Diversify Advisory Services LLC Sells 2,085 Shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Diversify Advisory Services LLC trimmed its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 25.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,189 shares of the investment management company’s stock after selling 2,085 shares during the period. Diversify Advisory Services LLC’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $4,861,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of GS. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. First PREMIER Bank bought a new stake in 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 during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Clearstead Trust LLC acquired a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Elevation Wealth Partners LLC lifted its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 100.0% in the third quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 40 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. 71.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $990.00 price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Bank of America raised their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,050.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Zacks Research raised shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 19th. HSBC increased their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $742.00 to $802.00 in a report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $970.00 to $1,050.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and fourteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $916.86.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Performance

Shares of GS stock opened at $820.95 on Monday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $918.59 and its 200-day simple moving average is $841.78. The company has a quick ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.60. The firm has a market cap of $243.62 billion, a PE ratio of 16.01, a P/E/G ratio of 1.01 and a beta of 1.34. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 12 month low of $439.38 and a 12 month high of $984.70.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 EPS 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 15.72%. The business had revenue of $15.71 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.30 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $11.95 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was down 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts expect that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 47.12 EPS for the current fiscal year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be paid a dividend of $4.50 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $18.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.2%. This is a positive change from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 35.09%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CFO Denis P. Coleman sold 11,623 shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $941.57, for a total value of $10,943,868.11. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 29,342 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,627,546.94. The trade was a 28.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP John F.W. Rogers sold 13,151 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $959.03, for a total value of $12,612,203.53. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 39,007 shares in the company, valued at $37,408,883.21. The trade was a 25.21% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 117,283 shares of company stock worth $112,016,033 over the last three months. Company insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman’s research team warned oil could surge above the 2008 peak if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed — a view being widely cited by markets. A sharp commodities move usually boosts trading and FICC revenue for large banks like Goldman, and underscores the firm’s influential market research. Oil hits highest level since 2023 as Iran war triggers historic surge
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs Alternatives led a $65M Series C in Sage (senior-care tech) — another visible private-equity/growth investment that supports fee income and demonstrates continued dealflow in Alternatives. That helps diversify revenue beyond trading and investment banking. Sage Raises $65M Series C Led By Goldman Sachs Alternatives
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Alternatives completed/participated in other PE investments (Mace Consult, Schellman), signaling active private markets deployment and potential management fees/carry down the road. These deals support the firm’s strategic push into Alternatives. Mace Consult Launches as a Standalone Company
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts’ consensus on GS remains around a “Hold” and the stock is drawing investor attention — no immediate downgrade wave but mixed sentiment persists. GS Given Average Recommendation of “Hold” by Brokerages
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman strategists and research notes (eg. buy dips on Iran/AI themes) are shaping market positioning — useful for investor guidance but not an immediate earnings driver. Goldman Strategists Say Buy Any Stocks Dip From Iran and AI
• Negative Sentiment: High-profile warnings about private credit (Lloyd Blankfein) and comments from CEO David Solomon flag “frothiness” and hidden risks in private credit — a sector where Goldman has significant exposure via Alternatives and lending businesses. That concern can pressure the stock due to potential mark-to-market, diligence costs or increased capital requirements. Something on Wall Street ‘Smells Like’ 2008, Says Former Goldman Sachs Chief
• Negative Sentiment: Legal/reputational headline risk: reporting shows Goldman’s top lawyer is expected to testify in connection with DOJ document releases tied to Epstein — this creates headline uncertainty and could weigh on sentiment even if it does not produce direct financial exposure. Epstein files: DOJ plans to release new batch of documents

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.