Goldman Sachs Shares: Predictions in the Financial Sector Favorable or Negative?
Goldman Sachs Group (GS) Remains a Buy-Worthy Investment
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) continues to attract attention from analysts, with an average price target of about $660.00 based on 18 analysts, according to MarketBeat. This figure ranges from $560 to $790.
GS, a global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm headquartered in New York City, has outperformed the iShares U.S. Financials ETF's (IYF) returns over the past year and in 2025. The stock has soared 53.1% over the past 52 weeks and increased 29.8% on a YTD basis.
Recent analyst updates have maintained a generally positive outlook for GS. On Jul. 21, Citigroup Inc. analyst Keith Horowitz maintained a "Neutral" rating on Goldman Sachs but raised the price target from $550 to $700. This is the Street-high price target, implying that the stock could rise by up to 11.7% from its current market price.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, Goldman Sachs reported net revenues of $14.58 billion and net earnings of $3.72 billion. The company's EPS for the quarter was $10.91, and its annualized return on average common shareholders' equity (ROE) was 12.8%.
The consensus rating among the 23 analysts covering the GS stock is a "Moderate Buy." This rating is slightly less bullish than a month ago, when 10 analysts gave "Strong Buy" recommendations for the stock. However, the consensus remains cautiously optimistic, reflecting Goldman Sachs' strong performance in its investment banking and markets divisions for 2025.
GS operates across four main segments: Investment Banking, Global Markets, Asset & Wealth Management, and Platform Solutions. The company has a market cap of $225 billion.
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Investing in Goldman Sachs Group (GS) is still considered a viable option, as numerous analysts maintain a positive outlook for the company. Keen investors might find this finance-focused firm attractive, considering its stock-market performance and its diversified segments within the stock-market landscape.
