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- The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE: GS) Stock Gets Price Target Increase from JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its price target on The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) from $955.00 to $970.00 in a report issued on Friday, keeping a "neutral" rating. The target implies potential upside of 8.28% from the current price. GS shares traded up $4.53 on Friday to $895.81, on volume of 677,646 shares against an average of 2,213,132. Goldman's latest quarterly results beat expectations, with earnings of $17.01 per share versus a $12.86 consensus and revenue of $18.68 billion, up 23.0% year over year. Analysts' consensus rating is "Hold" with a consensus price target of $1,051.23, and the company declared a $5 quarterly dividend.
- Goldman Sachs Rises on Equities-Led Earnings Beat; JPMorgan Chase Treads Water, Wells Fargo Declines 3%
Goldman Sachs beat third-quarter 2026 profit forecasts with diluted EPS of $17.01 versus a $13.65 consensus, and revenue of $18.68 billion versus a $17.03 billion estimate. Equities trading drove the result, with revenue of $6.44 billion, up 72% year over year, and advisory fees hit a record $1.65 billion. Its stock rose 1% to $904.09 in early trade, while JPMorgan was roughly flat at $334.39 and Wells Fargo fell 3% to $81.08 after its $21.87 billion revenue disappointed traders. Goldman also reported a lower investment banking backlog than at the end of Q2, a drop in its CET1 ratio to 12.4% from 14.3%, and a charitable contribution of about $450 million that weighed on earnings.
- Six Flags Retreats 17% as Fatal Georgia Coaster Incident Closes Rides Across Its Parks; United Parks & Resorts Slips
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) fell 17% to $9.91 after a visitor died and several others were injured on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. The company temporarily closed similar attractions across its parks, with no reopening timeline announced, while police are investigating and no cause has been given. The closures come during Halloween events, which management has described as its largest fourth-quarter opportunity. The stock is down 50% over the past year, and the company already faces lawsuits over its X2 coaster. Peers were mixed, with United Parks & Resorts down 0.6% and Live Nation up 2%.
- Six Flags’ stock slumps toward 52-week low after fatal incident
- Six Flags shares plunge after-hours following report of deadly roller coaster incident
Shares of Six Flags Entertainment fell more than 10% in after-hours trading Monday, reversing a 4.5% gain in the regular session, after reports of a deadly roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia in Cobb County. Citing local police, the report said one person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the 200-foot Goliath coaster shortly before 4 p.m. Witnesses said a man fell from the ride and struck it several times, and riders were later evacuated after the coaster stopped near the top. Six Flags said it was cooperating fully with the investigation, had temporarily closed similar attractions across its parks, and would not release further details out of respect for the family's privacy. The company's shares have fallen 22% year to date.
- Meta's AI Push Draws Fresh Street Calls – Goldman Flags Higher Costs, UBS Sees Monetization Potential
Three firms kept Buy ratings on Meta but diverged on price targets. Goldman Sachs cut its target to $762 from $860, flagging possible upward pressure on 2027 operating expenses, while raising its revenue estimates for the next six to 18 months. UBS raised its target to $884 from $715, saying the rollout of Business Agents and growing Muse usage are laying the groundwork for generative AI revenue through WhatsApp and Messenger, and possible share gains in search advertising. Guggenheim raised its target to $850 from $700. META was trading nearly 1% lower in premarket trading and has risen over 17% so far this year, versus nearly 14% for the MAGS ETF.
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