Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. Purchases Shares of 1,300 The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Key Points

• Polar Asset Management Partners purchased a new stake of 1,300 shares in The Goldman Sachs Group (GS) during Q3, worth about $1.035 million, as part of a market where roughly 71.21% of the stock is held by hedge funds and other institutions.
• Goldman beat quarterly estimates with EPS of $13.55 (vs. $11.52 expected) and revenue of $15.71B (vs. $14.30B), and the firm raised its quarterly dividend to $4.50 (annualized $18.00, yield ~2.2%).
• Newsflow is mixed: Goldman is pursuing growth initiatives (a $42.5M stake in GeoWealth and talks to raise ≥$10B for a private‑credit fund) while insiders have sold significant stock (117,283 shares, ~$112M in 90 days) and the bank plans smaller, performance‑based layoffs that, alongside analyst downgrades, could pressure sentiment.

Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. purchased a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 1,300 shares of the investment management company's stock, valued at approximately $1,035,000.

A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of GS. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. First PREMIER Bank purchased a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group during the third quarter worth $28,000. Corundum Trust Company INC purchased a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group during the third quarter worth $29,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of 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 worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Graney & King LLC raised its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 51.5% in the second quarter. Graney & King LLC now owns 50 shares of the investment management company's stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 17 shares during the last quarter. 71.21% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

GS opened at $813.55 on Friday. 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 Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 52-week low of $439.38 and a 52-week high of $984.70. The company has a 50 day moving average of $897.10 and a two-hundred day moving average of $845.03. The company has a market cap of $241.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.86, a P/E/G ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 1.34.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $11.52 by $2.03. The business had revenue of $15.71 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.30 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 13.73% and a return on equity of 15.72%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $11.95 EPS. On average, analysts expect that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 47.12 earnings per share for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be issued a $4.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $18.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. This is an increase from The Goldman Sachs Group's previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The Goldman Sachs Group's payout ratio is currently 35.09%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other The Goldman Sachs Group news, CFO Denis P. Coleman sold 11,623 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $941.57, for a total transaction of $10,943,868.11. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 29,342 shares in the company, valued at $27,627,546.94. The trade was a 28.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 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 completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 39,007 shares of the company's stock, valued at $37,408,883.21. The trade was a 25.21% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 117,283 shares of company stock valued at $112,016,033 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.55% of the company's stock.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman committed $42.5M to a minority stake in TAMP GeoWealth, strengthening its wealth‑management / platform footprint (UMA, tax and AI planning) and creating cross‑sell and recurring‑revenue opportunities. Goldman Sachs to Invest $42.5M in TAMP GeoWealth
• Positive Sentiment: Sources say GS is in early talks to raise at least $10B for a private‑credit fund — a potentially large fee pool that would expand alternatives AUM and diversify revenue away from trading. GS in early talks to raise at least $10B for private credit fund
• Positive Sentiment: CEO commentary flags increased dealmaking in a shifted regulatory backdrop — a constructive signal for advisory pipelines and potential M&A fees. Goldman CEO sees increased dealmaking amid changed regulatory environment
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman’s energy research (saying oil could top 2008 highs and naming top oil/refiner picks) spotlights a trading/research profit opportunity as oil volatility drives client flows across markets. Oil Could Top All-Time Highs Set in 2008, Warns Goldman
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman published a shareholder letter detailing AI ambitions and the risks that could disrupt its strategy — long‑term productivity gains are offset by implementation and governance risks. Goldman Sachs maps out where it's pushing AI — and the risks that could upend its strategy
• Neutral Sentiment: Internal moves: Sara Naison‑Tarajano named head of $26B Ayco (operational leadership update that supports wealth/business continuity). Goldman Sachs Names Sara Naison-Tarajano as Head of $26B Ayco
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman is shifting to smaller, rolling layoffs and will make performance‑based cuts beginning in April — may reduce near‑term costs but can weigh on morale, hiring and execution. Goldman Sachs to make small job cuts on performance in April, source says
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks downgraded GS from strong‑buy to hold, a headline that can pressure sentiment among retail/quant flows. Zacks Research downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Clients are growing cautious about a potential market rout amid Middle East tensions and rising oil — weaker client risk appetite can dent trading volumes and investment activity. Complacency Is Cracking as Goldman Clients Brace for Stocks Rout

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently commented on GS shares. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $900.00 to $1,030.00 and gave the company a "sector perform" rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Autonomous Res cut their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,047.00 to $960.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Evercore restated an "outperform" rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Friday, January 16th. Daiwa Securities Group raised their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $927.00 to $940.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane boosted their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $775.00 to $970.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fourteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $919.29.

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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