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GS·The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

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-. (-.%)
High
$1,007.88
Open
$995.91
Market Cap
292.10B
52W High
$1,016.53
Low
$974.42
P. Close
$994.52
P/E
16.17
52W Low
$582.50
Fwd P/E
73.43
Mean Target
$947.60
Technical Score (1D)
77
BUY
News Sentiment
61
BULLISH
Goldman Sachs has raised its year-end 2026 S&P 500 target to 8,000, citing strong earnings outlooks following a robust first quarter. This optimism is supported by projections of continued earnings expansion fueling further equity market gains. However, recent analysis from the firm highlights significant market concentration, with a small number of AI-focused stocks disproportionately driving S&P 500 performance. This narrow leadership, coupled with momentum trading, historically precedes periods of increased volatility and potentially subdued returns, prompting a warning for traders to monitor market breadth. In a related development, Goldman Sachs' analysis indicates that AI spending is expected to significantly boost capital expenditure growth, with forecasts for 2024 already revised upward. This surge in AI investment is a key driver for the market, though the broader impact on GDP is anticipated to be more modest. Meanwhile, hedge funds are reportedly reducing their exposure to software stocks and increasing investments in semiconductors, suggesting a re-evaluation of sector attractiveness and market risks. On the legal front, Goldman Sachs has agreed to a $500 million settlement to resolve a shareholder class-action lawsuit related to the 1MDB scandal, providing clarity on a portion of the bank's legal exposures. In other news, several companies, including OrthoPediatrics, Arcus Biosciences, and Scholar Rock, are scheduled to participate in the Goldman Sachs 47th Annual Global Healthcare Conference, offering opportunities for investors to gain insights into their business and outlooks.
Earnings Summary
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a global financial institution providing a wide array of services including investment banking, trading, asset management, and wealth management. Operating within the Financial Services sector, specifically the Capital Markets industry, the firm serves corporations, governments, and individuals worldwide. The company's business is structured around Global Banking & Markets, Asset & Wealth Management, and Platform Solutions, leveraging its extensive network to offer sophisticated financial guidance and market access. In its most recent reported quarters, Goldman Sachs demonstrated a trend of exceeding analyst expectations for Earnings Per Share (EPS). For Q1 2026, EPS was $17.55, significantly beating the estimate of $13.76, and revenue of $17.23 billion also surpassed the estimate of $15.76 billion. This followed a Q4 2025 where EPS of $14.01 beat the estimate of $11.99, though revenue of $13.45 billion missed the estimate of $14.21 billion. Looking at the prior two quarters, Q3 2025 saw EPS of $12.25 beat the estimate of $11.09, and Q2 2025 EPS of $10.91 beat the estimate of $9.66. This pattern indicates a strong tendency for the company to outperform on earnings per share estimates in recent periods. Historically, Goldman Sachs has shown a robust year-over-year growth trajectory in its earnings, consistently beating analyst estimates for EPS in the last four reported quarters. The company has demonstrated an ability to deliver strong EPS results, often surpassing projections, which suggests effective operational performance and market positioning. Recent news indicates that Goldman Sachs economists now forecast the Federal Reserve's first rate cut to be in December 2026, citing persistent inflation, which could influence market conditions and client activity. Additionally, the firm has secured significant multi-gigawatt power contracts for AI data centers, highlighting a new growth avenue. Investors will be watching for continued strong EPS performance and revenue growth in upcoming quarters, particularly in light of the evolving interest rate environment and the company's strategic investments in areas like AI infrastructure.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$8.48$11.04$13.61$16.17$18.73Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$13.72 - -
Q1'26$13.76$17.55+27.5%
Q4'25$12.00$14.01+16.8%
Q3'25$11.09$12.25+10.5%
Q2'25$9.66$10.91+12.9%
Q1'25$12.26$14.12+15.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$12.9B$14.1B$15.3B$16.6B$17.8BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$16.2B - -
Q1'26$15.8B$17.2B+9.3%
Q4'25$14.2B$13.5B-5.3%
Q3'25 - $15.2B -
Q2'25 - $14.6B -
Q1'25 - $15.1B -
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Market Data

GS Stock Snapshot

GS is currently trading at $984.16, giving The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. a market cap of 292.10B and a P/E ratio of 16.2. Today's range spans $974.42–$1007.88, with shares opening at $995.91 and moving down $10.36 (1.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 77/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 61/100.

Over the past year GS has traded between $582.50 and $1016.53 - the current price is +69.0% off the 52-week low and -3.2% from the high. 33 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $947.60 (range $730.00–$1050.00), implying downside of -3.7%.

The combination of bullish technicals and bullish sentiment for The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is the kind of setup that shows up in systematic screens before the more discretionary investors arrive. Score 77/100 (BUY), price $984.16 (near 52-week highs), sentiment 61/100. The current P/E ratio stands at 16.2. At 292.10B in Financial Services market cap, this large-cap name has the right size to matter to a wide range of buyers. Annual range: $582.50–$1016.53.

Earnings revision cycles in large-cap Financial Services names tend to compound: when technicals confirm a BUY thesis (77/100) and news sentiment (61/100, bullish) supports the narrative, analyst upgrades follow price rather than lead it. At $984.16 (near 52-week highs), GS's position within the $582.50–$1016.53 annual range suggests there's room for multiple expansion before the stock encounters meaningful technical resistance.