GAMMA Investing LLC grew its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS – Free Report) by 8.2% in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 9,214 shares of the investment management company’s stock after purchasing an additional 696 shares during the quarter. The Goldman Sachs Group makes up 0.4% of GAMMA Investing LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 29th largest position. GAMMA Investing LLC’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $8,099,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the business. Gilliland Jeter Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 3.5% in the 3rd quarter. Gilliland Jeter Wealth Management LLC now owns 388 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $309,000 after purchasing an additional 13 shares during the last quarter. EWA LLC increased its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 2.2% during the third quarter. EWA LLC now owns 612 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $488,000 after buying an additional 13 shares during the last quarter. Carrera Capital Advisors increased its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 3.5% during the third quarter. Carrera Capital Advisors now owns 385 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $306,000 after buying an additional 13 shares during the last quarter. Centerpoint Advisors LLC raised its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 1.5% during the third quarter. Centerpoint Advisors LLC now owns 863 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $687,000 after buying an additional 13 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.9% in the third quarter. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,488 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,185,000 after buying an additional 13 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.21% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling at The Goldman Sachs Group
In related news, Director David A. Viniar sold 45,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction 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 completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 555,000 shares in the company, valued at $535,758,150. This represents a 7.50% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CFO Denis P. Coleman sold 11,623 shares of the stock in a transaction 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 sale, the chief financial officer directly 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. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 117,283 shares of company stock valued at $112,016,033 in the last three months. 0.55% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
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Key Stories Impacting The Goldman Sachs Group
Here are the key news stories impacting The Goldman Sachs Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Goldman is positioned to win large underwriting mandates — Reuters/Benzinga note Goldman leading the underwriter race for a potential SpaceX/Starlink IPO, which could generate sizable fees and bolster investment‑banking revenue if the deal progresses. SpaceX Now Has 10,000 Starlink Satellites In Space — And Polymarket Is Betting The IPO Is Coming Soon
- Positive Sentiment: Firm research remains a commercial asset — recent Goldman Sachs surveys and research (on small businesses adopting AI) get media pickup across Benzinga, Yahoo and Fortune, reinforcing the firm’s role as a trusted research provider and potentially supporting advisory/data product demand. Small Businesses Race To Adopt AI, But Only 14% Fully Integrate It, Goldman Sachs Survey Shows
- Neutral Sentiment: Macro market calls that influence client flows — Goldman reiterated a bullish S&P 500 base case while also highlighting headwinds; useful for positioning but indirect for near‑term GS earnings. Goldman Sachs doubles down on bold S&P 500 forecast
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst activity: Goldman adjusted coverage on third parties (e.g., Flutter), reflecting routine research/coverage work rather than direct firm performance changes. Goldman Sachs Lowers PT on Flutter Entertainment (FLUT)
- Negative Sentiment: Zacks downgraded GS from “strong-buy” to “hold”, a direct hit to sell‑side sentiment that can pressure retail/institutional demand. Zacks.com
- Negative Sentiment: Debt issuance and governance shifts raise short‑term risk chatter — reporting shows Goldman active in long‑dated note issuance while also facing board turnover (Lakshmi Mittal’s planned retirement) and deploying capital into cybersecurity compliance—moves that alter the firm’s risk/financing profile and can concern some investors. Should Goldman Sachs’ (GS) Cybersecurity Bet and Debt Issuance Shift Its Long‑Term Risk Narrative?
- Negative Sentiment: Macro warnings from Goldman (lower U.S./India growth forecasts, higher recession risk) increase downside risk for banking revenues — research pointing to an elevated recession probability and oil/refined‑fuel shocks could pressure trading and lending activity. Goldman Sachs Just Issued a New Warning on the U.S. Economy — And It’s Not Just About Oil
- Negative Sentiment: Talent movement: JPMorgan naming former Goldman banker Yi Zhang as China I‑banking co‑head signals competitive pressure for senior coverage in key markets. JPMorgan names Goldman’s Yi Zhang as China investment banking co-head
The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance
Shares of NYSE:GS opened at $805.07 on Thursday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $902.09 and a 200 day moving average price of $844.80. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a twelve month low of $439.38 and a twelve month high of $984.70. The company has a market cap of $238.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.70, a PEG ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 1.34. The company has a quick ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.60.
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 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $11.52 by $2.03. The Goldman Sachs Group had a return on equity of 15.72% and a net margin of 13.73%.The company had revenue of $15.71 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.30 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $11.95 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts predict that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 47.12 earnings per share for the current year.
The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a dividend of $4.50 per share. This represents a $18.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.2%. This is an increase from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group’s payout ratio is presently 35.09%.
About The Goldman Sachs Group
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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