Community Bank N.A. has significantly increased its investment in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. by a staggering 90.9% during the second quarter of 2023. According to Holdings Channel, the bank now holds 1,193 shares, having acquired an additional 568 shares in this period. The value of Community Bank N.A.’s holdings in Goldman Sachs reached approximately $844,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in Goldman Sachs recently, indicating a trend of increased interest among hedge funds. For instance, Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd established a new position in Goldman Sachs during the first quarter, valued at around $25,000. Similarly, Dogwood Wealth Management LLC raised its stake by an astounding 1,800.0% in the second quarter, now owning 38 shares worth about $26,000 after acquiring an additional 36 shares.
In the first quarter, American Capital Advisory LLC purchased a new stake valued at approximately $29,000, while Cornerstone Planning Group LLC expanded its position by 46.9%, owning 72 shares valued at $38,000. Additionally, Ridgewood Investments LLC increased its holdings in Goldman Sachs by 45.9% in the second quarter, now owning 54 shares valued at $38,000. Overall, institutional investors and hedge funds now control 71.21% of Goldman Sachs’ stock.
Insider Transactions Reveal Executive Moves
In other significant developments, David M. Solomon, CEO of The Goldman Sachs Group, sold 6,608 shares on July 23, 2023, at an average price of $712.31, resulting in a total transaction value of approximately $4,706,944.48. Following this sale, Solomon retains 126,176 shares valued at around $89,876,426.56, marking a 4.98% decrease in his ownership stake.
On August 27, 2023, John E. Waldron, COO of Goldman Sachs, sold 9,244 shares at an average price of $750.11, amounting to $6,934,016.84. Post-transaction, Waldron owns 115,268 shares valued at approximately $86,463,679.48, reflecting a 7.42% decline in his stake. Collectively, insiders have sold 38,323 shares of Goldman Sachs stock valued at $28,111,828 over the last quarter, with insiders controlling 0.55% of the company’s stock.
Stock Performance and Future Outlook
As of October 14, 2023, Goldman Sachs’ stock opened at $771.44, reflecting a 2.0% decline. The company’s 50-day moving average stands at $763.05, while the 200-day moving average is $666.12. The market capitalization of Goldman Sachs is now approximately $233.53 billion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.00 and a P/E/G ratio of 1.48.
The firm reported $12.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the last quarter, surpassing analysts’ consensus estimates of $10.27 by $1.98. Revenue for the quarter reached $11.33 billion, although this fell short of the consensus estimate of $13.68 billion. Goldman Sachs achieved a return on equity of 14.32% with a net margin of 12.37%, showing a 19.5% increase in quarterly revenue compared to the same period last year.
Looking ahead, analysts predict that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will report an EPS of 47.12 for the current year.
In addition to its financial performance, the company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $4.00 per share, set to be paid on December 30, 2023, to investors of record on December 2, 2023. This dividend represents an annualized payout of $16.00, equating to a yield of 2.1% and a dividend payout ratio of 35.26%.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading financial institution that offers a diverse range of services for corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals globally. Its operations span across Global Banking & Markets, Asset & Wealth Management, and Platform Solutions, contributing to its strong market presence.
