The Goldman Sachs Group (GS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$560.17 +0.17 (+0.03%)

As of 01:04 PM Eastern

The Goldman Sachs Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 20 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
8

Buy
12

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for The Goldman Sachs Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 20 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for GS.

Consensus Price Target

$569.31
1.63% Upside

According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for The Goldman Sachs Group, the average price target is $569.31. The highest price target for GS is $713.00, while the lowest price target for GS is $373.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 1.63% from the current price of $560.17.

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GS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/14/24 to 1/13/25	1 Month Ago 12/15/23 to 12/14/24	3 Months Ago 10/16/23 to 10/15/24	1 Year Ago 1/14/23 to 1/14/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$569.31	$559.75	$504.75	$400.69
Forecasted Upside	1.63% Upside	-4.39% Downside	-3.42% Downside	6.07% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

GS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

GS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

The Goldman Sachs Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	The Goldman Sachs Group	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.60	2.51	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	1.59% Upside	27.36% Upside	16.71% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent GS News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/6/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$588.00 ➝ $713.00	+21.07%
1/6/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	B. Hawken Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Neutral	$610.00	+5.15%
1/3/2025	Oppenheimer 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$677.00 ➝ $639.00	+10.60%
12/6/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$520.00 ➝ $550.00	-7.57%
12/3/2024	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$570.00 ➝ $686.00	+13.99%
11/26/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Martinez Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
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11/26/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$569.00 ➝ $608.00	+0.82%
11/21/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$485.00 ➝ $585.00	-1.11%
11/15/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$600.00 ➝ $680.00	+15.56%
10/16/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$520.00 ➝ $575.00	+8.01%
10/16/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$563.00 ➝ $575.00	+10.03%
10/16/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$560.00 ➝ $570.00	+9.07%
10/9/2024	JMP Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Outperform ➝ Market Outperform	$525.00 ➝ $550.00	+10.76%
9/18/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Chubak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
7/30/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$500.00 ➝ $500.00	-0.92%
7/17/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$360.00 ➝ $373.00	-26.29%
7/2/2024	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Mitchell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/16/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$465.00	+16.03%
3/14/2024	Daiwa Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$410.00 ➝ $430.00	+9.60%
2/27/2024	Edward Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy
8/1/2023	Atlantic Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underweight ➝ Neutral	$330.00 ➝ $351.00	-1.37%
7/20/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$410.00	+20.39%
7/13/2023	Odeon Capital Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$355.75	+8.99%
7/10/2023	Societe Generale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold

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Should I Buy The Goldman Sachs Group Stock? GS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, January 10, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these The Goldman Sachs Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

The Goldman Sachs Group
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.:

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. reported a strong quarterly earnings result with an EPS of $8.40, significantly exceeding the consensus estimate of $6.89. This indicates robust profitability and effective management, which can attract investors looking for solid financial performance.
The company has a healthy return on equity of 11.39%, suggesting that it is effective in generating profits from its equity investments, which is a positive sign for potential investors.
With a recent stock price around $559.27, which is above its 50-day moving average, it may indicate a bullish trend, suggesting that the stock could continue to perform well in the near term.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has announced a quarterly dividend of $3.00, translating to an annualized dividend of $12.00 and a yield of 2.05%. This can provide a steady income stream for investors, making it an attractive option for income-focused portfolios.
Institutional investors own 71.21% of the company's stock, indicating strong confidence from large financial entities, which can be a reassuring factor for individual investors considering a stake in the company.

The Goldman Sachs Group
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. for these reasons:

Insider selling has been notable, with 22,940 shares sold recently, which could signal a lack of confidence from those within the company regarding its future performance.
The company's net margin of 9.89% may be considered relatively low compared to industry standards, which could raise concerns about its profitability in a competitive market.
Despite recent revenue growth of 7.4% year-over-year, the overall economic environment can impact financial institutions, and any downturn could adversely affect The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s performance.
The payout ratio of 35.21% indicates that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, which may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
Recent modifications in institutional holdings, such as Mizuho Securities USA LLC's massive increase in stake, could lead to volatility in stock price as large investors adjust their positions.

GS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for The Goldman Sachs Group is $569.31, with a high forecast of $713.00 and a low forecast of $373.00.
: 20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for The Goldman Sachs Group in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GS shares.
: According to analysts, The Goldman Sachs Group's stock has a predicted upside of 1.63% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, The Goldman Sachs Group's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.
: The Goldman Sachs Group has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: The Goldman Sachs Group also publishes sell-side equities research reports and recommendations about other companies, which can be viewed at its brokerage rating page.
: Analysts like The Goldman Sachs Group more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for The Goldman Sachs Group is 2.60 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.51. Learn more on how GS compares to other companies.

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The Goldman Sachs Group (GS) Stock Forecast & Price Target