New York-based The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is a leading global financial institution that provides investment banking, securities, asset management, and wealth management services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. With a market cap of $301.2 billion, its business is built around three main platforms: Global Banking & Markets, Asset & Wealth Management, and Platform Solutions.
Goldman Sachs has continued to flex its strength in the financial sector, comfortably outpacing the broader market over the past year. GS has gained 43.8% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 19.9%. The momentum has carried into 2026 as well, with the stock up 17.7% year to date, ahead of the S&P 500’s 12.9% advance.