.34. 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) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $11.52 by $2.03. The business had revenue of $15.71 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.30 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 13.73% and a return on equity of 15.19%. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $11.95 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 47.12 EPS for the current fiscal year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be paid a $4.50 dividend. This is a boost from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. This represents a $18.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group’s payout ratio is currently 31.20%.

Insider Buying and Selling at The Goldman Sachs Group

In other news, CFO Denis P. Coleman sold 11,623 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 9th. The stock was 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 in the company, valued at approximately $27,627,546.94. This represents a 28.37% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP John F.W. Rogers sold 2,704 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $960.99, for a total value of $2,598,516.96. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 9,428 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,060,213.72. This represents a 22.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 117,283 shares of company stock valued at $112,016,033. 0.55% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Key The Goldman Sachs Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights a technical “hammer” pattern and rising analyst earnings revisions, suggesting GS may have found short‑term support and could attract buyers if momentum continues. Goldman (GS) May Find a Bottom Soon, Here’s Why You Should Buy the Stock Now
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman’s macro team says several Asian markets (notably South Korea and Japan) have outperformed and still have room to rally — a bullish backdrop that could boost GS’s trading and AM fees from the region. These Asian markets have been ‘bangers’ this year. Here’s why they have further to rally, says Goldman Sachs
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman purchased shares in India’s Aye Finance after a muted debut, signaling continued client/investment activity in fast‑growing EM fintech — a small sign of deal flow and regional commitment. Goldman Sachs doubles down on Aye Finance despite muted debut; BofA picks up stake in EIL in Rs 100 crore bulk deal
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman’s research calls (energy “strong buys”, a SL Green price‑target change, and regional equity outlooks) demonstrate active analyst flow that can drive trading/research revenue but have mixed direct impact on GS stock. Goldman Sachs Names 3 ‘Strong Buy’ Energy Stocks with Room to Run
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO David Solomon’s comment that the tech sell‑off is “too broad” may reassure investors exposed to market volatility but is unlikely to move fundamentals immediately. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Says the Tech Sell-Off Is “Too Broad”
• Negative Sentiment: TipRanks reports a wave of insider selling totaling about $28M from top executives over the past week — a near‑term sentiment headwind that can spook investors even if sales are for diversification or tax planning. Goldman Sachs (GS) Key Insider Sells $28M in Stock. Should Investors Worry?
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage of internal tensions (legal/personnel friction with former GC Kathy Ruemmler) raises governance/reputational questions that could weigh on sentiment if escalated. How Kathy Ruemmler and Goldman Sachs Finally Reached Their Breaking Point

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on GS shares. BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $980.00 to $985.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $898.00 to $1,087.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Argus lifted their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $863.00 to $1,066.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 19th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and fifteen have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $916.86.

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.