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

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$566.10 +12.11 (+2.19%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

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

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
13

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, 7 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for GS.

Consensus Price Target

$559.75
-1.12% Downside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for The Goldman Sachs Group, the average price target is $559.75. The highest price target for GS is $686.00, while the lowest price target for GS is $373.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.12% from the current price of $566.10.
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GS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/23/23 to 12/22/24
1 Month Ago
11/23/23 to 11/22/24
3 Months Ago
9/24/23 to 9/23/24
1 Year Ago
12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
5 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$559.75$542.00$496.44$393.99
Forecasted Upside-1.12% Downside-10.08% Downside-0.20% Downside3.50% 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.
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GS Price Targets by Month

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The Goldman Sachs Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeThe Goldman Sachs GroupFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.65
2.50
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-1.12% Downside18.66% Upside14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/6/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$520.00 ➝ $550.00-7.57%
12/3/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$570.00 ➝ $686.00+13.99%
11/26/2024Hsbc Global Res
0 of 5 stars
S. Martinez
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11/26/2024HSBC
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$569.00 ➝ $608.00+0.82%
11/21/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$485.00 ➝ $585.00-1.11%
11/15/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$600.00 ➝ $680.00+15.56%
11/5/2024Oppenheimer
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$614.00 ➝ $661.00+27.17%
10/16/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$565.00 ➝ $588.00+11.10%
10/16/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$520.00 ➝ $575.00+8.01%
10/16/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$563.00 ➝ $575.00+10.03%
10/16/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$560.00 ➝ $570.00+9.07%
10/9/2024JMP Securities
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 Boost TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$525.00 ➝ $550.00+10.76%
10/8/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$550.00 ➝ $560.00+12.90%
9/18/2024Wolfe Research
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S. Chubak
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UpgradeHold
7/30/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$500.00 ➝ $500.00-0.92%
7/17/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$360.00 ➝ $373.00-26.29%
7/2/2024Seaport Res Ptn
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J. Mitchell
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/16/2024Argus
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$465.00+16.03%
3/14/2024Daiwa Capital Markets
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$410.00 ➝ $430.00+9.60%
2/27/2024Edward Jones
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 Initiated CoverageBuy
8/1/2023Atlantic Securities
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 UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$330.00 ➝ $351.00-1.37%
7/20/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$410.00+20.39%
7/13/2023Odeon Capital Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$355.75+8.99%
7/10/2023Societe Generale
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
1/6/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower Target$370.00 ➝ $345.00+0.36%

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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 Thursday, December 12, 2024. 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

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

  • The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a strong dividend yield of 2.02%, providing a steady income stream for investors. This is particularly attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
  • Recent analyst upgrades have increased the target price for the stock, with estimates reaching as high as $686.00, indicating strong potential for capital appreciation.
  • The company maintains a relatively low dividend payout ratio of 35.21%, suggesting that it has room to increase dividends in the future, which can enhance shareholder value.
  • With a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, there is a general positive sentiment surrounding the stock, which can be reassuring for potential investors.
  • As of now, the stock price is approximately $594.51, which is seen as a favorable entry point given the recent positive developments and analyst outlooks.

The Goldman Sachs Group
Bear Case

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

  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with significant shares sold recently, which may indicate a lack of confidence among executives regarding the stock's future performance.
  • The downgrade from HSBC Global Research from a "strong-buy" to a "hold" rating could signal potential concerns about the company's growth prospects.
  • Despite the positive outlook from some analysts, there are still seven analysts who have rated the stock as a hold, suggesting that not all market participants are convinced of its upside potential.
  • The financial services sector can be highly volatile and sensitive to economic changes, which may pose risks to The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s performance.
  • With 0.54% of the stock owned by corporate insiders, there may be limited alignment between management and shareholder interests, which can be a red flag for investors.

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 $559.75, with a high forecast of $686.00 and a low forecast of $373.00.

20 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for The Goldman Sachs Group in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GS shares.

According to analysts, The Goldman Sachs Group's stock has a predicted downside of -1.12% 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 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 for The Goldman Sachs Group is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how GS compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:GS) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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