In the latest quarter, 7 analysts provided ratings for Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.

Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.

	Bullish	Somewhat Bullish	Indifferent	Somewhat Bearish	Bearish
Total Ratings	0	2	5	0	0
Last 30D	0	0	1	0	0
1M Ago	0	0	0	0	0
2M Ago	0	1	2	0	0
3M Ago	0	1	2	0	0

In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Goldman Sachs Group, presenting an average target of $957.14, a high estimate of $1050.00, and a low estimate of $775.00. This current average reflects an increase of 9.37% from the previous average price target of $875.14.

Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration

The perception of Goldman Sachs Group by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.

Analyst	Analyst Firm	Action Taken	Rating	Current Price Target	Prior Price Target
Kian Abouhossein	JP Morgan	Raises	Neutral	$826.00	$815.00
Gerard Cassidy	RBC Capital	Raises	Sector Perform	$1030.00	$900.00
Mike Mayo	Wells Fargo	Raises	Overweight	$1050.00	$970.00
Christopher McGratty	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods	Raises	Market Perform	$1000.00	$971.00
Kian Abouhossein	JP Morgan	Raises	Neutral	$775.00	$750.00
Jason Goldberg	Barclays	Raises	Overweight	$1048.00	$850.00
David Konrad	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods	Raises	Market Perform	$971.00	$870.00

Key Insights:

• Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Goldman Sachs Group. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.
• Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Goldman Sachs Group compared to the broader market.
• Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Goldman Sachs Group's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.

Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Goldman Sachs Group's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.

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Get to Know Goldman Sachs Group Better

Goldman Sachs is a storied financial institution, founded in 1869 and best known for its role as a leading global investment bank. The firm has a sprawling reach across global financial centers and has been the leading provider of global merger and acquisition advisory services, by revenue, for the past 20 years. Since the global financial crisis, Goldman has expanded its offerings into more stable fee-based businesses like asset and wealth management, which comprised roughly 30% of post-provision revenue at the end of 2025. The bank holding company generates revenue from investment banking, global market making and trading, lending, asset management, wealth management, and a small and declining portfolio of consumer credit card loans.

Understanding the Numbers: Goldman Sachs Group's Finances

Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.

Revenue Growth: Goldman Sachs Group's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -2.99%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.

Net Margin: Goldman Sachs Group's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 32.59% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.

Return on Equity (ROE): Goldman Sachs Group's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 4.0%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.

Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.24%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.

Debt Management: Goldman Sachs Group's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 3.52. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.

Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings

Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.

Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.

In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.

This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.