The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) Stock Analysis
Over the past 10 years, Goldman Sachs (GS) earnings per share (EPS) grew 15.4% a year, revenue grew 12.3% a year and free cash flow declined 102.1% a year, with an average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 1.7%. GS stock trades at $881.26, a P/E of 12.5, in line with its historical average of 12.4. Analysts' average 12-month price target is $1,156.75 (+31.3%).
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) operates as a prominent global financial services firm, offering an extensive array of services to corporations, financial institutions, governmental bodies, and individuals worldwide.
Exhibit A Growth Dossier
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 1yr | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value/Share GrowthBV/S | 7.6% | 8.1% | 5.5% | C+ |
| EPS GrowthEPS | 15.4% | 15.7% | 41.2% | A+ |
| Revenue GrowthRevenue | 12.3% | 18.5% | -2.9% | B |
| Cash Flow GrowthCash Flow Still negative | -102.1% | -18.0% | -66.9% | F |
| ROICROIC | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | C- |
Exhibit B Valuation Ledger
- Current EPS
- $70.46
- Historical Avg P/E
- 12.4
- Future P/E (used for sticker price)
- Projected EPS (10yr)
- Sticker Price (10yr)
- Price for 15% Annual Return
- Expected Annual Return
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Exhibit C Raw Data (last 10 years)
| Metric | Trend | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value / ShareBV/S | $189.11 | $199.71 | $201.03 | $231.13 | $240.39 | $266.26 | $308.95 | $327.25 | $338.07 | $365.70 | $393.49 | $415.14 | |
| Basic EPSEPS | $12.35 | $17.00 | $9.12 | $25.53 | $21.25 | $25.01 | $60.35 | $30.57 | $23.05 | $41.22 | $51.95 | $70.46 | |
| RevenueRevenue | $39,174,000,000 | $37,894,000,000 | $42,797,000,000 | $52,368,000,000 | $53,902,000,000 | $53,497,000,000 | $64,989,000,000 | $68,711,000,000 | $108,418,000,000 | $126,853,000,000 | $125,097,000,000 | $123,485,000,000 | |
| Free Cash FlowCash Flow | $5,128,000,000 | $2,694,000,000 | $-20,927,000,000 | $12,439,000,000 | $15,425,000,000 | $-24,844,000,000 | $1,631,000,000 | $4,960,000,000 | $-14,903,000,000 | $-15,303,000,000 | $-47,218,000,000 | $-41,515,000,000 | |
| ROIC (%)ROIC | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.0% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% | — |
The exact underlying data used to compute the growth rates and grades above. The highlighted TTM column is the trailing twelve months through the most recently reported quarter.
Ticker INVESTigator Price Target
Analyst Data
Price Target
Where the stock trades today vs. the range of 12-month price targets from covering analysts.
55 firms rate it — 22 buy, 30 hold, 3 sell · Most recent Oct 2026
GS Stock FAQ
What is GS's stock price target?
The average 12-month analyst price target for GS is $1,156.75, with a range of $995.00 to $1,325.00. That is +31.3% from the current price of $881.26.
Do analysts rate GS a buy?
Opinion is mixed. Of 55 firms covering Goldman Sachs, the ratings are 22 buy or strong buy, 30 hold and 3 sell or strong sell.
How fast is Goldman Sachs growing?
Annual growth rates for GS. EPS: 15.4% over 10 years, 15.7% over 5 years, 41.2% over 1 year. Revenue: 12.3% over 10 years, 18.5% over 5 years, -2.9% over 1 year. Free cash flow: -102.1% over 10 years, -18.0% over 5 years, -66.9% over 1 year. Book value per share: 7.6% over 10 years, 8.1% over 5 years, 5.5% over 1 year.
What is GS's ROIC?
Goldman Sachs' return on invested capital (ROIC) was 1.9% in fiscal 2025. Its 10-year average ROIC is 1.7%. ROIC above 10% is generally a sign of a business with a durable competitive advantage.
What is GS's P/E ratio?
GS's current P/E ratio is 12.5, compared with a historical average of 12.4. Trailing earnings per share are $70.46.
What is Goldman Sachs' market cap and stock price?
GS last traded at $881.26 as of October 19, 2026. Its 52-week range is $743.11 to $1,153.99. Goldman Sachs has a market cap of $256.60B.
Exhibit D Related Coverage
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Data as of October 19, 2026. Findings are derived from historical fundamentals — not a forecast, not advice. Cross-examine before you invest.
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