The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS Shares Purchased by Mariner LLC

Key Points

• Mariner LLC increased its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 3.6% to 175,592 shares (about $139.8M), and institutional investors now own roughly 71.21% of the stock.
• Goldman beat quarterly expectations with EPS $13.55 (vs. $11.52 est.) and revenue of $15.71B, and the company raised its quarterly dividend to $4.50 (annualized $18, yield 2.3%).
• Analysts have been lifting targets (e.g., Barclays to $1,048) though consensus remains a "Hold" with an average target of $919.29, while Goldman is pushing growth initiatives—scaling private credit toward a $300B portfolio by 2029 and GSAM is targeting roughly $13B for a junior debt fund—highlighting upside potential alongside execution risk.

Mariner LLC grew its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS - Free Report) by 3.6% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 175,592 shares of the investment management company's stock after buying an additional 6,154 shares during the quarter. Mariner LLC owned about 0.06% of The Goldman Sachs Group worth $139,843,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group in the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. First PREMIER Bank acquired a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. Corundum Trust Company INC bought a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 3rd quarter worth $29,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC lifted 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 valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 20 shares during the period. Finally, Graney & King LLC lifted 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 valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 17 shares during the period. 71.21% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting The Goldman Sachs Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target on GS to $826 (from $815), signalling incremental analyst confidence in the firm’s outlook and providing near‑term support for the stock. JPMorgan Raises its Price Target on The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) to $826 from $815 and Maintains a Neutral Rating
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman is scaling private credit as a growth engine (targeting a $300B portfolio by 2029), which could materially expand fee and interest income over the medium term. Goldman's Expansion in Private Credit: Next Growth Engine?
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs Asset Management is fundraising aggressively (targeting ~$13B for a junior debt fund), suggesting fee growth and product demand that support revenue diversification. Goldman Sachs AM Targets $13 Billion for Latest Junior Debt Fund
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman is recasting its model (bigger focus on XRP ETFs and private capital, exiting some consumer banking activities), a strategic shift that may lift long‑run returns but brings transitional execution risk. Goldman Sachs Recasts Model With XRP ETFs And Private Capital Focus
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman’s research is active across energy names (e.g., raising targets on Canadian Natural), underscoring the firm’s role as a market‑making and advisory franchise but not immediately altering GS’s own fundamentals. Goldman Sachs Updates Canadian Natural (CNQ) View as Oil Price Forecasts Rise
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman warns hedge funds are aggressively shorting the financial sector at record pace — sector‑wide short pressure raises the risk of further downside for GS even if firm‑specific fundamentals remain intact. Hedge funds 'aggressively' short financial stocks, says Goldman Sachs
• Negative Sentiment: Shipping disruptions have driven fuel‑oil prices sharply higher and Goldman raised its PCE inflation nowcast, which increases market volatility and could pressure economic growth — a backdrop that can hurt deal activity and trading flows over time. Global Fuel Oil Prices Surge as Shipping Chokepoint Disruption Deepens
• Negative Sentiment: Talent migration: Nomura hired an ex‑Goldman senior derivatives salesperson to boost its derivatives business, a small but tangible competitive loss in a high‑margin franchise. Nomura Hires Ex-Goldman’s Connolly to Boost Derivative Sales

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Barclays lifted their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $850.00 to $1,048.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. BNP Paribas Exane raised 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. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $900.00 to $1,030.00 and gave the stock a "sector perform" rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Evercore reiterated an "outperform" rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, UBS Group reissued a "neutral" rating and set a $990.00 target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and fourteen have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $919.29.

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

NYSE GS opened at $794.21 on Tuesday. The stock's 50-day moving average price is $907.74 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $844.64. The company has a current ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.60. The company has a market cap of $235.68 billion, a PE ratio of 15.48, a PEG ratio of 0.96 and a beta of 1.34. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 1 year low of $439.38 and a 1 year high of $984.70.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $11.52 by $2.03. The company had revenue of $15.71 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations 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% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $11.95 earnings per share. On average, analysts predict that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 47.12 EPS for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a $4.50 dividend. This is a boost from The Goldman Sachs Group's previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $18.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The Goldman Sachs Group's payout ratio is currently 35.09%.

Insider Transactions at The Goldman Sachs Group

In other The Goldman Sachs Group news, CAO Sheara J. Fredman sold 4,863 shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $923.75, for a total transaction of $4,492,196.25. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 10,301 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,515,548.75. The trade was a 32.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Denis P. Coleman sold 11,623 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $941.57, for a total transaction of $10,943,868.11. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 29,342 shares in the company, valued at approximately $27,627,546.94. This trade represents a 28.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 117,283 shares of company stock worth $112,016,033. 0.55% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

The Goldman Sachs Group Company 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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