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

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$1,001.95 -27.23 (-2.65%)
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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
6.08% 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 6.08% from the current price of $1,001.95.
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
9/14/25 to 9/14/26
1 Month Ago
8/15/25 to 8/15/26
3 Months Ago
6/16/25 to 6/16/26
1 Year Ago
9/14/24 to 9/14/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 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)
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$1,062.86$941.82$660.00
Forecasted Upside6.08% Upside2.31% Upside-13.60% Downside-15.48% 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 Upside3.27% Upside31.18% Upside16.41% 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
2 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%
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 Friday, September 11, 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, with actual earnings per share of $20.98 for the quarter ending July 14, 2026, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $14.47 by $6.51, demonstrating strong profitability and operational efficiency that can drive shareholder value.
  • Revenue growth has been robust, with the company reporting $20.34 billion in revenue for the most recent quarter, surpassing analyst expectations of $16.22 billion and representing a 39.4% year-over-year increase, indicating strong demand for its financial services and investment banking capabilities.
  • The company has strengthened its dividend profile by increasing its quarterly dividend to $5.00 per share, which represents a 2.0% yield and a payout ratio of 30.87%, providing a reliable income stream for investors while maintaining a sustainable level of cash distribution relative to earnings.
  • Wall Street analysts have shown increasing confidence in the stock, with the consensus rating improving to a Moderate Buy and the consensus price target rising to $1,062.86, reflecting positive sentiment and expectations for continued performance improvement in the coming periods.
  • The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is currently trading at $1,029.19, which is below the consensus price target of $1,062.86, suggesting potential upside for investors who believe the market has not yet fully priced in the company's recent earnings strength and revenue growth.

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:

  • There is a notable risk associated with the AI investment cycle, as the company's chief economist has warned that the AI investment boom will not continue indefinitely, which could lead to a slowdown in market activity and negatively impact the firm's investment banking and trading revenues.
  • Leadership changes may introduce short-term uncertainty, as Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani, the investment strategy chief, is planning to retire, and while the succession is orderly, the departure of a prominent senior executive could affect investor confidence and strategic continuity.
  • The company carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.17, which indicates a significant level of leverage that could amplify losses during periods of market stress or economic downturn, posing a risk to the stability of its financial position.
  • Insider selling activity has been observed, with multiple executives, including the CFO and CAO, selling shares in early 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance or a desire to diversify personal holdings.
  • The stock's beta of 1.29 indicates that it is more volatile than the overall market, meaning investors may experience larger price swings in response to market movements, which could be undesirable for those seeking stability in their portfolio.

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, 12 hold ratings, 9 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 6.08% 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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