Is Goldman Sachs (GS) a Buy Right Now?
A plain-English read on Goldman Sachs stock — what the chart and the numbers are saying today, with no jargon and no hype.
What this means, in plain English
Goldman Sachs is currently trading at $1061.23. The price sits above the 200-day average of $932.22, which is a common gauge used to identify a long-term upward trend. This suggests the stock is currently moving in a positive direction over the broader timeframe.
The RSI, or Relative Strength Index, sits at 49.4. This is a gauge of whether a stock has climbed too far, too fast; a reading near 50 indicates the price is balanced, neither overbought nor oversold. With the price near its 50-day average of $1058.69, the stock is holding its ground.
Should you buy Goldman Sachs stock?
The data supports a buy rating because the price maintains a steady upward trend. However, always consider your own risk tolerance before entering a position. This is an observation of current market data, not a personal recommendation.
Is GS a good stock for beginners?
Goldman Sachs is a massive financial institution, which often provides more stability than smaller, speculative companies. Keep in mind that even large stocks fluctuate within their 52-week range of $705.55 to $1153.99, so expect some movement.
What's driving GS right now
The stock price is currently above its 200-day average of $932.22.
The current price of $1061.23 is approaching the recent resistance of $1153.99.
The stock has found a recent support level at $1009.73.
The stock experienced a minor daily change of -1.26%.
What Goldman Sachs actually does
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., a financial institution, provides a range of financial services for corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. It operates through three segments: Global Banking & Markets, Asset & Wealth Management, and Platform Solutions. The Global Banking & Markets segment provides financial advisory services, including strategic advisory assignments related to mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate defense activities, restructurings, and spin-offs; equity and debt underwriting of public offerings and private placements; relationship lending and acquisition financing; secured lending through structured credit and asset-backed lending, such as warehouse, residential and commercial mortgage, corporate, consumer, auto, and student loans; financing through securities purchased under agreements to resell; and commodity financing through structured transactions. This segment also offers client execution activities for cash and derivative instruments; credit and interest rate products; and provision of mortgages, currencies, commodities, and equities related products. Its Asset & Wealth Management segment manages assets across various classes, including equity, fixed income, hedge funds, credit funds, private equity, real estate, currencies, commodities, and asset allocation strategies; and provides customized investment advisory solutions, wealth advisory services, personalized financial planning, and private banking services, as well as invests in corporate equity, credit, real estate, and infrastructure assets. The Platform Solutions segment offers credit cards; and transaction banking and other services, such as deposit-taking, payment solutions, and other cash management services for corporate and institutional clients. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Goldman Sachs by the numbers
Wall Street consensus on GS is Hold. That is the analyst community's view, shown for context — it is not our read and not a recommendation.
Goldman Sachs's earnings history
Earnings per share for Goldman Sachs's last 4 reported financial years, as filed — EPS has risen over that span. We don't hold analyst consensus estimates for these periods, so no beat-or-miss judgement is shown.
| Period end | EPS reported |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 51.95 |
| 2024-12-31 | 41.22 |
| 2023-12-31 | 23.05 |
| 2022-12-31 | 30.57 |
Who owns Goldman Sachs?
Institutions — pension funds, asset managers, index providers — hold 74.6% of GS, and the concentration matters: the largest single holder alone controls 8.13% of the company.
| Holder | Shares | % held |
|---|---|---|
| 23.99M | 8.13% | |
| 19.26M | 6.53% | |
| 18.39M | 6.23% |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See who owns itWhat Goldman Sachs insiders have been doing
Executives and directors must disclose their own trades in company stock. Of the last 6 disclosed transactions we hold for Goldman Sachs, 5 were sales and 0 were open-market purchases; the other 1 was awards, vesting or option exercises rather than a decision to buy or sell. Insiders sell for many ordinary reasons — scheduled plans, tax, diversification — so a sale is not by itself a signal.
| Insider | Date | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | SELL | 250 | $288.0K | |
| 2026-07-15 | AWARD / VEST | 2.0K | — | |
| 2026-05-14 | SELL | 6.9K | $6.7M |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See which insidersThe numbers behind the read
Who in Washington has been trading GS?
Members of Congress must disclose trades over $1,000 within 45 days under the STOCK Act. At least 25 disclosures name GS — filed by 10 separate members or more and worth $570K–$1.57M combined (filings report bands, never exact amounts). 16 purchase-side, 9 sale-side, most recently on 2026-04-29.
| Member | Date | Action | Amount filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | SELL | $250,001 - $500,000 | |
| 2026-04-16 | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| 2026-04-09 | SELL | $15,001 - $50,000 |
Names withheld — plus 22 more records not shown.
See which membersWith the price holding above its 200-day average and showing balanced momentum, the data points to a buy.
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Beginner questions about GS
Should I buy GS stock?+
The data indicates a buy as the price remains above its 200-day average of $932.22.
Is GS a good long-term investment?+
The stock is currently trending upward, sitting above its 200-day average of $932.22.
Is GS a buy or a sell?+
Based on the current trend and the RSI of 49.4, the data points to a buy.
Is GS overvalued?+
With a P/E ratio of 20.4, the stock is trading within its 52-week range of $705.55 to $1153.99.
Is GS a good stock for beginners?+
As a large company, it offers stability, though beginners should note the 52-week range of $705.55 to $1153.99.
Important disclaimer
This page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice, nor a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold Goldman Sachs (GS) or any other security. The Money GPS is not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, or financial planner, and no content here should be relied upon to make an investment decision.
The verdict, indicators, and commentary are generated automatically — in part using AI — from third-party market data (via Yahoo Finance) that may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate, and is provided “as is” without any warranty. Figures reflect the market as of 2026-07-24 and change constantly; the read above may already be out of date. A “Buy,” “Hold,” or “Be Careful” label is a simplified, rules-based signal for beginners — not a price target or a guarantee of any outcome.
All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of your entire principal. Past performance and historical patterns do not guarantee future results. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional who knows your personal circumstances before investing. You are solely responsible for your own investment decisions. The Money GPS and its authors may hold positions in the securities discussed and accept no liability for any loss arising from the use of this information.