Primecap Management Co. CA lowered its position in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS – Free Report) by 11.7% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 163,830 shares of the investment management company’s stock after selling 21,710 shares during the period. Primecap Management Co. CA’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $130,466,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of GS. Hartline Investment Corp lifted its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 153.3% in the third quarter. Hartline Investment Corp now owns 1,421 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $1,132,000 after purchasing an additional 860 shares during the last quarter. A4 Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the third quarter worth $940,000. Stevens Capital Management LP bought a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group during the 3rd quarter valued at $1,392,000. Meridian Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 39.4% during the 3rd quarter. Meridian Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,332 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $1,857,000 after buying an additional 659 shares during the last quarter. Finally, AlTi Global Inc. boosted its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 87.3% during the 3rd quarter. AlTi Global Inc. now owns 29,770 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $23,707,000 after buying an additional 13,879 shares during the period. 71.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Trending Headlines about The Goldman Sachs Group
Here are the key news stories impacting The Goldman Sachs Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 results showed an EPS beat and stronger profitability that traders like (EPS outperformed estimates even as revenue dipped), supporting near‑term sentiment for GS. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage and price‑target momentum remain supportive (multiple buy/overweight ratings and high price targets cited by firms), helping underpin the rally. How Is Goldman Sachs’ Stock Performance Compared to Other Capital Markets Stocks?
- Positive Sentiment: Research/product flow: Goldman’s macro calls (including a bullish gold outlook) and prime‑brokerage notes (e.g., optimism on a software rebound) support trading and prime brokerage fee prospects, which investors view as revenue catalysts. Even Banks Now Bow To A Golden Master US software stocks to keep rebounding, says Goldman Sachs prime brokerage note
- Neutral Sentiment: Corporate and deal activity: Goldman arranging investor/analyst meetings (e.g., with Yes Bank, Gland Pharma) highlights its investment‑banking advisory role but is routine and not an immediate stock mover. Yes Bank Updates Markets on Outcome of Goldman Sachs Asia Financials Investor Meetings
- Neutral Sentiment: Management signaling on crypto: CEO David Solomon acknowledged owning a very small amount of Bitcoin — symbolic for GS’s evolving view on digital assets but unlikely to move fundamentals materially. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Admits To Owning Bitcoin
- Negative Sentiment: Cash‑flow and insider activity raise caution: Q4 operating cash flow swung sharply negative and Quiver highlights heavy insider selling in recent months — items investors watch for liquidity and governance signals. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings
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Insider Activity at The Goldman Sachs Group
In other The Goldman Sachs Group news, CFO Denis P. Coleman sold 11,623 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 29,342 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,627,546.94. This trade represents a 28.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director David A. Viniar sold 45,000 shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $965.33, for a total transaction of $43,439,850.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 555,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $535,758,150. The trade was a 7.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 117,283 shares of company stock worth $112,016,033 over the last 90 days. 0.55% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Up 0.8%
Shares of NYSE:GS opened at $928.87 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $278.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.11, a P/E/G ratio of 1.13 and a beta of 1.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.29, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 1.13. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $924.95 and a 200-day moving average price of $835.31. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 52-week low of $439.38 and a 52-week high of $984.70.
The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $11.52 by $2.03. The company had revenue of $15.71 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.30 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a return on equity of 15.19% and a net margin of 13.73%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $11.95 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 47.12 EPS for the current fiscal year.
The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be paid a $4.50 dividend. This represents a $18.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This is a positive change from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 31.20%.
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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