Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Buys Shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS)

Key Points

• Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros Jr. purchased $1,001–$15,000 of Goldman Sachs shares on August 26, adding to a broader mix of recent stock purchases and sales.
• Goldman Sachs reported strong quarterly results, with EPS of $20.98 and revenue of $20.34 billion, both above analyst estimates; revenue rose 39.4% year over year.
• The company increased its quarterly dividend to $5.00 per share, equivalent to a $20.00 annualized payout and a 1.9% yield. Analysts maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating with a $1,062.86 price target.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS). In a filing disclosed on September 10th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in The Goldman Sachs Group stock on August 26th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA" account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of DoorDash NASDAQ: DASH on 8/28/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Quanta Services NYSE: PWR on 8/27/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Eaton NYSE: ETN on 8/27/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of NIKE NYSE: NKE on 8/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Phreesia NYSE: PHR on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Wheaton Precious Metals NYSE: WPM on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Walmart NASDAQ: WMT on 8/26/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Lamar Advertising NASDAQ: LAMR on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Phreesia NYSE: PHR on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Lamar Advertising NASDAQ: LAMR on 8/24/2026.

The Goldman Sachs Group Trading Up 0.9%

NYSE GS opened at $1,029.19 on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 12 month low of $740.01 and a 12 month high of $1,153.99. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $1,044.84 and a 200 day simple moving average of $975.67. The company has a current ratio of 0.63, a quick ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.17. The company has a market capitalization of $299.67 billion, a PE ratio of 15.88, a P/E/G ratio of 1.03 and a beta of 1.29.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 14th. The investment management company reported $20.98 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $14.47 by $6.51. The business had revenue of $20.34 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.22 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 15.53% and a return on equity of 19.16%. The Goldman Sachs Group's revenue for the quarter was up 39.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $10.91 EPS. Research analysts forecast that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 68.89 EPS for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 29th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be given a $5.00 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $20.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. This is an increase from The Goldman Sachs Group's previous quarterly dividend of $4.50. The Goldman Sachs Group's dividend payout ratio is 30.87%.

Trending Headlines about The Goldman Sachs Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs is deepening its technology investment by opening a Bellevue, Washington, engineering hub expected to house more than 125 employees focused on artificial intelligence and cloud technology. The move could strengthen Goldman’s internal capabilities, improve efficiency and help attract technology talent. Goldman Sachs deepens AI push with new Pacific Northwest engineering hub
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman is serving as an underwriter or distribution agent for several equity offerings, including Corning’s proposed $2 billion at-the-market program and Oklo’s $1 billion offering. These mandates can generate underwriting and distribution fees and highlight the strength of Goldman’s capital-markets franchise, although the share issuance itself benefits the client companies rather than GS directly. Corning Announces $2 Billion At-The-Market Equity Program
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman’s research activity and presence at its Communacopia + Technology conference continue to generate visibility across technology and financial-services markets, supporting its advisory, trading and institutional-client franchises. Goldman also raised its Coinbase price target and reiterated a Buy rating, illustrating ongoing coverage of emerging financial-market opportunities. Goldman Sachs Sees AI Reshaping Institutional Investing
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman named Farshid Asl and Matt Weir co-heads of its Investment Strategy Group as Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani prepares to retire. The transition provides continuity but introduces leadership-change risk for a prominent research and advisory function. Goldman Sachs investment strategy chief Mossavar-Rahmani to retire
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman’s second-quarter 13F showed increased holdings of Micron and Amazon. The filing reflects Goldman’s investment positions and does not directly change GS earnings, though it reinforces the firm’s focus on major artificial-intelligence beneficiaries. Goldman Sachs and Billionaires Like These 2 AI Stocks

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

GS has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,195.00 to $1,325.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Morgan Stanley set a $1,145.00 price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. HSBC raised shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. UBS Group increased their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,120.00 to $1,150.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Bank of America upped their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,150.00 to $1,300.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $1,062.86.

Institutional Trading of The Goldman Sachs Group

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in GS. Sky Investment Group LLC raised its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.9% in the 2nd quarter. Sky Investment Group LLC now owns 1,168 shares of the investment management company's stock valued at $1,181,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares during the period. Warren Street Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 3.9% in the 2nd quarter. Warren Street Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 269 shares of the investment management company's stock valued at $272,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the period. Welch & Forbes LLC increased its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. Welch & Forbes LLC now owns 1,430 shares of the investment management company's stock worth $1,257,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares during the period. First Financial Group Corp raised its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 4.7% in the 1st quarter. First Financial Group Corp now owns 246 shares of the investment management company's stock valued at $208,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Meadow Creek Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 1.7% in the first quarter. Meadow Creek Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 673 shares of the investment management company's stock valued at $569,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. 71.21% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor's degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master's in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master's degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

The Goldman Sachs Group Company Profile

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc NYSE: GS is a global financial services company that provides investment banking, securities, asset management and wealth management services to corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. The company is headquartered in New York City and serves clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and other international markets.

Through its Global Banking & Markets segment, Goldman Sachs advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, restructuring and other strategic transactions.

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