Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)

Goldman Sachs' stock has grown significantly, up 50.88% over the past 12 months as of October 27, 2025. Key events include the Q3 2025 earnings report, which beat EPS estimates but fell short on revenue expectations, a dividend declaration of $4.00 per common share, the acquisition of Industry Ventures, and a surge in investment banking and trading revenue in Q3 2025.

Demand for Goldman Sachs' products and services is influenced by market cycles, economic conditions, and year-end financial activities. October experiences heightened volatility and increased trading volumes. Investment banking activity fluctuates based on market conditions. Wealth management strategies may have periodic adjustments. Central bank gold purchases tend to slow in the summer and re-accelerate from September.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a global financial institution operating in the Financials sector and Investment Bank industry. It operates through three segments: Global Banking & Markets, Asset & Wealth Management, and Platform Solutions. It offers financial advisory services, facilitates trading across asset classes, manages assets, and provides financial products and services, including digital banking platforms.

Goldman Sachs has a global presence with offices in major financial centers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, with its headquarters in New York City. Recent expansions include launching an onshore Private Wealth Management presence in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Other notable office locations include Brazil, Germany, India, Italy, Korea, Poland, Singapore, Switzerland, the UK, and Australia.

Goldman Sachs maintains a strong brand reputation, being listed among the "Most Prestigious Internships" by Vault. The CEO expressed confidence in the credit market's stability. Goldman Sachs hosted its 10,000 Small Businesses Summit. However, the firm faces scrutiny regarding its DEI and ESG practices.

Institutional investors and hedge funds own a significant portion of Goldman Sachs' stock, around 71.21% to 72.86%. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., Blackrock Inc., and State Street Corp. Henry M. Paulson Jr. is the largest individual shareholder, owning 3.23 million shares, representing 1.07% of the company.