The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Rothschild & Co Redburn Analyst Says

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) had its price target upped by equities research analysts at Rothschild & Co Redburn from $839.00 to $870.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the investment management company’s stock. Rothschild & Co Redburn’s target price would suggest a potential downside of 6.02% from the company’s previous close.

Other equities analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Zacks Research downgraded shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, March 16th. Morgan Stanley cut their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,078.00 to $1,021.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Friday, April 10th. BMO Capital Markets cut their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $985.00 to $905.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, April 6th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Monday, April 13th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fourteen have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, The Goldman Sachs Group currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $920.95.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Performance

The Goldman Sachs Group stock opened at $925.73 on Friday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $868.62 and its 200-day moving average price is $857.81. The Goldman Sachs Group has a twelve month low of $494.68 and a twelve month high of $984.70. The company has a quick ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.56. The company has a market cap of $273.08 billion, a PE ratio of 16.92, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 1.32.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last posted its earnings results on Monday, April 13th. The investment management company reported $17.55 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $15.92 by $1.63. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 14.13% and a return on equity of 16.02%. The firm had revenue of $17.23 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.66 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $14.12 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 14.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts forecast that The Goldman Sachs Group will post 47.12 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other The Goldman Sachs Group news, CEO David M. Solomon sold 272 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $938.92, for a total value of $255,386.24. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 125,527 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $117,859,810.84. The trade was a 0.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Alex S. Golten sold 1,092 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $936.89, for a total transaction of $1,023,083.88. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 49,097 shares of company stock worth $46,195,364 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On The Goldman Sachs Group

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Dagco Inc. purchased a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 287.5% in the 4th quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 31 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares during the period. Finally, Steph & Co. purchased a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 1st quarter worth approximately $27,000. 71.21% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman’s research flagged that systematic hedge funds added roughly $86 billion of equity exposure in the past week — a huge flow impulse that benefits trading desks and likely lifted market‑making revenue expectations. Systematic funds buy stocks at record pace
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman filed for a Bitcoin ETF (the Bitcoin Premium Income ETF), signaling expansion into crypto product fees and retail/institutional distribution opportunities. That pipeline can add recurring fee revenue and diversify fee income. Goldman Sachs Seeks SEC Approval for New Bitcoin ETF
• Positive Sentiment: High‑profile endorsements and media attention (e.g., Jim Cramer weighing GS favorably vs. peers) can support investor sentiment after earnings momentum. This helps explain appetite for GS amid mixed operational headlines. Jim Cramer Recommends Goldman Sachs Over Nu Holdings
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman reduced its voting stake in Siemens Energy to below 5% — a portfolio/positioning move that has limited direct impact on GS operating results but is notable for asset‑management/treasury watchers. Goldman Sachs Cuts Siemens Energy Voting Stake
• Neutral Sentiment: Rothschild & Co Redburn nudged Goldman’s price target higher to $870 but kept a Neutral rating — a mixed signal (PT up, rating unchanged) that tempers upside conviction. Rothschild & Co Redburn adjusts PT on Goldman Sachs
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry coverage shows mixed analyst actions (JPMorgan reiterations, some shops trimming expectations); these keep the stock in focus but do not universally shift consensus. Analyst coverage and reiterations
• Negative Sentiment: Reports in the FT and other outlets say Goldman’s rates/fixed‑income desks were caught off‑guard by shifting rate expectations, producing a notable drop in fixed‑income revenue versus peers — a direct hit to quarterly trading earnings and a key investor concern. Goldman traders wrongfooted as Iran war upended interest rate expectations
• Negative Sentiment: Bank of America and other outlets have trimmed near‑term expectations for GS, reinforcing caution about growth sustainability even after a strong recent earnings beat. That analyst skepticism can cap multiple expansion. Bank of America lowers expectations for Goldman Sachs

The Goldman Sachs Group Company 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.