National Pension Service Has $530.21 Million Position in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

National Pension Service raised its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 3.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 665,794 shares of the investment management company’s stock after buying an additional 19,796 shares during the period. National Pension Service owned about 0.22% of The Goldman Sachs Group worth $530,205,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group in the 3rd quarter valued at $26,000. First PREMIER Bank bought a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Corundum Trust Company INC bought a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 100.0% during the 3rd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 40 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Clearstead Trust LLC acquired a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 2nd quarter valued at about $31,000. Institutional investors own 71.21% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO David M. Solomon sold 272 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $938.92, for a total value of $255,386.24. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 125,527 shares in the company, valued at approximately $117,859,810.84. This trade represents a 0.22% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director David A. Viniar sold 19,796 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $964.27, for a total transaction of $19,088,688.92. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 103,390 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $99,695,875.30. This trade represents a 16.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 87,513 shares of company stock worth $83,718,401 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on GS shares. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $971.00 to $1,000.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $900.00 to $1,030.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Argus boosted their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $863.00 to $1,066.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Citigroup lifted their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $700.00 to $765.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 16th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $898.62.

More The Goldman Sachs Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman reported a strong Q4 and raised its quarterly dividend to $4.50, reinforcing income and capital‑return themes that support valuation and buy-side interest. Goldman Sachs Soars on Q4 Post, Strong Investment Banking Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America highlighted upside to Goldman’s earnings into 2026, backing expectations for continued operating leverage from investment banking and trading — a supportive analyst view for the stock. Bank of America sees earnings upside at Goldman Sachs
• Positive Sentiment: Some sell‑side shops nudged price targets higher or maintained constructive views (Daiwa raised its PT to $940 while staying neutral), which can provide short‑term support. Daiwa adjusts price target on Goldman Sachs
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman is reported to be among the banks advising or involved in possible IPO talks for crypto custodian Copper — this highlights fee opportunities but is early‑stage and uncertain. Crypto custodian Copper weighs IPO — Cointelegraph
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory filings show Goldman built a roughly 3% voting stake in QIAGEN via shares and derivatives — notable for portfolio activity but not material enough alone to move GS fundamentals. Qiagen Reports Goldman Sachs Builds 3.15% Voting Stake
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling surfaced this week: CEO David Solomon and other senior officers disclosed sales (including larger trims by the treasurer). Even if routine, visible insider sales can pressure sentiment and prompt short‑term profit taking. David Solomon SEC Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Aggregated coverage noted multiple high‑profile insider sales that some investors interpret as reduced insider conviction, which can blunt momentum despite strong fundamentals. TipRanks: Insider selling roundup

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

GS opened at $935.21 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.29, a current ratio of 1.13 and a quick ratio of 0.65. The firm has a market capitalization of $280.50 billion, a PE ratio of 18.23, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.33. The business’s 50-day moving average is $897.98 and its two-hundred day moving average is $808.41. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 1 year low of $439.38 and a 1 year high of $984.70.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last released its earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $11.52 by $2.03. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 13.73% and a return on equity of 15.19%. The company had revenue of $15.71 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.30 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $11.95 EPS. The Goldman Sachs Group’s revenue was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts anticipate that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 47.12 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be issued a $4.50 dividend. This is an increase from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $18.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. The Goldman Sachs Group’s payout ratio is presently 35.09%.

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.