Erste Asset Management GmbH Acquires 4,737 Shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Erste Asset Management GmbH raised its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 12.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 43,709 shares of the investment management company’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,737 shares during the period. Erste Asset Management GmbH’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $35,147,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of GS. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. First PREMIER Bank acquired a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Corundum Trust Company INC bought a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the third quarter worth $29,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 100.0% during 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 during the period. Finally, Clearstead Trust LLC bought a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group in the 2nd quarter valued at $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.21% of the company’s stock.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Up 0.8%

GS stock opened at $928.87 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $278.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.11, a P/E/G ratio of 1.13 and a beta of 1.34. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a twelve month low of $439.38 and a twelve month high of $984.70. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $924.95 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $835.31. The company has a quick ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.29.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $11.52 by $2.03. The company 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 firm posted $11.95 EPS. Analysts anticipate 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 disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a $4.50 dividend. This is a boost from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $18.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The Goldman Sachs Group’s payout ratio is 31.20%.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results showed an EPS beat and stronger profitability that traders like (EPS outperformed estimates even as revenue dipped), supporting near‑term sentiment for GS. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage and price‑target momentum remain supportive (multiple buy/overweight ratings and high price targets cited by firms), helping underpin the rally. How Is Goldman Sachs’ Stock Performance Compared to Other Capital Markets Stocks?
• Positive Sentiment: Research/product flow: Goldman’s macro calls (including a bullish gold outlook) and prime‑brokerage notes (e.g., optimism on a software rebound) support trading and prime brokerage fee prospects, which investors view as revenue catalysts. Even Banks Now Bow To A Golden Master US software stocks to keep rebounding, says Goldman Sachs prime brokerage note
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate and deal activity: Goldman arranging investor/analyst meetings (e.g., with Yes Bank, Gland Pharma) highlights its investment‑banking advisory role but is routine and not an immediate stock mover. Yes Bank Updates Markets on Outcome of Goldman Sachs Asia Financials Investor Meetings
• Neutral Sentiment: Management signaling on crypto: CEO David Solomon acknowledged owning a very small amount of Bitcoin — symbolic for GS’s evolving view on digital assets but unlikely to move fundamentals materially. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Admits To Owning Bitcoin
• Negative Sentiment: Cash‑flow and insider activity raise caution: Q4 operating cash flow swung sharply negative and Quiver highlights heavy insider selling in recent months — items investors watch for liquidity and governance signals. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings

Insider Activity at The Goldman Sachs Group

In other The Goldman Sachs Group news, CAO Sheara J. Fredman sold 4,863 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $923.75, for a total transaction of $4,492,196.25. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 10,301 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,515,548.75. The trade was a 32.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 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 sale, the chief financial officer owned 29,342 shares in the company, valued at $27,627,546.94. This represents a 28.37% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 117,283 shares of company stock worth $112,016,033 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. 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 report on Tuesday, January 20th. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $990.00 price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Dbs Bank lifted their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $800.00 to $890.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 13th. HSBC upped their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $742.00 to $802.00 in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 19th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and fourteen have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $916.86.

The Goldman Sachs Group 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.