The Goldman Sachs Group (GS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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The Goldman Sachs Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 24 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
11

Buy
12

Based on 24 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for The Goldman Sachs Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 24 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 11 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for GS.

Consensus Price Target

$1,062.86
2.17% Upside

According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for The Goldman Sachs Group, the average price target is $1,062.86. The highest price target for GS is $1,325.00, while the lowest price target for GS is $765.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.17% from the current price of $1,040.33.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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GS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/9/25 to 8/9/26	1 Month Ago 7/10/25 to 7/10/26	3 Months Ago 5/11/25 to 5/11/26	1 Year Ago 8/9/24 to 8/9/25
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	11 Hold rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	14 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$1,062.86	$986.91	$942.24	$660.00
Forecasted Upside	2.17% Upside	-6.55% Downside	-0.33% Downside	-8.56% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold	Hold

GS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

GS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	The Goldman Sachs Group	Finance Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.54	2.27	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	2.17% Upside	31.24% Upside	11.63% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent GS News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
8/6/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
8/5/2026	HSBC 3 of 5 stars	Saul Martinez Not Rated	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
8/3/2026	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Erika Najarian 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral	$1,120.00 ➝ $1,150.00	+13.07%
7/16/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Keith Horowitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$1,100.00 ➝ $1,200.00	+4.16%
7/16/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
7/16/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ebrahim Poonawala Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$1,150.00 ➝ $1,300.00	+19.06%
7/15/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brennan Hawken Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform	$1,070.00 ➝ $1,190.00	+3.89%
7/15/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Manan Gosalia Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$1,145.00	+0.21%
7/15/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Goldberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$1,048.00 ➝ $1,245.00	+8.96%
7/15/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mike Mayo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$1,195.00 ➝ $1,325.00	+15.97%
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7/15/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Daniel Fannon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$1,299.00	+13.69%
7/15/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Kian Abouhossein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$900.00 ➝ $955.00	-16.42%
7/15/2026	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Christopher McGratty Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform	$1,050.00 ➝ $1,130.00	-1.10%
7/6/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
6/30/2026	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Chris Kotowski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Market Perform ➝ Underperform
6/25/2026	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$870.00 ➝ $920.00	-15.13%
5/19/2026	CICC Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$825.00 ➝ $980.00	+5.02%
5/7/2026	Dbs Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$890.00 ➝ $1,050.00	+12.42%
5/5/2026	Daiwa Securities Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$891.00 ➝ $930.00	+1.91%
4/24/2026	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral	$970.00 ➝ $940.00	+1.77%
4/13/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral
1/16/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$863.00 ➝ $1,066.00	+10.86%
1/15/2026	Autonomous Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$1,047.00 ➝ $960.00	-1.54%
9/30/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	$725.00 ➝ $790.00	-2.39%
7/14/2025	Citizens Jmp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Devin Ryan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Market Perform	$600.00	-14.79%
9/18/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Steven Chubak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold

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Should I Buy The Goldman Sachs Group Stock? GS Pros and Cons Explained

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The Goldman Sachs Group
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.:

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. recently reported strong quarterly earnings, with earnings per share significantly exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial performance.
The company has shown impressive revenue growth, with a year-over-year increase of over 39%, suggesting strong demand for its services.
The current stock price is around $1,054, which is near its 50-day moving average, indicating potential stability and investor interest.
The firm has a solid return on equity of 18.59%, reflecting effective management and profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
The recent increase in the quarterly dividend to $5.00 per share demonstrates a commitment to returning value to shareholders, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.

The Goldman Sachs Group
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. for these reasons:

The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.83, which may indicate higher financial risk and reliance on debt financing.
The quick ratio of 0.63 suggests that the company may face challenges in meeting its short-term liabilities without selling inventory, which could be a concern for liquidity.
Despite strong earnings, the stock has experienced volatility, with a one-year low of $705.55, indicating potential risks associated with market fluctuations.
Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Hold," which may suggest uncertainty about future performance.
The dividend payout ratio of 27.78% indicates that a significant portion of earnings is being returned to shareholders, which could limit funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.

GS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 24 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for The Goldman Sachs Group is $1,062.86, with a high forecast of $1,325.00 and a low forecast of $765.00.

24 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for The Goldman Sachs Group in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 11 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GS shares.

According to analysts, The Goldman Sachs Group's stock has a predicted upside of 2.17% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, The Goldman Sachs Group's stock had 4 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

The Goldman Sachs Group has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, CICC Research, Citigroup, Evercore, HSBC, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Rothschild & Co Redburn, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

The Goldman Sachs Group also publishes sell-side equities research reports and recommendations about other companies, which can be viewed at its brokerage rating page.

Analysts like The Goldman Sachs Group more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for The Goldman Sachs Group is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how GS compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:GS) was last updated on 8/9/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.

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The Goldman Sachs Group (GS) Stock Forecast & Price Target