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

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$950.38 +12.40 (+1.32%)
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$951.92 +1.54 (+0.16%)
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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 "Moderate Buy." Out of the 24 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 12 have given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for GS.

Consensus Price Target

$1,062.86
11.83% 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 11.83% from the current price of $950.38.
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
9/17/25 to 9/17/26
1 Month Ago
8/18/25 to 8/18/26
3 Months Ago
6/19/25 to 6/19/26
1 Year Ago
9/17/24 to 9/17/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
10 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$1,062.86$941.82$665.00
Forecasted Upside11.83% Upside2.23% Upside-14.34% Downside-16.27% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate 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
2.50
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside13.28% Upside34.13% Upside18.17% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/9/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy (B-)Hold (C+)
8/5/2026
HSBC Holdings plc logo
HSBC
3 of 5 stars
Saul Martinez
Saul Martinez
Not Rated
UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
8/3/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Erika Najarian
Erika Najarian
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$1,120.00 ➝ $1,150.00+13.07%
7/16/2026Boost TargetNeutral$1,100.00 ➝ $1,200.00+4.16%
7/16/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
7/16/2026Boost TargetBuy$1,150.00 ➝ $1,300.00+19.06%
7/15/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$1,070.00 ➝ $1,190.00+3.89%
7/15/2026Set Target$1,145.00+0.21%
7/15/2026Boost TargetOverweight$1,048.00 ➝ $1,245.00+8.96%
7/15/2026Boost TargetOverweight$1,195.00 ➝ $1,325.00+15.97%
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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 PerformUnderperform
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 RatingOutperformMarket Perform$600.00-14.79%
9/18/2024UpgradeHold

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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 Monday, September 14, 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 Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. recently reported a significant earnings beat, delivering $20.98 in earnings per share for the quarter compared to the analyst consensus estimate of $14.47, which demonstrates strong operational performance and profitability that can drive shareholder value.
  • With the current stock price at $987.90, the valuation appears attractive relative to the consensus price target of $1,062.86, suggesting there is still room for upside potential as the market digests the company's recent strong financial results and strategic initiatives.
  • The company is deepening its technology investment by opening a new engineering hub in Bellevue, Washington, focused on artificial intelligence and cloud technology, which is expected to improve internal efficiency and help attract top technology talent to support its digital transformation.
  • Investors can benefit from a recent dividend increase, as The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. raised its quarterly dividend from $4.50 to $5.00, representing an annualized yield of approximately 1.9% and signaling management's confidence in maintaining stable cash flows for shareholder returns.
  • The firm is actively generating fees through its capital markets franchise by serving as an underwriter for major equity offerings, including a $2 billion program for Corning and a $1 billion offering for Oklo, which highlights the strength of its advisory and distribution capabilities.

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 Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has revised its outlook to expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in September, a shift from its earlier pause forecast that could introduce volatility and pressure on the broader financial sector and market sentiment.
  • There is notable leadership transition risk as Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani prepares to retire from her role as head of the Investment Strategy Group, introducing uncertainty into a prominent research and advisory function despite the appointment of new co-heads.
  • Recent insider activity shows a pattern of selling, with multiple executives including the CFO and CAO selling shares in early 2026, which some investors may interpret as a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance or a desire to lock in gains.
  • The company faces potential headwinds from rising inflation and oil prices, as indicated by the shift in major banks' forecasts toward rate hikes, which could tighten financial conditions and impact the credit and lending segments of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
  • Some institutional investors, such as Engineers Gate Manager LP, have significantly trimmed their holdings in the stock, reducing their position by 91.8% in the second quarter, which may reflect a broader trend of profit-taking or reduced conviction among certain hedge funds.

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 analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for The Goldman Sachs Group in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 12 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GS shares.

According to analysts, The Goldman Sachs Group's stock has a predicted upside of 11.83% 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 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.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for The Goldman Sachs Group analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/9/2026.
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