Pictet Asset Management Holding SA trimmed its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS – Free Report) by 13.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 171,028 shares of the investment management company’s stock after selling 26,189 shares during the period. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA’s holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group were worth $144,640,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the business. Dagco Inc. acquired a new position in The Goldman Sachs Group in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 287.5% in the fourth quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 31 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares during the period. Steph & Co. purchased a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the first quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. acquired a new stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group during the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.21% of the company’s stock.
The Goldman Sachs Group Stock Performance
Shares of GS opened at $1,021.45 on Monday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $996.38 and a 200-day simple moving average of $928.65. The company has a quick ratio of 0.63, a current ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.89. The company has a market capitalization of $301.34 billion, a PE ratio of 18.67, a P/E/G ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 1.30. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 52-week low of $685.39 and a 52-week high of $1,125.00.
The Goldman Sachs Group Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 29th. Investors of record on Monday, June 1st will be issued a $4.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 1st. This represents a $18.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.8%. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio is currently 32.89%.
The Goldman Sachs Group News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting The Goldman Sachs Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs highlighted three stocks positioned to benefit from the projected $757 billion AI capex supercycle, reinforcing its influence and constructive stance on major growth themes. Goldman Sachs Predicts 3 Stocks to Benefit Most From $757B AI’s Capex Supercycle
- Positive Sentiment: Investors are looking ahead to Goldman Sachs’ second-quarter earnings, with expectations for double-digit earnings growth, which could support sentiment if results confirm strength in trading and investment banking. Here’s What to Expect From Goldman Sachs’ Next Earnings Report
- Neutral Sentiment: Rothschild & Co Redburn raised its price target on Goldman Sachs but maintained a neutral rating, suggesting the shares may be fairly valued after their run-up. MarketScreener report on Rothschild & Co Redburn target change
- Neutral Sentiment: Goldman Sachs remains in the market spotlight, with investors heavily searching the stock and watching for catalysts, but this is more a sentiment indicator than a direct fundamental driver. Investors Heavily Search The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS): Here is What You Need to Know
Insider Transactions at The Goldman Sachs Group
In related news, insider Alex S. Golten sold 1,116 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $936.18, for a total value of $1,044,776.88. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 2,578 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,413,472.04. This trade represents a 30.21% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Kathryn H. Ruemmler sold 14,292 shares of The Goldman Sachs Group stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $939.07, for a total value of $13,421,188.44. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 15,657 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,703,018.99. This represents a 47.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 33,681 shares of company stock worth $31,737,875. 0.55% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
GS has been the topic of several recent research reports. Dbs Bank boosted their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $890.00 to $1,050.00 in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Evercore lowered their target price on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,075.00 to $950.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, April 6th. Jefferies Financial Group dropped their price target on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,125.00 to $1,049.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 6th. UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group from $930.00 to $940.00 in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Zacks Research lowered The Goldman Sachs Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, March 16th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fourteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $960.68.
Check Out Our Latest Analysis on GS
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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