GS Stock Analysis & Forecast (2026)

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Financial Services Capital Markets
$1026.57
Current Price
80%
Strong Buy
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Data refreshed: September 04, 2026

Key Financial Metrics

Market Cap
$298.91B
P/E Ratio (TTM)
15.3x
P/E Forward
13.9x
Revenue Growth
42.5%
Gross Margin
82.1%
Net Margin
31.0%
Return on Equity
16.9%
Debt/Equity
7.25

AI Analysis Summary

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is a Financial Services company in the Capital Markets industry with a 80% Strong Buy Score. Key strengths include Revenue Growth (42.5%), Gross Margin (82.1%), Net Margin (31.0%). Areas to watch: Debt/Equity (7.25). The score on this page is a five-factor screen — revenue growth, gross margin, net margin, return on equity and debt-to-equity — each scored against fixed thresholds from a neutral starting point of 50%. The eight-section analysis, including moat, free cash flow, dilution and valuation, runs in the full report.

Revenue Growth: Strong Gross Margin: Excellent Net Margin: Excellent Return on Equity: Good Debt/Equity: High Risk

This analysis is generated by StrongBuyAnalytics AI using publicly available financial data from SEC filings, earnings reports, and market feeds. It is not personalized investment advice. See our methodology and disclaimer.

Why GS Has a 80% Score

3 of the inputs in our model moved GS's score away from the neutral baseline of 50%, landing it at 80% (Strong Buy). Each one below is a specific figure from The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s reported financials, not a judgement call:

Recent Catalysts for GS

5 data points sit outside the score itself but bear on The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s next few quarters. They are reported here as observations, not predictions:

Earnings grew 92.3% — accelerating profitability could drive re-rating.
Wall Street consensus target is $1141.65 (+11.2% from current price), based on 20 analyst estimates.
Analyst consensus recommendation: None.
Institutional ownership at 75.9% — strong smart-money backing.
Dividend yield of 1.99% provides income while you wait for capital appreciation.

GS vs. MS, HOOD, FUTU, MKTX

Compared against other Capital Markets companies we cover, picked for having a similar market capitalisation to GS.

Ticker Price Market Cap P/E Rev Growth Net Margin ROE
GS $1026.57 $298.91B 15.3x 42.5% 31.0% 16.9%
MS $214.79 $337.34B 17.3x 28.0% 25.9% 18.0%
HOOD $122.41 $110.06B 54.2x 32.3% 42.0% 23.6%
FUTU $121.19 $16.99B 12.1x 35.6% 46.2% 30.5%
MKTX $163.35 $5.75B 19.3x -0.5% 35.2% 23.1%

Main Risks for GS Investors

3 measurable risks showed up in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s numbers. This is not a complete list of what could go wrong — only what is visible in the data we score:

Debt/Equity (7.25)
Short interest is elevated with a 3.0-day cover ratio, indicating bearish bets against the stock.
High leverage amplifies downside risk if revenue softens or interest rates rise.

GS Balance Sheet & Cash Flow

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s liquidity and cash generation as of the most recent filing — note the cash position of $1.16T against $897.48B of debt:

Total Cash
$1.16T
Total Debt
$897.48B
Current Ratio
1.56
Operating Margin
42.2%

Figures are drawn from The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s most recent balance sheet and cash flow statement as filed with the SEC. See the filings themselves.

GS Valuation Snapshot

Trailing P/E
15.3x
Fairly valued
Forward P/E
13.9x
Earnings growth expected
Price / Book
2.8x
Reasonable
PEG Ratio
1.24
Fairly valued
Analyst Target (Mean)
$1141.65
Range: $730 – $1325
Dividend Yield
1.99%
5Y avg: 2.20%
52-Week Price Range — GS is trading at 70% of its range
$727.15 (52W Low) $1153.99 (52W High)

Who Holds GS? — Institutional 13F Filings

Institutional investment managers with >$100 M in qualifying assets must disclose their equity positions quarterly on SEC Form 13F — typically within 45 days of quarter-end. Search those filings below to see which hedge funds, mutual funds, and asset managers reported GS as a holding, how many shares they held, and how positions changed quarter over quarter.

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13F shows long equity positions as of the filing date. Short positions, full derivatives, and current intent are not disclosed.

