1,640 Shares in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS Purchased by Secured Retirement Advisors LLC

Key Points

• Secured Retirement Advisors LLC opened a new position in Goldman Sachs during the first quarter, buying 1,640 shares worth about $1.39 million.
• Several other institutional investors also made small new stakes or increased holdings, and institutions now own 71.21% of Goldman Sachs stock.
• Insiders have been selling shares recently, including large sales by Kathryn H. Ruemmler and CFO Denis P. Coleman, while analysts currently rate the stock a consensus “Hold” with a price target of $974.18.

Secured Retirement Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS - Free Report) in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 1,640 shares of the investment management company's stock, valued at approximately $1,387,000.

A number of other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Dagco Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC lifted its position in 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 buying an additional 23 shares in the last quarter. Steph & Co. purchased a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group in the 1st quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. acquired a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.21% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Kathryn H. Ruemmler sold 14,292 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $939.07, for a total value of $13,421,188.44. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 15,657 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $14,703,018.99. This trade represents a 47.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Denis P. Coleman sold 6,857 shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $973.55, for a total value of $6,675,632.35. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 31,070 shares in the company, valued at $30,248,198.50. The trade was a 18.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 33,681 shares of company stock valued at $31,737,875 over the last three months. 0.55% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,000.00 to $1,195.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Rothschild & Co Redburn lifted their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $870.00 to $920.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Citigroup boosted their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $930.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Dbs Bank upped their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $890.00 to $1,050.00 in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Bank of America cut their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,100.00 to $1,050.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $974.18.

Key The Goldman Sachs Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs and other major banks passed the Federal Reserve’s 2026 stress tests, paving the way for higher dividends and reinforcing confidence in capital strength and shareholder returns. 3 Big Banks Plan Double Digit Dividend Increases After Passing Fed Stress Test
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to see Goldman Sachs as positioned to beat earnings estimates, with expectations that trading and banking activity could support another strong quarterly report. Why Goldman (GS) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman’s private credit fund reported relatively low redemption requests, suggesting its private-markets business is holding up better than some peers amid industry turbulence. Goldman private credit fund escapes redemption pressure again
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman named Bosworth as acting general counsel, a routine leadership update that is unlikely to move the stock by itself. Goldman Sachs names Bosworth as acting general counsel
• Negative Sentiment: Oppenheimer turned more cautious on major U.S. banks, with one report specifically arguing investors may want to take profits after the sector’s strong run, which could create some pressure on Goldman shares. America's Biggest Banks Passed Their Stress Tests. Now They're Showering Investors With Cash.

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

Shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock opened at $1,019.78 on Thursday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $1,002.16 and a 200-day simple moving average of $931.30. The company has a current ratio of 0.63, a quick ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.89. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 1-year low of $691.30 and a 1-year high of $1,125.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $300.85 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.64, a PEG ratio of 1.31 and a beta of 1.30.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April 13th. The investment management company reported $17.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $15.92 by $1.63. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 14.13% and a return on equity of 16.53%. The business had revenue of $17.23 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.66 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $14.12 EPS. The Goldman Sachs Group's quarterly revenue was up 14.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts expect that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 59.79 earnings per share for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 29th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 1st were issued a dividend of $4.50 per share. This represents a $18.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 1st. The Goldman Sachs Group's dividend payout ratio is 32.89%.

About The Goldman Sachs Group

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.

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