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The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Financial Services · Financial - Capital Markets

$1,037.93

Down-$6.79 (-0.65%)

Updated Sep 4, 2026, 2:02 PM

SID Score

5.9/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

37/100

Bearish

Market cap
285.84B
P/E ratio
16.92
Dividend yield
1.35%
52-week range
$780.50 – $1,153.99
Volume
1.68M
Avg. volume
1.99M

Price performance

GS price history

1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

GS closed at $1,037.93 after 21 trading sessions, up 0.52% for the selected period.

Last close
$1,037.93
Period change
+0.52%
Period low
$1,001.95
Period high
$1,058.88
Daily close
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GS OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
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
Aug 17, 2026$1,040.79$1,054.6258$1,038.14$1,051.311.45M
Aug 14, 2026$1,040.91$1,043.74$1,029.58$1,039.421.59M
Aug 13, 2026$1,040.61$1,059.07$1,038.47$1,042.631.42M
Aug 12, 2026$1,055.00$1,056.05$1,031.74$1,037.211.74M
Aug 11, 2026$1,036.39$1,043.43$1,027.19$1,034.411.83M
Aug 10, 2026$1,039.61$1,045.43$1,030.07$1,034.511.82M
Aug 7, 2026$1,038.34$1,047.00$1,032.03$1,039.611.43M
Aug 6, 2026$1,062.04$1,068.0399$1,030.78$1,032.581.73M

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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 3, 2026, 9:16 PM

Why Is GS Up 3.34% Today?

Goldman Sachs shares gained ground today as the financial services giant navigates a complex market environment with mixed signals from its strategic positioning and market outlook. The modest rally appears driven by improved sentiment around equities and interest rate dynamics, though the bank continues to issue cautionary guidance on broader economic headwinds.

    Bottom line: Goldman Sachs' 3.34% gain reflects a nuanced market environment where strategic innovations like the stablecoin initiative and favorable interest rate dynamics offset management's cautious medium-term outlook. Investors should monitor the firm's progress on digital asset expansion while remaining alert to guidance suggesting lower returns ahead and late-cycle economic risks that could pressure advisory and trading revenues.

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    Goldman Sachs Stock Performance

    The Goldman Sachs Group shares traded at $1,037.93, reflecting a daily decline of 1.91% per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, the stock has retreated 4.61%, while the three-month return shows a loss of 3.52%, indicating sustained near-term selling pressure. On a one-year basis, however, GS has delivered a positive return of 17.54%, demonstrating longer-term resilience. The stock currently trades below its 50-day moving average of $1,045.01 but remains well above its 200-day moving average of $952.75, according to Massive/Polygon technical data. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 39.7, approaching oversold territory and suggesting momentum has weakened considerably. Goldman Sachs 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, supporting adequate liquidity for institutional positioning.

    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 does not fully justify its current P/E multiple on a growth-adjusted basis. The price-to-book ratio of 2.27 reflects a premium to tangible equity, which is notable given that many large-cap bank peers trade closer to book value. According to SEC filings, 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, Goldman Sachs remains one of the largest financial institutions globally. These valuation metrics collectively indicate the stock is priced at a level that reflects its dominant franchise value, though the elevated PEG ratio warrants attention from growth-oriented investors.

    Smart Money Activity for GS

    Goldman Sachs registers a composite smart money score of 37 out of 100, generating a bearish signal per SID market data. Institutional positioning scores a perfect 25 out of 25, reflecting strong conviction from large fund managers and asset allocators. However, the insider activity score sits at 0.0 out of 25, the lowest possible reading in that category. According to SEC Form 4 filings, there have been 10 insider transactions over the past 90 days, comprising 4 purchases and 6 sales, resulting in net insider selling activity. Dark pool activity scores 8.7 out of 25, indicating below-average institutional accumulation through off-exchange venues. Congressional trading activity registers at 3.5 out of 25, suggesting minimal notable positioning by lawmakers. The divergence between robust institutional ownership scores and weak insider conviction creates a mixed signal, with the overall composite leaning bearish. The net insider selling pattern, while not unusual for executive compensation-related dispositions, contributes to the subdued smart money reading.

    Goldman Sachs Earnings Outlook

    Goldman Sachs has delivered a consistent pattern of earnings beats across its most recent reporting periods. In the latest quarter, the firm reported earnings per share of $20.98 against a consensus estimate of $14.10, representing a substantial positive surprise of $6.88, according to company earnings reports. The prior quarter saw EPS of $17.55 versus the $16.37 estimate, a beat of $1.18. The quarter ending January 2026 produced EPS of $14.01, exceeding the $11.66 estimate by $2.35. Across these three reported quarters, Goldman Sachs beat analyst expectations by an average of $3.47 per share. The next earnings release is scheduled for July 14, 2026, with analysts currently projecting EPS of $14.25 per analyst estimates. The trajectory of widening earnings surprises suggests underlying business momentum, particularly in the most recent quarter where the beat margin reached approximately 48.8% above consensus expectations.

    Wall Street Analyst Ratings for GS

    Recent Wall Street analyst activity on Goldman Sachs reflects a predominantly neutral-to-cautious consensus, per SID consensus data. On August 3, 2026, UBS maintained its Neutral rating on the stock, holding its stance unchanged. HSBC upgraded GS on July 21 from Reduce to Hold, representing the sole directional change among recent coverage updates. Evercore ISI Group maintained its Outperform rating on July 17, standing as the most constructive view among the five most recent analyst actions. BMO Capital maintained its Market Perform rating on the same date, while Citigroup reiterated a Neutral stance on July 16, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Of the five most recent ratings, three carry neutral designations, one holds a bearish-leaning Hold following an upgrade, and one maintains a bullish Outperform. The prevailing tone suggests analysts acknowledge Goldman Sachs's strong earnings execution but see limited near-term catalysts to drive significant upside from current valuation levels.