2,853,513 Shares in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS Acquired by Orange County Employees Retirement System

Orange County Employees Retirement System bought a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund bought 2,853,513 shares of the investment management company’s stock, valued at approximately $69,537,544,000. The Goldman Sachs Group accounts for about 24.9% of Orange County Employees Retirement System’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 2nd largest position.

A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in GS. Sky Investment Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.9% in the 2nd quarter. Sky Investment Group LLC now owns 1,168 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,181,000 after buying an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Warren Street Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 3.9% during the second quarter. Warren Street Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 269 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $272,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Pines Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. Pines Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,566 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $2,255,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares during the period. Welch & Forbes LLC lifted its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. Welch & Forbes LLC now owns 1,430 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $1,257,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares during the period. Finally, First Financial Group Corp boosted its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 4.7% in the first quarter. First Financial Group Corp now owns 246 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $208,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. 71.21% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Down 1.9%

NYSE GS opened at $1,002.64 on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 52 week low of $712.97 and a 52 week high of $1,153.99. The company has a quick ratio of 0.63, a current ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.17. The company has a market capitalization of $291.94 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 1.30. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $1,054.38 and its 200-day moving average price is $963.86.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 14th. The investment management company reported $20.98 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $14.47 by $6.51. The company had revenue of $20.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.22 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 15.53% and a return on equity of 19.16%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 39.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $10.91 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 68.89 earnings per share for the current year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 29th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be paid a $5.00 dividend. This represents a $20.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.0%. This is a boost from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.50. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio is currently 27.78%.

Trending Headlines about The Goldman Sachs Group

Here are the key news stories impacting The Goldman Sachs Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs agreed to acquire NEOS Investments, the issuer of income-focused ETFs including the NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF, for up to $2.25 billion. The transaction would expand Goldman’s ETF and wealth-management capabilities and could add recurring fee revenue, although the premium price raises execution and integration expectations. Goldman Sachs Just Paid $2.25 Billion for the Family Behind Your 14% Income Fund
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman is also buying LCN Capital Partners for up to $410 million. LCN oversees roughly $3 billion, and the deal broadens Goldman’s private real-estate and net-lease platform while supporting more durable, capital-light asset-management revenue. Goldman Sachs to buy LCN Capital Partners in up to $410 million deal
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman forecasts U.S. ETF inflows could exceed $2 trillion in 2026, driven by active, AI, thematic and leveraged products. That outlook supports the strategic rationale for the NEOS acquisition and Goldman’s broader asset-management push. Goldman Sachs’ $2 Trillion ETF Forecast Signals a New Era for AI, Active and Thematic Funds
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman’s research projecting a $1.8 trillion global space economy by 2035 and its positive views on AI-related opportunities reinforce the firm’s market influence, but these forecasts have limited immediate impact on GS earnings. Elon Musk responds to Goldman Sachs’ bold space economy prediction
• Negative Sentiment: Reports indicate GS underperformed while the broader market advanced, suggesting investors may be taking profits or remaining cautious about valuation, acquisition costs and financial-sector exposure. Rising oil prices and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions could further pressure markets and increase volatility. Goldman Sachs Stock Sinks As Market Gains

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Oppenheimer downgraded shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $900.00 to $955.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, August 15th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods increased their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,050.00 to $1,130.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,062.86.

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.