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

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$882.26 -4.95 (-0.56%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$882.50 +0.24 (+0.03%)
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The Goldman Sachs Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
12
Buy
11

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 "Hold." Out of the 24 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 12 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for GS.

Consensus Price Target

$1,055.09
19.59% Upside
According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for The Goldman Sachs Group, the average price target is $1,055.09. The highest price target for GS is $1,300.00, while the lowest price target for GS is $920.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.59% from the current price of $882.26.
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

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/8/25 to 10/8/26
1 Month Ago
9/8/25 to 9/8/26
3 Months Ago
7/10/25 to 7/10/26
1 Year Ago
10/8/24 to 10/8/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$1,055.09$1,062.86$986.91$742.94
Forecasted Upside19.59% Upside2.69% Upside-6.55% Downside-4.44% Downside
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyHoldHold

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.
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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.
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The Goldman Sachs Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeThe Goldman Sachs GroupFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.42
2.27
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside19.65% Upside39.78% Upside20.75% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Neutral News
Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/8/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageBuy$1,050.00+18.33%
10/6/2026
Brennan Hawken
Brennan Hawken
2 of 5 stars
Lower TargetMarket Perform$972.00 ➝ $970.00+8.56%
10/5/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Erika Najarian
Erika Najarian
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetNeutral$1,150.00 ➝ $1,010.00+13.04%
9/28/2026Boost TargetHold$995.00 ➝ $1,007.00+7.63%
9/25/2026 UpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
9/25/2026Lower TargetOverweight$1,325.00 ➝ $1,175.00+27.52%
9/23/2026Lower TargetNeutral$1,200.00 ➝ $1,050.00+11.70%
9/18/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/16/2026Boost TargetBuy$1,150.00 ➝ $1,300.00+19.06%
7/15/2026Set Target$1,145.00+0.21%
7/15/2026Boost TargetOverweight$1,048.00 ➝ $1,245.00+8.96%
7/15/2026Set Target$1,299.00+13.69%
7/15/2026Boost TargetNeutral$900.00 ➝ $955.00-16.42%
7/15/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$1,050.00 ➝ $1,130.00-1.10%
7/6/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
6/30/2026DowngradeMarket Perform ➝ Underperform
6/25/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$870.00 ➝ $920.00-15.13%
5/19/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$825.00 ➝ $980.00+5.02%
5/7/2026 Boost Target$890.00 ➝ $1,050.00+12.42%
5/5/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$891.00 ➝ $930.00+1.91%
4/24/2026 Lower TargetNeutral$970.00 ➝ $940.00+1.77%
4/13/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral
1/16/2026 Boost TargetBuy$863.00 ➝ $1,066.00+10.86%
1/15/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$1,047.00 ➝ $960.00-1.54%
9/30/2025 Boost TargetHold$725.00 ➝ $790.00-2.39%
7/14/2025Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform$600.00-14.79%

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these The Goldman Sachs Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

The Goldman Sachs Group
Bull Case

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

  • The stock is currently trading at $887.36, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $1,062.86, suggesting substantial potential for capital appreciation as analysts maintain a Moderate Buy rating.
  • The company recently reported strong quarterly results with earnings per share of $20.98, significantly exceeding the consensus estimate of $14.47, and revenue of $20.34 billion, which beat expectations and demonstrates robust operational performance.
  • Investors can benefit from a dividend yield of 2.24%, supported by a recent increase in the quarterly dividend to $5.00, providing a steady income stream alongside potential capital gains.
  • The firm maintains a high return on equity of 19.16% and a net margin of 15.53%, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital and strong profitability relative to its revenue base.
  • With a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.70, the valuation appears attractive compared to the broader market, offering a potentially undervalued entry point for long-term investors seeking exposure to global financial services.

The Goldman Sachs Group
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has fallen more than 20% from its 52-week high of $1,153.99, entering a bear market phase that signals significant downside risk and potential continued volatility for shareholders.
  • Management has indicated it is not yet ready to raise its 14% to 16% through-the-cycle return on equity target, which may limit investor enthusiasm and suggest that profitability growth is plateauing.
  • The company was identified as a victim of an EY data breach, creating reputational, cybersecurity, and potential client-risk concerns that could impact future business operations and client trust.
  • Several major financial institutions, including Wells Fargo and Citigroup, have recently lowered their price targets on the stock, reflecting a more cautious outlook on the company's future earnings potential and valuation.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with multiple executives including the CFO and CAO selling significant portions of their holdings in recent months, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance.

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 $1,055.09, with a high forecast of $1,300.00 and a low forecast of $920.00.

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, 12 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" GS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, The Goldman Sachs Group's stock has a predicted upside of 19.59% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, The Goldman Sachs Group's stock had 4 upgrades and 3 downgrades by analysts.

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 score for The Goldman Sachs Group is 2.42 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.27. Learn more on how GS compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for The Goldman Sachs Group analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/8/2026.
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