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The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Financial Services · Financial - Capital Markets

$911.77

Up+$18.49 (+2.07%)

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 9:54 AM

SID Score

5.2/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

47/100

Neutral

Market cap
285.84B
P/E ratio
16.92
Dividend yield
1.54%
52-week range
$780.50 – $1,153.99
Volume
1.85M
Avg. volume
1.99M

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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
Oct 23, 2026Freedom BrokerBuy—
Oct 19, 2026BMO CapitalMarket Perform—
Oct 16, 2026JP MorganNeutral—
Oct 14, 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMarket Perform—
Oct 14, 2026CitigroupNeutral—
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News briefing

Generated Oct 27, 2026, 9:15 PM

Why Is GS Up Today? Strong Q3 Results and Strategic Positioning Drive 2.07% Gain

Goldman Sachs shares rose $18.49 (2.07%) today, buoyed by strong third quarter 2026 results and renewed investor interest in the bank's strategic initiatives. The gains reflect both solid operational performance and analyst reassessment of the firm's valuation, though broader market dynamics and competitive positioning remain in focus.

    Bottom line: Goldman Sachs' 2.07% gain reflects solid Q3 execution, leading M&A rankings, and strategic positioning around AI and emerging opportunities that are challenging prior valuation bearishness. However, investors should monitor macro uncertainty affecting investment banking pipelines and competitive dynamics with Morgan Stanley, while watching whether the firm's high-growth bets justify premium valuations long-term.

    Yahoo · Oct 27, 2026

    Goldman Sachs' Khalil on Dealmaking Outlook & Texas

    Goldman Sachs Global Head of Investment Banking Client Services & Cross Markets Group and Head of the Dallas Office Aasem Khalil discusses the dealmaking outlook, capital deployment and Dallas' development as a financial hub with Bloomberg's Dani Burger at Bloomberg Invest Dallas 2026.

    Yahoo · Oct 27, 2026

    Pattern Computer to Participate in Goldman Sachs Private Innovative Company Conference

    REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pattern Computer®, Inc. (“Pattern” or “the Company”), the global leader in Pattern Discovery, today announced that Chair and CEO Mark Anderson will attend the 16th Annual Goldman Sachs Private Innovative Company Conference (PICC), to be held November 17–19 at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas. The conference connects premier private companies with a diverse investment audience, including venture capital, corporate venture capital, sovereign wealth fu

    Yahoo · Oct 27, 2026

    Is Goldman Sachs Group (GS) Undervalued Following Strong Third Quarter 2026 Results?

    Goldman Sachs Group (GS) just delivered solid third quarter 2026 results, with Global Banking & Markets and Asset & Wealth Management driving revenue, supported by stronger deal activity, active equity trading, and more recurring fee streams. Goldman Sachs Group shares closed at US$893.28, with a 1-day share price return of 2.01% and a 7-day gain of 2.00% that partly offsets a 30-day decline of 4.51% and a 90-day drop of 13.55%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 15.30% and very large...

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    Goldman Sachs Stock Performance

    The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has experienced notable downward pressure across multiple timeframes, with shares trading at $911.77 per SID market data. The stock has declined 4.51% over the past month and 13.55% over the trailing three months, reflecting broader weakness in the financial services sector. On a year-over-year basis, GS has retreated 2.3%, underperforming relative to its historical trajectory. Technical indicators reveal the stock is trading below both its 50-day moving average of $956.80 and its 200-day moving average of $951.37, suggesting sustained bearish momentum. The 14-day RSI stands at 48.7, indicating neutral momentum territory without immediate oversold or overbought conditions. Goldman Sachs carries a beta of 1.348 per Massive/Polygon data, indicating higher volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume sits at approximately 1.99 million shares, supporting adequate liquidity for institutional positioning.

    Goldman Sachs Valuation Analysis

    Goldman Sachs currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.92, according to SID market data, positioning the firm within a moderate valuation range for large-cap financial services companies. The PEG ratio stands at approximately 2.00, suggesting the stock may be priced at a premium relative to its expected earnings growth rate. The price-to-book ratio registers at 2.27, per SEC filings, indicating the market values Goldman Sachs at more than double its book value — a metric that reflects investor confidence in the firm's asset management and investment banking franchises. The company offers a dividend yield of 1.54%, providing a modest income component for shareholders. With a market capitalization of approximately $285.8 billion, Goldman Sachs remains one of the largest publicly traded financial institutions globally. These valuation metrics collectively place the stock in a balanced position, neither deeply discounted nor excessively stretched relative to sector peers.

    Smart Money Activity for GS

    Smart money indicators for Goldman Sachs present a mixed picture, with the composite smart money score registering at 47 out of 100, reflecting a neutral overall signal per SID market data. Institutional ownership sentiment scores a perfect 25 out of 25, demonstrating robust conviction among major fund managers and asset allocators. In contrast, insider activity scores 0.0 out of 25, driven by a slightly negative tilt in recent transactions — SEC Form 4 filings reveal 10 insider trades over the past 90 days, comprising 4 purchases and 6 sales. This net selling pattern among corporate insiders warrants monitoring for any acceleration. Dark pool activity registers at a relatively low 5.4 out of 25, suggesting limited off-exchange institutional accumulation at current price levels. Congressional trading activity scores 16.2 out of 25 per 13F institutional filings, indicating moderate legislative interest. The divergence between strong institutional ownership and weak insider conviction creates a nuanced landscape for interpreting directional intent among sophisticated market participants.

    Goldman Sachs Earnings Outlook

    Goldman Sachs has demonstrated a consistent pattern of earnings outperformance across recent quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the most recent reported quarter, the firm posted earnings per share of $17.01 against a consensus estimate of $13.05, representing a positive surprise of $3.96. The preceding quarter was particularly strong, with EPS of $20.98 exceeding analyst estimates of $14.10 by $6.88 — a beat of approximately 48.8%. The quarter prior delivered EPS of $17.55 versus expectations of $16.37, a more modest $1.18 surprise. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $14.25 for the upcoming reporting period dated January 2026, per consensus data. The sequential decline in surprise magnitude — from $6.88 to $3.96 — suggests analysts may be gradually recalibrating their models closer to Goldman's actual performance trajectory. All three reported quarters exceeded estimates, underscoring the firm's operational execution.

    Wall Street Analyst Ratings for GS

    Recent Wall Street coverage of Goldman Sachs reflects a predominantly cautious consensus, per SID consensus data. The most notable rating change came from Freedom Broker on October 23, 2026, which upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold, representing the sole bullish shift among recent actions. BMO Capital maintained its Market Perform rating on October 19, while JP Morgan reiterated a Neutral stance on October 16. On October 14, both Keefe, Bruyette & Woods and Citigroup maintained their respective Market Perform and Neutral ratings, per Wall Street analyst reports. The clustering of hold-equivalent ratings from four of five covering firms suggests a consensus view that Goldman Sachs is fairly valued near current levels. Freedom Broker's upgrade stands as an outlier against this backdrop. The absence of any Sell or Underperform ratings indicates that analysts do not foresee significant downside risk, while the limited Buy recommendations suggest constrained near-term upside expectations among the broader coverage universe.