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Goldman Sachs (GS) is not a strong buy at this moment for a beginner, long-term investor with $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. While the company has shown positive financial growth in net income and EPS, its recent reputational challenges and lack of strong technical or proprietary trading signals suggest a cautious approach. Holding the stock or waiting for clearer positive catalysts is recommended.
The MACD is negatively expanding (-3.701), indicating a bearish trend. RSI is neutral at 35.857, and moving averages are converging, showing no clear momentum. The stock is trading below its pivot level of 924.868, with key support at 889.85 and resistance at 959.886.
Analysts have raised price targets, with some projecting values above $1,000, citing strong Q4 results, M&A momentum, and durable growth focus.
Congress trading data shows balanced activity, with significant purchase transactions indicating confidence from influential figures.
Legal and reputational challenges due to the resignation of Chief Legal Officer Kathy Ruemmler and her ties to Jeffrey Epstein, which could impact investor confidence.
Revenue dropped by 8.12% YoY in Q4 2025, reflecting potential headwinds in business operations.
In Q4 2025, net income increased by 11.75% YoY to $4.38 billion, and EPS rose by 17.34% YoY to 14.01. Gross margin improved slightly to 40.25%. However, revenue declined by 8.12% YoY to $27.9 billion, indicating mixed performance.
Analysts have generally raised price targets, with the highest being $1,100 from BofA, citing strong Q4 results and growth potential. However, ratings range from Neutral to Overweight, reflecting mixed sentiment.
