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

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

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Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 18 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
10

Buy
8

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for The Goldman Sachs Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 18 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for GS.

Consensus Price Target

$593.27
6.04% Upside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for The Goldman Sachs Group, the average price target is $593.27. The highest price target for GS is $760.00, while the lowest price target for GS is $373.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.04% from the current price of $559.47.

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GS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/27/24 to 3/27/25	1 Month Ago 2/26/24 to 2/25/25	3 Months Ago 12/28/23 to 12/27/24	1 Year Ago 3/28/23 to 3/27/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)
Hold	10 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$593.27	$593.56	$559.75	$407.75
Forecasted Upside	6.04% Upside	-3.46% Downside	-2.85% Downside	-1.80% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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	2.44	2.53	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	3.47% Upside	48.86% Upside	17.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent GS News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/25/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Kian Abouhossein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$605.00 ➝ $625.00	+7.63%
3/24/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Keith Horowitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$585.00 ➝ $550.00	-5.32%
3/19/2025	Oppenheimer 3 of 5 stars	Chris Kotowski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
3/13/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Betsy Graseck Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$782.00 ➝ $659.00	+25.87%
2/28/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight
2/27/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Konrad Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform	$690.00 ➝ $660.00	+6.79%
1/21/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Hawken Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$610.00 ➝ $640.00	+3.26%
1/16/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Goldberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$713.00 ➝ $760.00	+24.27%
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
11/26/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$569.00 ➝ $608.00	+0.82%
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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%
10/9/2024	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 Sunday, March 23, 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 impressive earnings per share of $11.95, significantly surpassing the consensus estimate of $8.21, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company experienced a year-over-year revenue increase of 22.5%, reaching $13.87 billion, showcasing its growth potential and ability to capitalize on market opportunities.
With a current stock price around $610.89, which is above its 50-day moving average, the stock may be seen as a strong investment opportunity for those looking to enter at a favorable price point.
The firm has a dividend yield of 2.12%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is particularly attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a return on equity of 13.30%, reflecting its efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.

The Goldman Sachs Group
Bear Case

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

The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.32, which may indicate higher financial risk and reliance on debt financing, potentially affecting its stability in adverse market conditions.
Insider selling activity has been noted, with 19,925 shares sold valued at over $12 million, which could signal a lack of confidence from those closest to the company.
Recent downgrades from analysts, including a shift from "strong-buy" to "hold," suggest that market sentiment may be cautious, which could impact stock performance negatively.
The consensus target price of $594.27 is below the current stock price, indicating that analysts may expect limited upside potential in the near term.
The company's quick ratio is 0.67, which is below 1, suggesting potential liquidity issues that could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations.

GS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for The Goldman Sachs Group is $593.27, with a high forecast of $760.00 and a low forecast of $373.00.
: 18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for The Goldman Sachs Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" GS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, The Goldman Sachs Group's stock has a predicted upside of 6.04% 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 Barclays, Citigroup, 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 less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for The Goldman Sachs Group is Hold while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how GS compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:GS) was last updated on 3/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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