Should you buy GS stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Goldman Sachs Group Inc (The) (GS) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -2.01 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Sell signal since
- Price since signal Up 0.68%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 8.18%
- Beat earnings estimates in all of the last 4 quarters
- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
- Strong operating margin of 24.8%
Goldman Sachs Group Inc (The) stock price ended at $1,039.61 on Friday, after gaining 0.681%
(Market data through Aug 07, 2026)
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc (The) stock price gained 0.681% on the last trading day (Friday, 7th Aug 2026), rising from $1,032.58 to $1,039.61. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.45% from a day low at $1,032.03 to a day high of $1,047.00. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -2.04% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -297 thousand shares and in total, 1 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.49 billion. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 8.18% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $1,071.84 and $1,272.69 at the end of this 3-month period.
GS Signals & Forecast
There are mixed signals in the stock today. The Goldman Sachs Group Inc (The) stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $1,056.05. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $1,036.55. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and so far it has risen 6.00%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Goldman Sachs Group Inc (The) stock
Goldman Sachs Group Inc (The) finds support from accumulated volume at $1,032.01 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $14.97 between high and low, or 1.45%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.23%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (GS) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 10th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 10th we expect Goldman Sachs Group Inc (The) to open at $1,039.55, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $1,021.76 and $1,057.46, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$35.70 (+/-3.49%) up or down from last closing price. If Goldman Sachs Group Inc (The) takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.49% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $1,032.01 (0.73%) than the resistance at $1,096.56 (5.48%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Dividend Warning For GS
Dividend coming up for GS: Ex-dividend date (Tuesday 1st September, 2026) is 21 days away. The dividend is $5.00.Is Goldman Sachs Group Inc (The) stock A Buy?
Goldman Sachs Group Inc (The) holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock.
Current score:
-2.006
Sell Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 10, 2026 - $1,039.55 ( 0.0061%).
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GS Performance
Trading levels for GS
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 1,054.52 | 1.43% |
| R2 | 1,048.80 | 0.88% |
| R1 | 1,045.27 | 0.544% |
| Price | 1,039.61 | |
| S1 | 1,033.83 | -0.556% |
| S2 | 1,030.30 | -0.90% |
| S3 | 1,024.58 | -1.45% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 1,152.07 | 10.82% |
| R2 | 1,140.00 | 9.66% |
| R1 | 1,096.56 | 5.48% |
| Price | 1,039.61 | |
| S1 | 1,032.01 | -0.731% |
| S2 | 1,019.61 | -1.92% |
| S3 | 980.75 | -5.66% |
GS Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 13, 2026 | Sep 01, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $5.00 | 0.456% |
| 2 | Jun 01, 2026 | Jun 01, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | $4.50 | 0.495% |
| 3 | Mar 02, 2026 | Mar 02, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $4.50 | 0.468% |
| 4 | Dec 02, 2025 | Dec 02, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $4.00 | 0.521% |
| 5 | Aug 29, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $4.00 | 0.565% |
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