The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

GS · Financial Services

About The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a Capital Markets company operating in the Financial Services sector.

GS trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Capital Markets

Key Statistics

Current Price
$894.55
Market Cap
$260.47B
52-Week High
$1,153.99
52-Week Low
$754.00
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Capital Markets

$1,000 Invested in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)

1 Year
$1,154
+15%
3 Years
$3,220
+222%
5 Years
$2,435
+143%
10 Years
$6,298
+530%
Since IPO
$18,639
+1764%

How much would $1,000 invested in GS be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in GS 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) in 2025 would be worth $1,154 as of November 2026, representing a +15.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in GS 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) in 2023 would be worth $3,220 as of November 2026, representing a +222.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in GS 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) in 2021 would be worth $2,435 as of November 2026, representing a +143.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in GS 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) in 2016 would be worth $6,298 as of November 2026, representing a +529.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in GS at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) at IPO would be worth $18,639 as of November 2026, representing a +1763.9% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.31%
Positive Months
188
57% of 329
Negative Months
141
43% of 329
Data Period
27+ years
329 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Aug 2000 (+31.2%)
Best month on avg: October (+4.2%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-27.5%)
Worst month on avg: September (-1.5%)

Over the past 27+ years (329 months), The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) has averaged a monthly return of +1.31% with a median return of +1.55%. The stock had 188 positive months (57%) and 141 negative months (43%). The best month in GS's history was August 2000 with a +31.2% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -27.5%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.2%), and September the weakest (-1.5%).

GS's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +77.0%, and the worst was 2008 at -80.0%.

Annual Returns

Over 27 years of trading history, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) has delivered an average annual return of +16.25% with a median return of +14.11%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.23%. The stock posted gains in 20 years (74%) and losses in 7 years (26%).

GS's best year was 2009 with a +102.55% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -60.42%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. GS achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 5 years.

Avg Return
+16.25%
Best Year
2009 (+102.55%)
Worst Year
2008 (-60.42%)
Positive Years
20/27
Year Return Start End
2026 +3.26% $866.32 $894.55
2025 +56.64% $553.07 $866.32
2024 +52.03% $363.79 $553.07
2023 +15.91% $313.87 $363.79
2022 -7.87% $340.68 $313.87
2021 +47.61% $230.80 $340.68
2020 +17.45% $196.50 $230.80
2019 +40.48% $139.88 $196.50
2018 -33.53% $210.42 $139.88
2017 +7.73% $195.32 $210.42
2016 +34.92% $144.76 $195.32
2015 -5.79% $153.66 $144.76
2014 +10.79% $138.70 $153.66
2013 +40.79% $98.51 $138.70
2012 +43.39% $68.70 $98.51
2011 -45.60% $126.28 $68.70
2010 +0.54% $125.60 $126.28
2009 +102.55% $62.01 $125.60
2008 -60.42% $156.67 $62.01
2007 +8.59% $144.27 $156.67
2006 +57.39% $91.66 $144.27
2005 +23.88% $73.99 $91.66
2004 +6.49% $69.48 $73.99
2003 +46.30% $47.49 $69.48
2002 -25.99% $64.17 $47.49
2001 -12.81% $73.60 $64.17
2000 +14.11% $64.50 $73.60

Frequently Asked Questions: GS

What sector is GS in? ▼

GS operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Capital Markets industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.

How has GS performed historically? ▼

Over 27 years of trading history, GS has posted gains in 20 years (74% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +102.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in GS? ▼

You can invest in GS through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold GS.

Last updated: 11/1/2026