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Historical analyst accuracy
For Goldman Sachs, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 61% were profitable, average return +28% (248 calls). At 3 months: +5% average return (50% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oppenheimer | 34 | 62% | +31% |
| JMP Securities | 22 | 77% | +35% |
| JP Morgan | 17 | 82% | +42% |
| Wells Fargo | 16 | 62% | +33% |
| Morgan Stanley | 15 | 47% | +14% |
Valuation
Is Goldman Sachs overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Goldman Sachs right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Goldman Sachs's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Goldman Sachs | Sector median (Financials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 16.1 | 14.0 |
| Forward P/E | 14.1 | 11.1 |
| Net margin | 31% | 24% |
👉 Goldman Sachs is valued in line with its sector (16.1 vs 14.0).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Goldman Sachs pays about $17.00/share/yr → 1.67% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Goldman Sachs a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Goldman Sachs (GS) is "Hold" (16 bullish, 1 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 61% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Goldman Sachs's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $1,150 (+10% vs $1,041), ranging from $955 to $1,325 (12 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Goldman Sachs?
Over 1 year, 61% of analyst targets on Goldman Sachs were profitable, for an average return of +28% (across 248 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Goldman Sachs stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $1,150 within 12 months, i.e. +10% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $1,325, the most cautious $955.
What is the Goldman Sachs stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $1,150, +10%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (61%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Goldman Sachs overvalued?
Its P/E is 16.1, forward P/E 14.1. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.