The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS Shares Bought by UniSuper Management Pty Ltd

UniSuper Management Pty Ltd grew its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 4.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 69,263 shares of the investment management company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,836 shares during the quarter. UniSuper Management Pty Ltd’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $55,158,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 1,800.0% during the second quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 38 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the 3rd quarter worth $26,000. First PREMIER Bank purchased a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the 3rd quarter worth $28,000. Corundum Trust Company INC purchased a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the 3rd quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Clearstead Trust LLC acquired a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the 2nd quarter valued at about $31,000. 71.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More The Goldman Sachs Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Board raised the quarterly dividend 12.5% to $4.50 per share, which supports income-focused investor demand and signals confidence in capital generation. Goldman Sachs Just Hiked Its Dividend 12.5%. Should You Buy GS Stock Now?
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman is working on underwriting/Advisory mandates and growth equity deals (e.g., leading Cubby’s $63M round and named as an underwriter on Ledger’s planned $4B IPO) — indicators of sustained investment-banking and alternatives fee flow. Exclusive: Cubby raises $63 million in Goldman Sachs-led funding
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/outlook support: a reported price-target raise to $985 signals bullish expectations from at least one coverage source and can lift sentiment among momentum investors. The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) Price Target Raised to $985.00
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman published research raising its 2026 gold forecast to $5,400/oz — positive for commodities desks and research credibility, but indirect for GS equity performance. Gold hovers near record highs as Goldman Sachs lifts year-end forecast to $5,400
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman disclosed a 2.92% voting interest in Qiagen (QGEN) under Dutch rules — a notable investment position that could lead to engagement but not an immediate impact on GS’s stock. Goldman Sachs Discloses 2.92% Voting Interest in QIAGEN
• Neutral Sentiment: Ongoing research and market calls (upgrades on names like Spotify, Novo Nordisk) keep Goldman visible in capital markets, but these items mostly reflect franchise strength rather than immediate EPS impact. Spotify Is On Sale: Why Goldman Sachs Says This Stock Drop Is A Gift For Investors
• Negative Sentiment: CEO David Solomon’s 2025 pay rose ~20% to $47M — a headline that can draw governance scrutiny and short-term investor pushback despite being linked to strong performance. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon gets over 20% pay boost in 2025
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: a director disposed of sizable GS holdings (reported ~$65M in sales), which can be read negatively by some investors even though insiders still hold material positions. Goldman Sachs (GS) Director Dumps $65M in Stock. Should Investors Worry?

The Goldman Sachs Group Trading Down 3.6%

Shares of GS stock opened at $919.82 on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $439.38 and a fifty-two week high of $984.70. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $882.31 and a 200 day moving average price of $800.42. The stock has a market capitalization of $275.88 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.93, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.33. 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 Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last released its earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $11.52 by $2.03. The company had revenue of $15.71 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.30 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 13.73% and a return on equity of 15.19%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $11.95 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 47.12 EPS for the current fiscal 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 issued a $4.50 dividend. This represents a $18.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. This is a boost from The Goldman Sachs Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.00. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 31.20%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other The Goldman Sachs Group news, Director David A. Viniar sold 45,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $965.33, for a total transaction of $43,439,850.00. Following the sale, the director owned 555,000 shares in the company, valued at $535,758,150. This represents a 7.50% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 68,186 shares of company stock worth $65,820,670. Insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

GS has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $971.00 to $1,000.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $725.00 to $790.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 30th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Bank of America increased their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,050.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Evercore ISI reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research note on Friday, January 16th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $898.00.

The Goldman Sachs Group 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.