3,350 Shares in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS Acquired by Directional Asset Management

Key Points

• Directional Asset Management initiated a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group (GS), buying 3,350 shares worth about $2.945 million, making GS 2.6% of its portfolio and its 10th largest holding.
• Goldman Sachs posted a strong Q1 beat—EPS $17.55 vs. $15.92 expected and revenue $17.23B (+14.4% y/y)—and announced a quarterly dividend of $4.50 (annualized $18.00, yield ~1.9%) payable June 29.
• Insiders have been net sellers recently (about 34,003 shares worth $32.2M over the last 90 days), while institutional investors own roughly 71% of the company and corporate insiders hold ~0.55%.

Directional Asset Management purchased a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 3,350 shares of the investment management company's stock, valued at approximately $2,945,000. The Goldman Sachs Group makes up 2.6% of Directional Asset Management's portfolio, making the stock its 10th largest position.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of GS. Brighton Jones LLC raised its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 17.1% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 3,474 shares of the investment management company's stock valued at $1,989,000 after buying an additional 508 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 7.0% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 888 shares of the investment management company's stock worth $508,000 after acquiring an additional 58 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 90.1% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,551 shares of the investment management company's stock worth $1,098,000 after acquiring an additional 735 shares in the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. increased its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 9.3% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 821 shares of the investment management company's stock valued at $581,000 after acquiring an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Main Street Financial Solutions LLC increased its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 22.2% in the 2nd quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 2,150 shares of the investment management company's stock valued at $1,522,000 after acquiring an additional 391 shares during the last quarter. 71.21% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Down 0.4%

Shares of NYSE GS opened at $931.35 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $868.37 and a 200 day moving average price of $861.39. The stock has a market cap of $274.74 billion, a PE ratio of 17.02, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 1.32. 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 Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 52-week low of $523.42 and a 52-week high of $984.70.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April 13th. The investment management company reported $17.55 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $15.92 by $1.63. The Goldman Sachs Group had a return on equity of 16.02% and a net margin of 14.13%.The company had revenue of $17.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.66 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $14.12 earnings per share. The firm's revenue was up 14.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts forecast that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 59.53 earnings per share for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 29th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 1st will be issued a $4.50 dividend. This represents a $18.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 1st. The Goldman Sachs Group's payout ratio is presently 32.89%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other The Goldman Sachs Group news, EVP John F.W. Rogers sold 13,151 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $959.03, for a total transaction of $12,612,203.53. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 39,007 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $37,408,883.21. This trade represents a 25.21% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Treasurer Carey Halio sold 2,846 shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $927.17, for a total transaction of $2,638,725.82. Following the completion of the transaction, the treasurer owned 2,017 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,870,101.89. This represents a 58.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 34,003 shares of company stock worth $32,216,641. Corporate insiders own 0.55% of the company's stock.

Trending Headlines about The Goldman Sachs Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman reported a strong Q1 (top‑ and bottom‑line beats) driven by an investment‑banking rebound and healthy revenue growth — the quarter supports near‑term earnings momentum and underpins buy/upgrade calls. After Solid Q1, Should You Hold or Fold Goldman at Current Level?
• Positive Sentiment: BMO and Argus raised/upped price targets or support ratings after Q1, signaling incremental analyst confidence that could limit downside if deal flow and markets stay constructive. Argus Research Maintains Buy on Goldman Sachs
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs Alternatives is investing $50M in BLP Digital (agentic AI for finance operations) — a strategic move that expands GS’s exposure to AI automation and potential fee/return streams in private markets. Goldman Sachs Alternatives Invests $50 Million in BLP Digital
• Positive Sentiment: Company announced a $4.50 quarterly dividend (annualized $18.00) — supports income investors and signals confidence in capital allocation and earnings durability. The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Info
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman is publishing thought leadership on AI (the “world model” topic) and flagged that AI‑related stocks now account for a large share of the S&P — raises market‑level concentration risk but also highlights GS’s advisory/research positioning. Goldman tackles AI’s missing link
• Negative Sentiment: BofA lowered its GS price target (kept Buy) and flagged investor caution — a reminder some analysts see valuation risk even after the beat, which can cap near‑term upside. BofA Flags Investor Caution on Goldman
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: an executive disclosed sale of ~1,115 shares (~$1.0M), which can be interpreted by some investors as a near‑term negative sentiment signal even if routine. SEC Filing: Insider Sale
• Negative Sentiment: CEO comments warning of quick recession risk and volatile oil/pricing amid geopolitical tensions have amplified macro risk narratives that can pressure trading and advisory volumes. Solomon Warns on Recession Risk

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently weighed in on GS. BNP Paribas Exane boosted their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $775.00 to $970.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $839.00 to $870.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a "neutral" rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Monday, April 13th. HSBC reduced their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $802.00 to $729.00 in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group dropped their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,125.00 to $1,049.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, April 6th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fourteen have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $924.14.

The Goldman Sachs Group 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.

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