The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS:NYSE) Strategic SWOT, PESTLE Analysis and Financial Insights - A 360? Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence, Financial and Operational KPI?s, and Recent Trends
Company Report I 2025-02-27 I 96 Pages I Quaintel Research
Report Summary
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS:NYSE) Strategic SWOT, PESTLE Analysis and Financial Insights - A 360 Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence, Financial and Operational KPIs, and Recent Trends Report is a comprehensive and easily accessible overview of The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s business operations. It provides a detailed analysis of the company's financial and strategic standing, as well as its position in the industry compared to competitors. The report includes several key features to facilitate decision-making and provide insights into the company's performance.
The report begins with in-depth information about The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., including key insights, business segments, key executives, locations, products and services, historical events, corporate strategy, and management discussions. This section provides a solid foundation for understanding the company's key attributes.
Next, the report assesses The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s strategic standing through various analyses. The ESG spotlight evaluates the company's environmental, social, and governance performance, providing insights into its sustainability efforts and ethical practices. The SWOT analysis examines the company's internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats. The PESTLE analysis evaluates the external factors impacting the company's operations and market environment. Additionally, By integrating these strategic analyses, the report offers a comprehensive understanding of The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s overall strategic standing and supports informed decision-making and strategic planning.
The report also covers The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s financial analysis basis of latest income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Key financial ratios related to profitability, asset turnover, credit, market, and long-term solvency are outlined, providing guidance for investment decisions. Furthermore, the report compares The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s financial parameters with those of its competitors, offering a unique analysis of the competitive landscape. This information helps manage the business environment and improve sales activities by gaining insight into competitors' operations.
Finally, the report includes recent news and deal activities undertaken by The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., enhancing awareness of the company's business trends, growth perspectives, and more.
Key Highlights
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. operates as a global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm that provides financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. operates in three segments: Global Banking and Markets provides investment banking, securities and derivatives sales and trading, and corporate lending; Asset and Wealth Management provides asset management and wealth advisory services; and Platform Solutions provides cash management, lending, and payments solutions.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. offers investment banking services including mergers and acquisitions advisory, restructuring and spin-offs, underwriting services, and financing through debt, equity, and structured products across asset classes. It also offers wealth management including investment advisory, financial planning, private banking, and corporate equity investing. The company also provides cash management, payments solutions, and consumer lending through credit cards and point-of-sale financing. Founded in 1869, the company is headquartered in New York, United States.
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. in the News:-
- 05-Feb-2025 - Goldman Sachs Announces Redemption of 0.855% Fixed/Floating Rate Notes due February 12, 2026
- 04-Feb-2025 - Nick Giovanni Rejoins Goldman Sachs as Partner in Technology, Media and Telecommunications
- 16-Jan-2025 - New Policy Playbook Delivers Game Plan for Congress, White House to Level the Playing Field for Small Businesses and Grow the U.S. Economy
- 03-Jan-2025 - Alex Golten Named Chief Risk Officer of Goldman Sachs and a Member of the Firms Management Committee
- 13-Dec-2024 - West Virginia Small Business Owners Graduate from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, Part of $100 Million Investment in Rural Communities
Scope
Tactical Analysis:- Various strategic frameworks to gain insights into a company's competitive position and operational environment. These analytical tools assist in identifying competitive advantages, potential risks, and areas for improvement and efficiency, enabling companies to make informed tactical decisions.
Business Strategy:- Contributes to shaping the company's overall direction, goals, and decision-making processes, ensuring long-term success and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
Financial Position:- Provide valuable information on the financial performance and investor sentiment surrounding the company. Indicating the level of confidence and expectations in the company's future prospects. These components collectively contribute to understanding the financial health and market perception of the company.
Company Fundamentals:- These fundamentals offer valuable insights into the company's history, operations, leadership, and geographical presence, aiding in a comprehensive understanding of the organization.
Competitive Landscape:- An identification of the company's main competitors, providing insights into the competitive landscape it operates in.
Reasons to Buy
Comprehensive Understanding of the The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s internal and external factors through SWOT analysis, PESTLE analysis, Financial Analysis, and Competitors Benchmarking.
Strive Strategic Decision Making with various analyses and identifying potential customers and suppliers.
Mitigate Risk with help of thorough analysis of internal and external factors. Furthermore, develop strategies and contingency plans to address these challenges and minimize their impact on business operations.
Competitive Benchmarking will help to gain a competitive advantage by understanding industry trends, customer preferences, and best practices.
Financial Performance Evaluation provides crucial insights into key financial ratios and trends, supporting better financial decision-making and resource allocation.
Valuable insights from the report enable investors and partners to make informed decisions regarding potential Collaborations, Investments, or Partnerships with the company.
