Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC Has $22.03 Million Stock Position in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) by 6.5% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 27,657 shares of the investment management company’s stock after buying an additional 1,684 shares during the quarter. The Goldman Sachs Group makes up 1.3% of Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 10th largest position. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $22,025,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group in the third quarter valued at about $26,000. First PREMIER Bank acquired a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the third quarter valued at about $28,000. Corundum Trust Company INC acquired a new stake in The Goldman Sachs Group in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in The Goldman Sachs Group by 100.0% during the 3rd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 40 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 20 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Clearstead Trust LLC purchased a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the second quarter worth $31,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 71.21% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms recently issued reports on GS. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $900.00 to $1,030.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Bank of America increased their price target 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. BNP Paribas Exane lifted their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $775.00 to $970.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their price objective on The Goldman Sachs Group from $608.00 to $748.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, The Goldman Sachs Group currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $898.00.

The Goldman Sachs Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE GS opened at $938.56 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $894.77 and a 200-day simple moving average of $806.87. The company has a quick ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.29. The stock has a market capitalization of $281.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.30, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.33. 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) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 15th. The investment management company reported $13.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $11.52 by $2.03. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 13.73% and a return on equity of 15.19%. The company had revenue of $15.71 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.30 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $11.95 EPS. The Goldman Sachs Group’s revenue was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts predict that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 47.12 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed 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. 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. This represents a $18.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 31.20%.

Key Headlines Impacting The Goldman Sachs Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America sees earnings upside for Goldman into 2026, reinforcing expectations for continued operating leverage from investment banking and trading — a catalyst for positive analyst sentiment and buy-side flows. Bank of America sees earnings upside at Goldman Sachs
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman’s strong Q4 results and an increased quarterly dividend ($4.50/share; ex-div Mar 2) bolster the capital-return/income story and support valuation — a near-term positive for investors focused on yield and buybacks. Goldman Sachs Soars on Q4 Post, Strong Investment Banking Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Recent analyst upgrades and higher price targets from several firms have improved sentiment and likely contributed to buy-side support given GS’s attractive multiple versus peers. MarketBeat GS analyst roundup
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman is reported to be advising or involved in early-stage discussions around a possible IPO for crypto custodian Copper — a potential fee opportunity but still uncertain and unlikely to move near?term earnings materially. Crypto custodian Copper weighs IPO — Cointelegraph
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman formed a senior leadership team to deepen Middle East engagement — a strategic expansion that may expand client coverage and deal flow over time but has limited immediate financial impact. Goldman Sachs Forms Senior Leadership Team to Deepen Middle East Engagement
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: CEO David Solomon disclosed a sale of 272 shares (and other senior execs, including the treasurer, reported larger trims). Multiple senior insider sales are creating near-term negative sentiment even if some sales are routine or for diversification. David Solomon Sells 272 Shares — InsiderTrades
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage highlighting “top insiders quietly cashing out millions” amplifies concerns that executives and insiders are trimming positions, which can pressure sentiment and cause tactical selling by some investors. TipRanks: Insider selling roundup

Insider Activity at The Goldman Sachs Group

In related news, CAO Sheara J. Fredman sold 4,863 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $923.75, for a total value of $4,492,196.25. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 10,301 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,515,548.75. This represents a 32.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Treasurer Carey Halio sold 2,846 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $927.17, for a total transaction of $2,638,725.82. Following the sale, the treasurer owned 2,017 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,870,101.89. The trade was a 58.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 87,513 shares of company stock valued at $83,718,401 in the last three months. Company insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

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.