Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
Durable Asset & Wealth fee expansion offsets Q3 FICC trading softness, but capital market cyclicality keeps valuation near fair value.
Investment score: 61/100
Analysis as of
Is Goldman Sachs Group Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The TradeMates model evaluates Goldman Sachs (GS) as a HOLD at $904.81. While Q2 2026 results showcased record earnings ($20.98 EPS vs $14.91 consensus) fueled by a 55% jump in investment banking fees and mega-IPOs like SpaceX, recent guidance pointing to softer Q3 FICC trading has pressured the stock down 12.9% over 30 days. Trading at a reasonable P/E of 13.8x versus peer median of 16.6x, GS offers solid 3.24% dividend support, but persistent executive insider selling (22 sells, 0 buys) suggests waiting for a test of technical support at $850.00 before expanding positions.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 62/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 70/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 45/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 85/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 30/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 70/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 60/100 (weight 15%)
Goldman Sachs Group Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for GS
- Investment Banking Resurgence & Record M&A Pipeline
What speaks against GS
- FICC Trading Normalization and Market Volatility Drawdowns
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS | 13.6x | 2.2x | 26.1x | 57.3% | 17.8% | -15.7% |
| MS | 15.3x | 2.4x | 21.7x | 59.7% | 16.0% | -5.2% |
| SCHW | 17.6x | 5.6x | 10.7x | 86.7% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| IBKR | 34.7x | 13.7x | 13.5x | 93.3% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| HOOD | 47.3x | 19.9x | 48.9x | 81.5% | 42.0% | 0.2% |
| RJF | 13.6x | 1.8x | 7.7x | 83.5% | 13.6% | 7.5% |
| Peer median | 17.6x | 5.6x | 13.5x | 83.5% | 16.0% | 2.2% |
Frequently asked questions about Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS)
Is GS stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Goldman Sachs Group Inc as HOLD with an investment score of 61/100. The TradeMates model evaluates Goldman Sachs (GS) as a HOLD at $904.81. While Q2 2026 results showcased record earnings ($20.98 EPS vs $14.91 consensus) fueled by a 55% jump in investment banking fees and mega-IPOs like SpaceX, recent guidance pointing to softer Q3 FICC trading has pressured the stock down 12.9% over 30 days. Trading at a reasonable P/E of 13.8x versus peer median of 16.6x, GS offers solid 3.24% dividend support, but persistent executive insider selling (22 sells, 0 buys) suggests waiting for a test of technical support at $850.00 before expanding positions. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is GS stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for GS is HOLD with an investment score of 61/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.