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
$831.27
Market Cap
$249.32B
52-Week High
$984.70
52-Week Low
$439.38
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Capital Markets

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

1 Year
$1,501
+50%
3 Years
$2,947
+195%
5 Years
$2,717
+172%
10 Years
$6,715
+572%
Since IPO
$17,160
+1616%

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 $1,501 as of May 2026, representing a +50.1% 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 $2,947 as of May 2026, representing a +194.7% 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 $2,717 as of May 2026, representing a +171.7% 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 $6,715 as of May 2026, representing a +571.5% 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 $17,160 as of May 2026, representing a +1616.0% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.31%
Positive Months
184
57% of 322
Negative Months
138
43% of 322
Data Period
26+ years
322 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Aug 2000 (+31.2%)
Best month on avg: October (+4.4%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-27.5%)
Worst month on avg: September (-1.1%)

Over the past 26+ years (322 months), The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) has averaged a monthly return of +1.31% with a median return of +1.59%. The stock had 184 positive months (57%) and 138 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 +4.4%), and September the weakest (-1.1%).

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 +15.95% with a median return of +14.11%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +9.89%. The stock posted gains in 19 years (70%) and losses in 8 years (30%).

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
+15.95%
Best Year
2009 (+102.55%)
Worst Year
2008 (-60.42%)
Positive Years
19/27
Year Return Start End
2026 -4.93% $874.40 $831.27
2025 +56.64% $558.23 $874.40
2024 +52.03% $367.18 $558.23
2023 +15.91% $316.79 $367.18
2022 -7.87% $343.86 $316.79
2021 +47.61% $232.95 $343.86
2020 +17.45% $198.33 $232.95
2019 +40.48% $141.18 $198.33
2018 -33.53% $212.39 $141.18
2017 +7.73% $197.14 $212.39
2016 +34.92% $146.11 $197.14
2015 -5.79% $155.09 $146.11
2014 +10.79% $139.99 $155.09
2013 +40.79% $99.43 $139.99
2012 +43.39% $69.34 $99.43
2011 -45.60% $127.46 $69.34
2010 +0.54% $126.77 $127.46
2009 +102.55% $62.59 $126.77
2008 -60.42% $158.13 $62.59
2007 +8.59% $145.62 $158.13
2006 +57.39% $92.52 $145.62
2005 +23.88% $74.68 $92.52
2004 +6.49% $70.13 $74.68
2003 +46.30% $47.94 $70.13
2002 -25.99% $64.77 $47.94
2001 -12.81% $74.29 $64.77
2000 +14.11% $65.10 $74.29

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 19 years (70% 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: 3/24/2026