Is GS a Buy Right Now?

We do not answer that question for you, and we do not publish buy or sell calls. What we publish is a score: GS rates 80% on our five-factor fundamentals screen, which puts it in the "Strong Buy" band. Everything below explains how it got there so you can disagree with it.

80% · Strong Buy band

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. clears our thresholds on most of what we measure. The strongest readings are revenue growth (42.5%) and gross margin (82.1%). It is not unqualified: debt/equity (7.25) works against it.

GS Earnings & Revenue Outlook

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. reported revenue growth of 42.5% year over year, against a Capital Markets peer set where scale and pricing power vary widely. Growth at that level is the single largest positive contributor to the GS score.

Earnings grew 92.3% over the same period, outpacing revenue — a sign of operating leverage.

Track upcoming report dates on our earnings calendar.

GS Stock Forecast (Next 3–12 Months)

This is a fundamentals outlook, not a price target — we do not publish one. It describes what The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s current financials imply about the next three to twelve months if the trends in them hold.

Constructive: Revenue growth of 42.5% gives GS room to grow into its multiple. Net margins of 31.0% mean that growth converts to profit rather than being spent to buy it. The main thing to watch over the next few quarters is whether those figures hold; the score is built on trailing data and will move if they do not.

Bull Case for GS

These are the The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. figures that push the score up, taken straight from the most recent reported financials:

  • Revenue Growth (42.5%)
  • Gross Margin (82.1%)
  • Net Margin (31.0%)
  • Return on Equity (16.9%)

Bear Case & Risks for GS

These are the figures working against GS in the same model:

  • Debt/Equity (7.25)

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Fundamental Analysis Guide

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Return on Equity (ROE)

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Stock Valuation Methods

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How to Read Earnings Reports

Where the GS growth and margin figures on this page come from.

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The technical side we deliberately keep out of the GS score.

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GS SEC Filing News

Latest SEC filings for GS explained in plain English — insider buys/sells (Form 4), proposed sales (Form 144), material events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports.

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Frequently Asked Questions about GS

Is GS a good buy right now?
We do not issue buy or sell calls. GS has a Strong Buy Score of 80% (Strong Buy), which is a fundamentals rating, not a recommendation. That is at the strong end of our range: GS scores well on the fundamentals we weight most heavily. The score is helped most by revenue growth (42.5%). It is held back most by debt/equity (7.25). Read how scores work to see what each input contributes.
What is the GS stock forecast for 2026?
We publish a fundamentals outlook rather than a price target. For 2026 the GS view rests on revenue growth of 42.5%, a net margin of 31.0% and a trailing P/E of 15.3x, which together produce the 80% Strong Buy Score. Our methodology explains how those inputs are weighted.
What are key support and resistance levels for GS?
Support and resistance are technical levels, so they are not part of the fundamentals score. You can see current GS demand zones (support) and supply zones (resistance) on our demand zones page. With GS at $1,026.57, the tool shows how far the stock sits from the nearest zone.
Which companies are GS's closest peers?
On this page GS is compared with MS, HOOD, FUTU, MKTX. Compared against other Capital Markets companies we cover, picked for having a similar market capitalisation to GS. The table puts GS's a gross margin of 82.1%, an ROE of 16.9%, a debt-to-equity ratio of 7.25 next to the same figures for each peer.
What is The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s market cap and P/E ratio?
As of September 04, 2026, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) has a market cap of $298.91B, a trailing P/E of 15.3x and a forward P/E of 13.9x. Valuation is one of the inputs to the Strong Buy Score, alongside growth, margins, capital efficiency and balance-sheet strength.
Where does the GS data on this page come from?
Company financials come from The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s own filings with the SEC, with prices and consensus estimates from market data feeds; the figures on this page were last refreshed on September 04, 2026. Our data sources page lists every provider and how often each one is updated.
Is the GS analysis PDF report free?
Your first GS report is free and does not require a card. The score on this page is a five-factor screen; the report runs the deeper eight-section analysis, adding moat, free cash flow, share dilution and valuation work that is not on this page. Further reports are covered by a subscription; see pricing for the current plans.

This GS analysis is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. All data is sourced from public filings and market feeds. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Read our full disclaimer.