GS— The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
NYSEFinancial Services · Capital Markets
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) stock trades at $1094.44, down 1.08% on the day. With a market capitalization of $322.87 billion, GS is a mega-cap financial services stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.0, a forward P/E of 16.7 and earnings per share (EPS) of $54.72. Over the most recent period the company reported 14% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 29.4%. Below you'll find GS's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) Stock Analysis 2026
Rule-based · Updated daily · Not financial advice
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) operates in the Capital Markets space within the Financial Services sector. With a market cap of $322.9B, it qualifies as a large-cap company. The company is growing revenue strongly while maintaining healthy profitability — a combination that investors typically reward with a premium valuation.
- Forward P/E (16.7×) is lower than trailing P/E (20.0×) — analysts expect earnings to improve
- Revenue growth of 14% YoY shows solid business momentum
- Earnings grew 24% YoY — bottom-line is expanding fast
- Exceptional profit margin of 29.4% — the business retains a large share of each dollar earned
- High debt-to-equity of 678.60× increases financial risk, especially with elevated interest rates
- Price is near its 52-week high — limited near-term upside, higher pullback risk
Verdict
Buy / Hold
More positives than negatives. Fundamentals support holding while monitoring key risks.
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Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $1094.44
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$662.30
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$171.67
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
9/10
90% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
14.5%Return on equity — measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
29.4%Net profit margin must be positive — company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+14.5%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+24.2%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
678.60×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
1.50×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$2.3B/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
1.64%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Jul 14, 2026
20
days
EPS (TTM)
$54.72
P/E (TTM)
20.0
Fwd P/E
16.7
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
1.64%
5Y Avg Annual
$10.8000
Last Payment
$4.5000
Ex-Date
06/01/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest06/01/2026 | 06/29/2026 | $4.5000 | 1.64% |
03/02/2026 | 03/30/2026 | $4.5000 | 1.64% |
12/02/2025 | 12/30/2025 | $4.0000 | 1.46% |
08/29/2025 | 09/26/2025 | $4.0000 | 1.46% |
05/30/2025 | 06/27/2025 | $3.0000 | 1.10% |
02/28/2025 | 03/28/2025 | $3.0000 | 1.10% |
12/02/2024 | 12/30/2024 | $3.0000 | 1.10% |
08/30/2024 | 09/27/2024 | $3.0000 | 1.10% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$1,094.44
Price
$4.5000
Last div. (quarterly)
244
shares
Own 244 GS shares ($267,043.36) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share — the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$267,043.36
New shares / year
+4 shares
Tools & Simulators
If You Had Invested…
Hypothetical return based on historical prices
* Dividend reinvestment calculated at ex-date price. For informational purposes only.
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About The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., a financial institution, provides a range of financial services for corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. It operates through three segments: Global Banking & Markets, Asset & Wealth Management, and Platform Solutions. The Global Banking & Markets segment provides financial advisory services, including strategic advisory assignments related to mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate defense activities, restructurings, and spin-offs; equity and debt underwriting of public offerings and private placements; relationship lending and acquisition financing; secured lending through structured credit and asset-backed lending, such as warehouse, residential and commercial mortgage, corporate, consumer, auto, and student loans; financing through securities purchased under agreements to resell; and commodity financing through structured transactions. This segment also offers client execution activities for cash and derivative instruments; credit and interest rate products; and provision of mortgages, currencies, commodities, and equities related products. Its Asset & Wealth Management segment manages assets across various classes, including equity, fixed income, hedge funds, credit funds, private equity, real estate, currencies, commodities, and asset allocation strategies; and provides customized investment advisory solutions, wealth advisory services, personalized financial planning, and private banking services, as well as invests in corporate equity, credit, real estate, and infrastructure assets. The Platform Solutions segment offers credit cards; and transaction banking and other services, such as deposit-taking, payment solutions, and other cash management services for corporate and institutional clients. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Capital Markets
Location
New York, United States
Employees
47,000
GS — Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) a good stock to buy in 2026?
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) shows strengths such as revenue growth of 14% and a strong 29% net margin, while risks include high leverage (debt/equity of 678.6). Whether GS is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance — review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is GS's stock price today?
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) trades at $1094.44, down 1.08% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does GS pay a dividend?
Yes. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $18.00 per share, a dividend yield of 1.64%. The most recent ex-dividend date was June 1, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 28% of earnings.
Is GS overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 20.0×, GS trades at a roughly market-average valuation for the financial services sector. Its PEG ratio is 1.60. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is GS's market cap?
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) has a market capitalization of $322.87 billion, classifying it as a mega-cap stock in the Financial Services sector.
Disclaimer: This page — including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate — is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.