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The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Financial Services · Financial - Capital Markets

$976.67

Up+$4.16 (+0.43%)

Updated Sep 16, 2026, 6:24 PM

SID Score

5.8/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

36/100

Bearish

Market cap
285.84B
P/E ratio
16.92
Dividend yield
1.43%
52-week range
$780.50 – $1,153.99
Volume
2.36M
Avg. volume
1.99M

Price performance

GS price history

1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

GS closed at $976.67 after 20 trading sessions, down 6.13% for the selected period.

Last close
$976.67
Period change
-6.13%
Period low
$976.67
Period high
$1,058.88
Daily close
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GS OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Sep 15, 2026$984.65$988.28$954.49$976.672.36M
Sep 14, 2026$1,010.00$1,013.69$978.93$988.452.21M
Sep 11, 2026$1,035.05$1,042.99$1,018.585$1,029.181.16M
Sep 10, 2026$1,017.29$1,027.23$1,011.68$1,019.771.9M
Sep 9, 2026$1,028.00$1,038.4325$1,011.40$1,028.781.66M
Sep 8, 2026$1,040.55$1,043.84$1,028.56$1,036.531.26M
Sep 4, 2026$1,031.09$1,041.1953$1,024.63$1,038.611.43M
Sep 3, 2026$1,013.50$1,039.83$1,012.50$1,037.931.68M
Sep 2, 2026$1,009.74$1,021.843$998.00$1,004.422.19M
Sep 1, 2026$1,004.72$1,031.12$996.97$1,002.561.85M
Aug 31, 2026$1,032.60$1,032.60$1,022.6201$1,025.901.36M
Aug 28, 2026$1,046.49$1,048.84$1,031.575$1,033.991.05M
Aug 27, 2026$1,041.68$1,052.55$1,035.00$1,040.871.71M
Aug 26, 2026$1,061.00$1,062.56$1,036.775$1,040.461.49M
Aug 25, 2026$1,050.00$1,063.52$1,039.29$1,058.882.5M
Aug 24, 2026$1,039.00$1,047.37$1,030.18$1,036.281.99M
Aug 21, 2026$1,015.99$1,043.66$1,008.854$1,039.282.75M
Aug 20, 2026$1,016.99$1,026.42$1,001.68$1,001.951.76M
Aug 19, 2026$1,044.82$1,044.82$1,014.50$1,021.652.74M
Aug 18, 2026$1,040.00$1,043.50$1,026.0751$1,040.471.91M

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Overview

Company profile and research snapshot.

Company profile

Goldman Sachs is a storied financial institution, founded in 1869 and best known for its role as a leading global investment bank. The firm has a sprawling reach across global financial centers and has been the leading provider of global merger and acquisition advisory services, by revenue, for the past 20 years. Since the global financial crisis, Goldman has expanded its offerings into more stable fee-based businesses like asset and wealth management, which comprised roughly 30% of post-provision revenue at the end of 2024. The bank holding company generates revenue from investment banking, global market making and trading, lending, asset management, wealth management, and a small and declining portfolio of consumer credit card loans.

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Analyst outlook

Consensus and target data currently published for this company.

Consensus
Hold
Average target
$776.60
Implied upside
Analysts
15
GS recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Aug 3, 2026UBSNeutral
Jul 21, 2026HSBCHold
Jul 17, 2026Evercore ISI GroupOutperform
Jul 17, 2026BMO CapitalMarket Perform
Jul 16, 2026CitigroupNeutral
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News briefing

Generated Sep 16, 2026, 5:06 PM

Why Is GS Moving Slightly Higher Today?

Goldman Sachs shares edged up 0.10% today as the market digests the firm's significant $11.7 billion private equity fundraise while remaining cautious about its implications for the bank's private markets strategy. The modest gain reflects investor ambivalence about Goldman's ability to deploy this capital effectively in an increasingly competitive alternatives space.

    Bottom line: Goldman Sachs' successful $11.7 billion fundraise demonstrates franchise strength in alternatives, though the stock's muted reaction suggests investors want proof of capital deployment success before celebrating. The key watch items are management execution on middle-market deals, the health of investment banking pipelines amid lower volatility, and whether the firm can generate competitive returns justifying the large fund size.

