206,000 The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS Shares Purchased by MKP Capital Management L.L.C.

Key Points

• MKP Capital increased its Goldman Sachs stake by 176.1% in the third quarter, buying 206,000 shares to reach 323,000 shares valued at about $290.8 million. Goldman now represents 8.6% of MKP’s portfolio.
• Goldman reported quarterly EPS of $17.01, above the $12.86 analyst consensus, and revenue of $18.68 billion, up 23% year over year.
• Analysts’ consensus rating is Hold, with an average price target of $1,052.04. Goldman also announced a $5 quarterly dividend, equivalent to a 2.2% annual yield.

MKP Capital Management L.L.C. raised its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS - Free Report) by 176.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 323,000 shares of the investment management company's stock after buying an additional 206,000 shares during the period. The Goldman Sachs Group comprises 8.6% of MKP Capital Management L.L.C.'s investment portfolio, making the stock its 3rd largest position. MKP Capital Management L.L.C. owned 0.11% of The Goldman Sachs Group worth $290,816,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of GS. 71 West Capital Partners raised its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 1.7% during the third quarter. 71 West Capital Partners now owns 3,266 shares of the investment management company's stock valued at $2,941,000 after purchasing an additional 56 shares during the period. Nemes Rush Group LLC lifted its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.3% during the third quarter. Nemes Rush Group LLC now owns 4,710 shares of the investment management company's stock worth $4,241,000 after purchasing an additional 16 shares in the last quarter. Pinion Investment Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.8% during the third quarter. Pinion Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,484 shares of the investment management company's stock worth $1,336,000 after purchasing an additional 12 shares in the last quarter. Gryphon Financial Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 3.5% during the third quarter. Gryphon Financial Partners LLC now owns 1,764 shares of the investment management company's stock worth $1,588,000 after purchasing an additional 60 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Consolidated Investment Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 4.4% in the third quarter. Consolidated Investment Group LLC now owns 11,890 shares of the investment management company's stock valued at $10,705,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares during the period. 71.21% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More The Goldman Sachs Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: CEO David Solomon said demand for AI infrastructure financing remains strong, pointing to client activity and the bank’s role in AI-sector transactions. That could support financing and advisory opportunities for Goldman Sachs, though the revenue impact was not quantified. Goldman Sachs sees strong demand for AI infrastructure financing
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman Sachs is among 21 financial institutions backing Project Faro, which has secured about $270 million in total funding for a planned U.S. stablecoin venture. The group is targeting a 2027 launch, but Goldman’s individual contribution and the project’s potential returns were not disclosed, making the near-term financial effect uncertain. Goldman and Citi help fund $270 million stablecoin venture
• Neutral Sentiment: A Goldman Sachs analyst reportedly projected that Anthropic could generate $685 billion in annual revenue by 2030. This is a forecast about an AI company—not Goldman Sachs—and is relevant mainly as a sign of the scale of the AI opportunity its banking and financing businesses may serve. Goldman Sachs predicts Anthropic could generate $685 billion in annual revenue
• Negative Sentiment: A Zacks analysis cited slowing earnings as a risk heading into 2027, tempering the positive outlook from AI-related growth opportunities. Is Goldman Sachs an attractive investment option heading into 2027?

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. TD Cowen assumed coverage on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. They set a "buy" rating and a $1,050.00 price target on the stock. BMO Capital Markets decreased their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $970.00 to $950.00 and set a "market perform" rating for the company in a research report on Monday, October 19th. Weiss Ratings downgraded The Goldman Sachs Group from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 28th. UBS Group lowered their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,010.00 to $1,000.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, November 2nd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group set a $1,299.00 target price on The Goldman Sachs Group in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, The Goldman Sachs Group currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $1,052.04.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Ericka Leslie sold 100 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, October 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $926.28, for a total value of $92,628.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 10,460 shares in the company, valued at $9,688,888.80. This trade represents a 0.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO David Solomon sold 12,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $910.72, for a total value of $10,928,640.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 159,180 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $144,968,409.60. The trade was a 7.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 12,500 shares of company stock valued at $11,380,508 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 0.55% of the company's stock.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSE:GS opened at $910.40 on Wednesday. The company's fifty day moving average is $927.53 and its two-hundred day moving average is $956.14. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.20, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.61. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 1-year low of $754.00 and a 1-year high of $1,153.99. The stock has a market capitalization of $262.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.85 and a beta of 1.29.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, October 13th. The investment management company reported $17.01 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $12.86 by $4.15. The company had revenue of $18.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.83 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a return on equity of 20.21% and a net margin of 15.77%. The Goldman Sachs Group's quarterly revenue was up 23.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $12.25 earnings per share. Equities analysts anticipate that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 71.49 EPS for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 30th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 2nd will be issued a $5.00 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 2nd. This represents a $20.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. The Goldman Sachs Group's dividend payout ratio is presently 28.76%.

The Goldman Sachs Group Profile

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a global financial services firm founded in 1869 and headquartered in New York City. It serves corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals across major financial markets worldwide. The company's businesses include investment banking, global markets, and asset and wealth management. Its services include advising on mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions, helping clients raise capital, facilitating trading and risk management, and managing investments and wealth for institutions and individuals.

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