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The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Financial Services · Financial - Capital Markets

$894.55

Down-$33.18 (-3.58%)

Updated Oct 31, 2026, 11:59 PM

SID Score

5.2/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

47/100

Neutral

Market cap
285.84B
P/E ratio
16.92
Dividend yield
1.57%
52-week range
$780.50 – $1,153.99
Volume
2.15M
Avg. volume
1.99M

Price performance · GS

GS price history

1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

Prices through Oct 30, 2026

GS closed at $894.55 after 20 trading sessions, up 0.12% for the selected period.

Last close
$894.55
Period change
+0.12%
Period low
$875.68
Period high
$927.73
Daily close
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GS OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Oct 30, 2026$905.10$906.89$879.50$894.552.15M
Oct 29, 2026$937.19$939.3837$924.27$927.731.49M
Oct 28, 2026$920.00$929.70$913.1515$925.171.9M
Oct 27, 2026$912.00$915.425$906.59$911.771.85M
Oct 26, 2026$886.50$900.62$881.32$893.281.86M
Oct 23, 2026$880.07$886.75$870.82$875.681.78M
Oct 22, 2026$884.92$906.3533$881.00$891.302.03M
Oct 21, 2026$900.00$906.48$888.27$904.722.51M
Oct 20, 2026$870.46$898.14$864.1213$884.812.3M
Oct 19, 2026$885.88$887.47$872.33$875.782.51M
Oct 16, 2026$895.89$909.87$876.81$881.262.38M
Oct 15, 2026$879.00$891.83$859.03$891.282.49M
Oct 14, 2026$880.93$898.43$866.0033$878.723.42M
Oct 13, 2026$923.00$931.00$891.0101$891.914.94M
Oct 12, 2026$898.39$902.29$887.78$893.952.12M
Oct 9, 2026$887.68$899.67$878.86$895.321.86M
Oct 8, 2026$880.57$887.49$876.77$882.591.76M
Oct 7, 2026$880.85$888.305$868.52$887.212.39M
Oct 6, 2026$901.57$905.94$896.00$897.182.05M
Oct 5, 2026$901.45$905.243$886.88$893.461.9M

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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
16
GS recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Oct 23, 2026Freedom BrokerBuy—
Oct 19, 2026BMO CapitalMarket Perform—
Oct 16, 2026JP MorganNeutral—
Oct 14, 2026CitigroupNeutral—
Oct 14, 2026RBC CapitalSector Perform—
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Yahoo · Oct 31, 2026

GS flags interest rates and AI disruption as risks to long-term equity demand

Investing.com -- Goldman Sachs has warned that the sustainability of household demand for U.S. equities could become increasingly vulnerable to higher interest rates and the economic disruption associated with artificial intelligence. The brokerage has identified both as major uncertainties for equity valuations over the coming years.

Yahoo · Oct 30, 2026

Goldman Sachs Revises China Jewelry Stocks Amid Gold Price Retreat

Investing.com -- Goldman Sachs has updated its outlook on China jewelry stocks following gold's decline from its January peak of $5,595 per ounce to current levels around $4,041 per ounce. The investment bank warns of mounting earnings downside risk for companies in the sector across fiscal years 2027 and potentially 2028 if spot prices remain at current levels.

Yahoo · Oct 30, 2026

CoStar Group (CSGP) Stock Fair Value Edges Lower As Analysts Flag Execution Risk

The fair value estimate for CoStar Group has been adjusted from US$37.30 to US$35.85, signaling a slightly more cautious stance on the stock. This move aligns with recent analyst commentary that balances optimism about long term opportunities with concern about near term execution risk, reflected in price targets now clustering between US$30 and US$44. As you read on, you will see how these changing targets fit into the broader CoStar Group story and what to watch to stay on top of the...

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Goldman Sachs Stock Performance

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. shares closed at $894.55, reflecting a daily decline of 1.91% per SID market data. The stock has experienced broad weakness across multiple timeframes, declining 0.24% over the past month, 12.9% over three months, and 6.38% over the trailing twelve months. GS currently trades below both its 50-day moving average of $947.68 and its 200-day moving average of $951.18, according to SID market data, indicating sustained downward pressure relative to intermediate and long-term trend lines. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 50.2, placing the stock in neutral territory between overbought and oversold conditions. Goldman Sachs carries a beta of 1.348, signifying meaningfully higher volatility than the broader market. Average daily trading volume registers at approximately 1.99 million shares, while the firm's market capitalization stands at roughly $285.8 billion.

Goldman Sachs Valuation Analysis

Goldman Sachs currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.92, according to SID market data, positioning the financial services giant at a moderate valuation relative to historical norms for large-cap banks. The PEG ratio stands at approximately 2.00, suggesting the stock's earnings growth rate does not fully justify its current P/E multiple on a growth-adjusted basis. The price-to-book ratio registers at 2.27, per SEC filings, indicating the market values GS at more than double its reported book value — a premium that reflects the firm's franchise strength in investment banking and trading. Goldman Sachs offers a dividend yield of 1.54%, providing a modest income component for shareholders. Within the Financial Services sector, these metrics collectively place GS in a valuation range that reflects neither deep discount nor aggressive premium relative to large-cap peers.

Smart Money Activity for GS

Goldman Sachs registers a composite smart money score of 47 out of 100, signaling a neutral overall stance from sophisticated market participants, per SID market data. Institutional positioning is exceptionally strong at 25 out of 25, reflecting maximum confidence from large fund managers maintaining or increasing allocations. In contrast, insider activity paints a more cautious picture, scoring 0 out of 25. According to SEC Form 4 filings, there have been 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days, comprising 4 purchases and 16 sales — a ratio indicating insiders have been net sellers at a pace of four-to-one. Dark pool activity scores a modest 5.3 out of 25, suggesting limited institutional accumulation through off-exchange venues. Congressional trading activity registers at 16.2 out of 25, per 13F institutional filings, indicating notable positioning among members of Congress. The divergence between institutional enthusiasm and insider selling activity warrants close monitoring by market participants.

Goldman Sachs Earnings Outlook

Goldman Sachs has delivered a consistent pattern of earnings beats across its three most recently reported quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the most recent quarter reported on October 13, 2026, GS posted earnings per share of $17.01 against analyst estimates of $13.05, representing a positive surprise of $3.96. The prior quarter saw the firm's strongest outperformance, with actual EPS of $20.98 versus the $14.10 consensus estimate — a $6.88 beat representing a 48.8% upside surprise. The April 2026 quarter similarly exceeded expectations, delivering $17.55 against the $16.37 estimate. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $14.25 for the upcoming January quarter. The sustained pattern of exceeding Wall Street forecasts reflects Goldman's ability to capitalize on market conditions across its investment banking, trading, and asset management divisions.

Wall Street Analyst Ratings for GS

Recent Wall Street analyst activity on Goldman Sachs reflects a predominantly neutral consensus, per SID consensus data. On October 23, 2026, Freedom Broker upgraded GS to Buy from Hold, representing the sole positive ratings change among the five most recent analyst actions. BMO Capital maintained its Market Perform rating on October 19, while JP Morgan reiterated a Neutral stance on October 16, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Citigroup and RBC Capital both maintained their respective Neutral and Sector Perform ratings on October 14, following the firm's earnings release. Notably, four of the five most recent ratings fall in the neutral category, with no downgrades recorded during the period. The preponderance of hold-equivalent ratings suggests analysts broadly view GS as fairly valued at current levels near $894.55, despite the company's pattern of earnings beats that could catalyze future upgrades if sustained performance continues.