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    Goldman Sachs Stock Performance

    The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. shares closed at $976.67, reflecting a single-day decline of approximately 1.91% per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, the stock has fallen 6.04%, while the three-month return stands at negative 9.25%, indicating sustained selling pressure. On a twelve-month basis, however, GS has still delivered a positive return of 7.21%. The stock is currently trading below its 50-day moving average of $1,042.35 but remains above its 200-day moving average of $955.29, according to Massive/Polygon technical data. The 14-day relative strength index sits at 26.4, placing the stock in oversold territory below the conventional 30 threshold. GS carries a beta of 1.348, indicating higher volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 1.99 million shares, with the company's total market capitalization at roughly $285.8 billion.

    Goldman Sachs Valuation Analysis

    Goldman Sachs currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.92, per SID market data, positioning the firm within a moderate valuation range for the financial services sector. The PEG ratio stands at approximately 2.00, suggesting the stock's earnings growth rate relative to its P/E multiple does not present a discounted entry point at current levels. The price-to-book ratio registers at 2.27, according to SEC filings, reflecting a premium over tangible book value that is typical among large-cap investment banks with diversified revenue streams. Goldman Sachs offers a dividend yield of 1.54%, providing a modest income component for shareholders. With a market capitalization of approximately $285.8 billion, GS ranks among the largest financial institutions globally. Taken together, these valuation metrics indicate that the stock is priced at levels broadly consistent with its large-cap financial services peers, neither at a significant discount nor a pronounced premium.

    Smart Money Activity for GS

    The composite smart money score for Goldman Sachs stands at 38 out of 100, generating a bearish signal per SID market data. Institutional positioning is the strongest component, scoring a perfect 25 out of 25, reflecting robust ownership by large asset managers and hedge funds as reported in 13F institutional filings. In contrast, the insider activity score registers at 0.0 out of 25, the lowest possible reading. Over the past 90 days, SEC Form 4 filings reveal 10 insider transactions comprising 4 purchases and 6 sales, indicating a net selling bias among company executives and directors. Dark pool activity scores 9.2 out of 25, suggesting below-average institutional accumulation through off-exchange venues. Congressional trading activity contributes a score of 3.5 out of 25, reflecting minimal disclosed congressional interest in GS shares during the observed period. The divergence between strong institutional ownership and weak insider sentiment is a notable dynamic within the current smart money profile.

    Goldman Sachs Earnings Outlook

    Goldman Sachs has demonstrated strong earnings execution in its most recently reported quarters. In the period reported on July 14, 2026, the company posted earnings per share of $20.98 against a consensus analyst estimate of $14.10, representing a positive surprise of $6.88, or approximately 48.8%, according to company earnings reports. The prior quarter, reported on April 13, 2026, showed EPS of $17.55 versus estimates of $16.37, delivering a positive surprise of $1.18. Both results reflect a consistent pattern of outperformance relative to Wall Street expectations. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $14.25 for the quarter expected on January 19, 2026, and $16.26 for the quarter anticipated on October 13, 2026, per consensus analyst estimates. The upward trajectory in forward estimates underscores expectations that Goldman's diversified revenue model across investment banking, trading, and asset management continues to drive earnings growth.

    Wall Street Analyst Ratings for GS

    Recent Wall Street analyst activity on Goldman Sachs reflects a predominantly neutral-to-cautious consensus. On August 3, 2026, UBS maintained its Neutral rating on GS, per SID consensus data, keeping its stance unchanged. HSBC upgraded its rating on July 21, 2026, moving from Reduce to Hold, signaling a modestly improved outlook without turning constructive. On July 17, 2026, Evercore ISI Group maintained its Outperform rating, representing the most bullish view among recent coverage updates. That same day, BMO Capital reiterated its Market Perform rating, while Citigroup maintained its Neutral position on July 16, 2026, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Among the five most recent ratings, only one carries a bullish designation, with three firms at neutral-equivalent ratings and one at a recently upgraded hold. This distribution suggests the broader analyst community views GS as fairly valued near current levels, with limited near-term catalysts to drive significant re-rating in either direction.