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The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. BCG Analysis
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The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Ansoff Matrix Analysis
Table of Contents
COMPANY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
Table of Contents 2
Tables 6
Charts 7
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Key Company Facts 8
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Company Description 9
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Top Executives 10
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.- Head Office & Locations 12
Head Office - Country 12
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Products and Services 13
Products 13
Services 14
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Company's Mission and Vision 16
Mission 16
Vision 16
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Corporate Strategy 17
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Business Description 19
Global Banking & Markets 19
Asset & Wealth Management 19
Platform Solutions 20
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - ESG Spotlight 21
Environment 21
Social 21
Corporate Governance 22
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - SWOT Analysis 23
Overview 23
Strengths 25
Weaknesses 28
Opportunities 29
Threats 31
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - PESTLE Analysis 33
Overview 33
Political Factors 35
Economic Factors 36
Social Factors 38
Technological Factors 39
Legal Factors 41
Environmental Factors 42
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Financial Deep Dive 43
Share Price Trend - Feb-2024 to Feb-2025 (Average Share Closing Price) 43
Profit and Loss Statement 45
Summary of Profit and Loss Statement 45
Balance Sheet 47
Summary of Balance Sheet 47
Cash Flow Statement 49
Summary of Cash Flow Statement 49
Key Financial Ratio Analysis 51
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Ratio Charts 52
Activity Ratio Charts 52
Growth Ratios Charts 53
Leverage Ratio Charts 54
Liquidity Ratio Charts 55
Profitability Ratio Charts 56
Competing Players 57
Snapshot of Competing Players 58
BNP Paribas SA 58
Key Company Facts 58
Company Description 58
Citigroup Inc. 59
Key Company Facts 59
Company Description 59
JPMorgan Chase & Co 60
Key Company Facts 60
Company Description 60
Morgan Stanley & Co LLC 61
Key Company Facts 61
Company Description 61
Bank of America Corporation 62
Key Company Facts 62
Company Description 62
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - In the News 63
05-Feb-2025 - Goldman Sachs Announces Redemption of 0.855% Fixed/Floating Rate Notes due February 12, 2026 63
04-Feb-2025 - Nick Giovanni Rejoins Goldman Sachs as Partner in Technology, Media and Telecommunications 64
16-Jan-2025 - New Policy Playbook Delivers Game Plan for Congress, White House to Level the Playing Field for Small Businesses and Grow the U.S. Economy 64
03-Jan-2025 - Alex Golten Named Chief Risk Officer of Goldman Sachs and a Member of the Firm's Management Committee 67
13-Dec-2024 - West Virginia Small Business Owners Graduate from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, Part of $100 Million Investment in Rural Communities 67
02-Dec-2024 - Philippe Gallone Joins Goldman Sachs as Partner and Head of Healthcare Investment Banking in EMEA 69
26-Nov-2024 - Goldman Sachs Joins with MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab Researchers to Advance Biodiversity Measurement 70
18-Nov-2024 - Goldman Sachs Digital Assets to Spin-Out Technology Platform, GS DAP 70
12-Nov-2024 - Goldman Sachs Family Office Launches Expanded Family Office Platform 72
07-Nov-2024 - Tyler Miller Joins Goldman Sachs as Partner and Global Co-Head of Power, Utilities and Infrastructure 73
19-Sep-2024 - Goldman Sachs Announces Redemption of All Outstanding Depositary Shares Representing Interests in its 5.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series P 74
13-Sep-2024 - Goldman Sachs Announces Redemption of Floating Rate Notes due October 21, 2024, 0.925% Fixed/Floating Rate Notes due October 21, 2024 and 3.272% Fixed/Floating Rate Notes due September 29, 2025 75
03-Sep-2024 - Goldman Sachs Announces Redemption of 3.307% Fixed/Floating Rate Notes due October 31, 2025 75
28-Aug-2024 - Goldman Sachs Statement on Stress Capital Buffer Reconsideration 76
28-May-2024 - Goldman Sachs moves to new office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands 77
16-May-2024 - New Goldman Sachs National Survey: Black Women are Charting Their Own Paths to Wealth Creation 77
09-May-2024 - Marcus by Goldman Sachs Savings Ranked #1 in Overall Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power 79
07-May-2024 - Rob Kaplan Rejoins Goldman Sachs as Vice Chairman and Member of the Management Committee 80
29-Apr-2024 - Goldman Sachs to Speak at Bernstein's 40th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference 81
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Key Deals 82
06-Nov-2023 - Goldman Sachs Teams Up with Coach Dawn Staley to Address the Racial Wealth Gap 83
11-Oct-2023 - Goldman Sachs Announces Sale of GreenSky to Sixth Street-Led Consortium 85
11-Apr-2022 - Goldman Sachs Completes Acquisition of NN Investment Partners 87
Appendix 89
Definitions 89
SWOT Analysis 89
PESTLE Analysis 89
Value Chain Analysis 89
ESG Spotlight 89
Financial Deep Dive 89
Financial Ratios - 90
Activity Ratios 90
Growth Ratios 91
Leverage Ratios 92
Liquidity Ratios 93
Market Ratios 94
Profitability Ratios 94
Research Methodology 95
Disclaimer 96
Contact Us 96
Tables
Table 1: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Company Facts
Table 2: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Digital Presence
Table 3: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Top Executives
Table 4: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Products
Table 5: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Services
Table 6: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Share Price Trend - Feb-2024 to Feb-2025
Table 7: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Ratio Analysis - 2020-2023
Table 8: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Competing Players
Table 9: Competing Players - BNP Paribas SA - Key Company Facts
Table 10: Competing Players - Citigroup Inc. - Key Company Facts
Table 11: Competing Players - JPMorgan Chase & Co - Key Company Facts
Table 12: Competing Players - Morgan Stanley & Co LLC - Key Company Facts
Table 13: Competing Players - Bank of America Corporation - Key Company Facts
Charts
Figure 1: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.- SWOT Analysis
Figure 2: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - PESTLE Analysis
Figure 3: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Average Share Price Trend - Feb-2024 to Feb-2025
Figure 4: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Profit and Loss Statement - 2021-2024
Figure 5: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Balance Sheet - 2021-2024
Figure 6: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Cash Flow Statement 2021-2024
Figure 7: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Activity Ratio Charts
Figure 8: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Growth Ratio Charts (Value %)
Figure 9: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Leverage Ratio Charts
Figure 10: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Liquidity Ratio Charts
Figure 11: The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - Profitability Ratio Charts (Value %)
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