The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) — closed signal from December 3, 2025
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on March 3, 2026.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Reached its target in 43 days.
The thesis — published December 3, 2025
Goldman Sachs shows a clear upward price trend with healthy profits and a near-term business event. Recent price momentum suggests more buying interest, and the planned $2 billion Innovator ETF purchase should increase fee income for its asset management business. Together these factors support a higher valuation if markets remain favorable.
Primary drivers
- Recent strong price momentum shows steady buying interest.
- Innovator ETF deal should raise asset management fees.
- Shareholder yield work ranks GS well versus peers.
- Healthy market conditions support banking and trading revenue.
How it played out
GS: target reached in 43 days
Lyra published GS at $817.06 on 2025-12-03 with an 18% expected gain. The thesis pointed to strong recent price momentum, the planned $2 billion Innovator ETF purchase, stronger asset management fees, shareholder yield, and healthy conditions for banking and trading revenue.
Inside the window, GS reached the target in 43 days. The stock peaked at $984.70 on 2026-01-16, above the $964.13 target, with a 20.5% peak gain. It later ended the window at $862.58 on 2026-03-03. The thesis played out.
What happened during the window
On January 7, 2026, Apple announced that JPMorgan Chase would become the new issuer of Apple Card, replacing Goldman Sachs. The article said the transition was scheduled for about two years later.
Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.
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